Gavel Club
There is a long history of public speaking at The Academy and the Gavel Club was founded over forty years ago as a forum for pupils to learn and practise their speaking skills. The Club meets on alternate Fridays during the first and second terms fro
The first part of the meeting comprises three prepared speeches, each followed by a brief, and usually constructive, criticism. After the break (and the cut-price coke and biscuits) comes the topics session: a topics-master puts questions to individuals in the audience and other members are encouraged to air their views.
The Club is organised and controlled by the three office-bearers chosen from S6 and everyone from S3 is welcome to come along, whether as a contributor or simply as a listener. Over the years the Gavel Club has produced many speakers who have achieved success in the various public speaking competitions in Scotland.
