IRA pupils represented the school brilliantly in the inaugural Highland Schools’ Debating Competition on Wednesday. The event was supported by Highland Council and Young Speakers Scotland, and generously sponsored by the law firm Brodies LLP. Brodies Family Law Partner Sarah Lilly attended to judge debates and speak to pupils about careers in law. Well done to Caspian Kingham (S6) and Ali Jones (S4) for speaking, as well as Julia Cacaj (S4) for judging for the first time. Special congratulations to Lois Patience (S4) who was selected by the Chief Adjudicator to judge the final. There will be lots of opportunities to participate in debating and public speaking next session, including mock COP, and interested pupils should speak to Mr Clarkson in RMPS.