The Ministry of Education, in partnership with Dynamic Debaters and the Mirrors Programme, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026–2027 Debate Challenge.
Public school students aged 10 to 17 are invited to participate in this exciting initiative, designed to strengthen public speaking, research, critical thinking, active listening, and teamwork skills.
Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, said, “We are pleased to partner with Dynamic Debaters and the Mirrors programme to offer this opportunity to our public school students. The Debate Challenge provides young people with a valuable platform to build confidence, express their ideas, construct persuasive arguments, and engage respectfully with differing perspectives. Through structured training and friendly competition, participants will develop essential communication and leadership skills that will benefit them both inside and outside the classroom.”
Registration is now open! Interested students are encouraged to obtain the registration flyer from their school principal or use the link: https://form.jotform.com/262643779658072 and submit their completed forms by Friday, October 16, 2026.
With a limited registration period and limited spaces per age group, parents and students are encouraged to act promptly to ensure broad participation and representation from Bermuda’s public schools.
Important Dates
- October 16, 2026: Registration deadline
- October 21, 2026: Parent and Debate Meeting
- October 24, 2026: Weekly debate training sessions begin
- March 28, 2027: Debate Challenge Finals
The Ministry of Education, Dynamic Debaters, and Mirrors are committed to creating meaningful opportunities for Bermuda’s young people to discover their voices, strengthen their leadership abilities, and build the confidence to contribute positively to their schools and communities.
The partners look forward to an engaging and inspiring Debate Challenge that celebrates the talent, creativity, and potential of Bermuda’s next generation of leaders.
Students, your voice matters! Take the challenge, build your confidence, and let your ideas be heard.
For more information contact:
Joanne Woods 294-9291 or Gladstone Thompson 535-0713
Email: jjwoods@gov.bm or Mirrors@gov.bm
The countdown to the 2026–2027 Debate Challenge has begun!
