Debatemate
The Academy takes part in the Birmingham area of Debatemate. The aims of the scheme are to mentor pupils in debating and therefore improve their public speaking skills, literacy skills and general knowledge. RSA Academy compete in two of the Debatemate competitions; the Urban Debate League and the Debatemate Cup formerly known as the Richard Koch Cup. The RSA Academy won the 2011 Urban Debate League, a competition which had 120 schools competing.
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