STUDENTS will debate how peace can be achieved in society in the States Chamber this week.
The notion “If you seek peace, prepare for war” is to be discussed as part of the annual Colin Powell Student Peace Debate.
Pupils in Years 10 to 13 from seven local schools will argue about whether the notion is still relevant in society today.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Jersey, the annual debate will be presided over by the Deputy Bailiff, Robert MacRae, and the Lieutenant-Governor, Vice-Admiral Jerry Kyd, will make a keynote speech.
Marking the tenth year of the event, the school which gives the best presentation will receive the Colin Powell trophy, named in memory of the dedicated Rotarian who helped establish the event.
Rotarian Tony Allchurch, who is organising this year’s debate, said: “At a time in history when so many areas of the globe are engaged in conflict, discussing peace has never been more important.
“Peace is defined as ‘the state of absence of war’, but we hope that the Student Assembly will consider if ‘active peace’ through mutual respect and tolerance and goodwill between nations will provide a more secure future for the global population. Or is the observation by a Roman historian in the 4th century still guiding our thinking today?”
A panel including the Rotary president Madeleine de la Cour and Vice-Admiral Kyd will judge the debate, which takes place from 10am to 12pm tomorrow.
The public gallery will be open and Islanders can also stream the event online.
