Historical Association Great Debate 2025.  Two sixth form students Evie Hesford-Thomas and Isabella Passarelli entered the Historical Association Great Debate this year held at Devonport High School for Girls.  The focus of their presentations was how their local History tells a global story.  Evie gave an excellent talk on the history of Newton Abbot and how the reading of William III's proclamation at the Clock Tower went onto have a global impact on the US constitution, the French Revolution and the UN Declaration of Human Rights.  Isabella's talk was on the  role of Torquay in the D Day landings and how this impacted not only the locals but also the outcome of WWII.  

Isabella proceeded to win the Devon heat and went forward to the semi final which was held online on 4^th Feb.  Her presentation was outstanding yet again and she has won a prized place in the UK final of the competition to be held at Windsor Castle at the end of March.  We wish her every success in the competition.   Ms North Head of History 🤞