By Mrs Jo O'Brien, Assistant Head of Junior School Learning and Teaching

A group of Year 6 students proudly represented Radford College in the Ethics Olympiad, an international competition that challenges students to explore complex ethical dilemmas and present their reasoning with clarity, respect and collaboration.

From debating and persuading to quick thinking under pressure, our Year 6 teams demonstrated remarkable maturity and insight. We are proud to announce that the Radford College Orange Team came first, winning the gold medal. The Radford College Red Team came fifth, earning a special commendation from the judges.

The students worked tirelessly in the lead-up to the event, developing their skills in logical thinking, public speaking and teamwork. Fraser reflected, 'It was a long process, but it was worth it at the end, and the judges were very insightful. It was useful to use the other teams’ perspective to support our own theories and ideas.'

Each student took away something unique from the experience. Clementine shared, 'It wasn’t about agreeing or disagreeing, but about supporting your team’s perspective.' Catherine valued the chance to develop 'improvisation and collaboration skills,' while Heer felt the Olympiad 'Unlocked a logical thinking lens.'

For others, the highlight was teamwork and confidence-building. Prisha said, 'It was great having a team that backed you up,' and Zainab noted that 'Everyone played their part, and you realise at the end why the preparation is important.'

We congratulate all the students on their outstanding effort and achievement.