Your Harrogate Radio

7:00pm - 8:00am

Email the studio

Roy Orbison

I Drove All Night

Listen Live

Harrogate school holds speech competition following release of hit tv show 'Adolescence'

Sunday, 6 April 2025 20:27

The finalists from the competition.

Harrogate High School held a competition for each year group for the best speech regarding AI intelligence.

During HHS Community Day students were asked to discuss this topic and as part of the day, students prepared speeches looking at the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence.

The TV show Adolescence has been in the news recently exploring how national behaviour and social dynamics within schools has evolved, particularly around the contentious issue of mobile phone use.

The show has provided a powerful medium for reflecting on the relationship between students, technology, and educational policies and the government has recognised it as sparking an important national conversation about the impact of social media and "manosphere" influencers.

Mrs Wearing, Deputy Head and Safeguarding Lead said,

“We have clear communication of the rules and consistent enforcement at HHS but the themes in the show have highlighted the impact of mobile phones and artificial intelligence on school environments

“AI technologies are becoming increasingly integrated into everyday life and while AI holds the potential to revolutionise it also presents some deeper issues, we all need to be aware of.”

Software Developer from Made by Sauce, Matt Stanton visited the school on Friday to listen to the speeches from the finalists of each year group.

Matt commented saying:

“All the finalists were incredible and choosing a winner was the hardest decision to make.

"All were well researched and very well written.

"Congratulations to all the students that were involved.“

Finalist and winner of the HHS Community Day Award Yr 11 student Anushka said:

“I think AI is amazing as it is helping us all in so many ways, and we don’t necessarily know AI is being used, which can be scary.

"Things such as in the medical profession is really good."

More from Local News

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP marks 20,000th case

The office of Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has processed its 20,000th piece of casework.
Flavours of Autumn festival to be held at RHS Harlow Carr

A celebration of seasonal food and homegrown produce is coming to RHS Garden Harlow Carr this weekend.
Le Creuset cookware sale returns to Harrogate

Le Creuset is bringing its biggest UK Factory to Table Sale back to Harrogate later this month.
Council pension fund breaches could be reported to regulator

North Yorkshire councillors are to consider whether a series of breaches involving the county’s pension fund should be reported to the Pensions Regulator.
Volunteers invited to help spruce up Harrogate town centre

Volunteers are being invited to help spruce up Harrogate town centre as part of a new four-day initiative.
Police appeal after three overnight burglaries in Nidderdale

Police have launched an appeal following three overnight burglaries in Nidderdale.
Driver admits drink-driving following fatal Pateley Bridge collision

A driver has admitted being over the alcohol limit following a collision which killed 19-year-old Bailey Chadwick near Pateley Bridge.
Harrogate community groups invited to apply for share of £74,000

Community groups and charities in Harrogate are being invited to apply for a share of more than £74,000 in grant funding.
North Yorkshire Council-owned housing company forecast to lose another £5.8m

North Yorkshire Council's housebuilding company is forecast to make a further £5.8m loss this year, with its financial problems wiping out profits generated elsewhere in the authority’s Brierley Group.
New York rock band to play intimate Harrogate show

New York hard rock band Spread Eagle will perform in Harrogate as part of its latest UK tour.
First rides announced for Harrogate Indoor Funfair

The first rides have been announced ahead of the return of Harrogate Indoor Funfair.
Knaresborough puzzle campaign aims to tackle loneliness

People in Knaresborough are being asked to donate unwanted puzzles and games to help tackle loneliness among older residents.
Cricket pavilion destroyed by fire at Studley Royal

A cricket pavilion in the grounds of Studley Royal has been completely destroyed by fire.
Ripon MP urges Prime Minister to scrap 'Family Farm Tax'

Ripon and Skipton MP Sir Julian Smith has urged the Prime Minister to reverse planned inheritance tax changes affecting family farms.
Artisan markets return to Knaresborough and Harrogate this weekend

Little Bird Made will bring its artisan markets back to Knaresborough and Harrogate this weekend.
Harrogate MP calls for VAT cut to support hospitality businesses

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called for a cut in VAT to support local hospitality businesses.
CCTV appeal following assault at Harrogate Tesco

Police have released a CCTV image of a person they would like to speak to following an alleged assault in Harrogate.
Council criticised over Knaresborough EE signal delays

North Yorkshire Council has been criticised after failing to provide a target date for resolving ongoing EE signal problems in Knaresborough.
Prime Minister praises Harrogate MP over disabled bus pass win

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has been praised by the Prime Minister for his campaign to remove time restrictions from disabled bus passes.
Harrogate Town sign Torquay defender Sam Dreyer

Harrogate Town have signed Torquay United centre-back Sam Dreyer for an undisclosed fee.