Today, the children have been challenged to prepare for a debate to consider whether it would be a good idea for McDonalds to open on Yarm High Street.
One group took on the role of McDonald's business leaders, the second group were the local residents in favour of this and the final group were the local residents against this development. Each group had the opportunity to present their views and arguments before being able to challenge the points made by the other groups.
There were some interesting challenges but all of the groups were able to counter argue the points raised by the opposition. The children commented on issues ranging from traffic and parking to childhood obesity, litter and the potential impact on local, independent businesses. All of the comments showed that the children were applying their learning from their other tasks throughout the unit.
At the end of the debate, the children voted to show whether they were for or against this proposal. The majority vote went to those who were opposed to the idea of McDonalds opening in Yarm.
A great effort by all of the children in Upper Prep 1, including Eshel who took part remotely.
Well done to everyone!
Mrs Kennedy
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