Most of the world moves like sheep.
One sheep goes left, the rest follow.
No questions. No thinking. Just silence.
But every once in a while, a voice rises above the herd.
A voice that dares to ask why.
A voice that refuses to follow — and chooses to lead.
Those voices are the ones that change history.
Where young minds break away from the herd, clash with powerful ideas, and prove that the future belongs to rebels, not followers.
Critical Thinking & Divergent Pathways
Debating forces the brain to weigh evidence, counter arguments, and generate fresh ideas. This strengthens the prefrontal cortex — the part of the brain that makes trailblazers question instead of follow.
Memory & Attention Control
Constructing an argument activates working memory networks. Children learn to hold multiple perspectives at once — boosting focus and recall far beyond rote learning.
Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
To argue well, you must first understand your opponent. This activates the brain’s mirror neuron system, building empathy and emotional flexibility.
Confidence & Communication
Speaking under pressure strengthens connections between the amygdala (emotions) and the frontal lobes (reasoning). Translation? Trailblazers learn to stay calm, think fast, and speak with power.
Debating isn’t about memorizing lines.
It’s about rewiring the brain to think sharper, feel deeper, and speak braver.
At Dreamtime Learning, we believe the loudest classrooms aren’t the ones filled with noise — but with fearless voices shaping the future.
The Trailblazers Inter School Debate Challenge isn’t just a competition. It’s a stage for the trailblazers of tomorrow.
For Ages 11–14years
Your child’s mission:
- Step away from the herd.
- Take a stand on the issues that matter.
- Debate the questions defining their future — from AI in classrooms to AI in creativity, jobs, and ethics.
- Fight — not with fists, but with words.
- This isn’t a one-way monologue.
- It’s a battle of ideas.
- A clash of perspectives.
- A test of courage.
And when the dust settles, only the boldest voices will rise.
How It Works
Live debate stage.
This is where voices clash, ideas collide, and trailblazers rise. Each team registers for their AI debate topics and faces off against others in battles of words.
An exclusive free workshop on composing their own original song using AI
Create and launch a Spotify playlist with their track.
A chance to prove that their rebellion isn’t just heard — it’s sung across the world.
What Past Participants Say
“I never thought my opinion mattered — until I saw a whole room listening.”
Kyra, 13years
“Debating taught me that it’s okay to disagree, but it’s powerful to be heard.”
Zara, 12years
“I realised debate isn’t about fighting — it’s about making people think differently.”
Kabir, 12years
“I’ve never felt so alive — my words actually shook the room.”
Arjun, 13years
What Parents said
Meet Your Dreamtime Sparks
Not judges. Not teachers.
But voices who once stood exactly where you are now — and refused to stay quiet.
These Sparks will light the path, showing that the herd is safe…
…but the spotlight belongs to trailblazers.
Fun Fact
Why Dreamtime Learning?
At Dreamtime Learning, children step into a world where creativity, real-world thinking, and self-expression are not extras—they’re the core of education.
Become a 21st‑Century Trailblazer
At Dreamtime Learning, children step into a world where creativity, real-world thinking, and self-expression are not extras—they’re the core of education.
Backed by 35+ Years of Learning Innovation
Our founder, Lina Ashar, launched Kangaroo Kids and Billabong High—schools known for learner-centric, research-backed curriculum across India, Dubai, and the Maldives.
Launched Asia’s First Micro‑School & Hybrid Hub
From our Hybrid Online School in Mumbai to our Micro‑School Hub in Hyderabad and Pune, we’re redefining how children learn—through community, creativity, and connection.
Here are some impressive stats:
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100+ children
have already published their own books
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India’s first
hybrid micro-school & online learning hub
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35+ years
of education leadership behind the vision
Supported by Education Leaders and Changemakers
Inspired by the vision of Lina Ashar, a globally-recognised educator and TEDx speaker, and endorsed across India and beyond.
Dreamtime Learning isn’t just a school—it’s a movement.
If you want your child to be more than a test-taker—to become a confident creator, storyteller, and real-world learner—this is where that journey begins.
The Best Time to Join Is Now
Every year, another generation of children learns to stay quiet.
This is your child’s chance to break free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Children aged 11–14 from anywhere in the world.
No — this challenge is free.
Not at all. Trailblazers are made, not born.
Six days of live debates + recognition spotlight.
Our Previous Community Challenge
624 Learners from 25 Schools have participated in our challenges so far
It’s all FREE and led by the learners for the student community
Our Previous Community Challenge
624 Learners from 25 Schools have participated in our challenges so far
It’s all FREE and led by the learners for the student community
