Activities at PWS
Words & Ideas
Debates, declamation, Spell Bee, Battle of the Books, story writing and the Literary Fest – where young minds find their voice.
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The activity at PWS
Think clearly, speak boldly
Reading, writing and speaking well open every door. PWS students sharpen these skills through debates, declamation, Spell Bee, Battle of the Books and story writing – and celebrate them at the school’s Literary Fest.
Our students also take their ideas to the wider world – at the World Scholar’s Cup, where PWS teams won medals in 2026, and at Model UN conferences.
- Debates and declamation
- Spell Bee and Battle of the Books
- Story writing
- The Literary Fest
What students do
Ways to take part
Debate
Arguing a case with logic, evidence and respect.
Declamation
Delivering a speech with confidence and expression.
Spell Bee
Vocabulary and spelling, made competitive and fun.
Battle of the Books
Reading challenges that build a love of books.
Story writing
Imagination on paper – stories, poems and more.
Literary Fest & beyond
The school Literary Fest, the World Scholar’s Cup and more.
The journey
From first try to the spotlight
- 1
Read
A love of books from the early years.
- 2
Write
Stories, essays and poems.
- 3
Speak
Recitation, declamation and debate.
- 4
Compete
Literary Fest and inter-school events.
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Questions
Good to know
Which literary activities are there?
Debates, declamation, Spell Bee, Battle of the Books, story writing and the Literary Fest.
Do students compete outside school?
Yes – for example, PWS teams won medals at the World Scholar’s Cup 2026.
How do younger children take part?
Younger children start with rhyme recitation, story telling and reading activities.
Want your child to be part of it?
Activities are part of school life at PWS for every day-boarder and residential student. Ask us about admissions and student life.