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2008 Awards Ceremony at Government House

Date Posted: 19 November 2008

Pembroke School debater receiving award

On Friday 31 October 2008 His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia as Patron of Debating SA and Mrs Scarce hosted a reception at Government House for the presentation of awards for the winning and runner up teams of the 2008 Debating SA Schools' Competition.

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2008 Schools' Competition Winners

Date Posted: 20 September 2008

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Congratulations to the following schools:

Year 8: Pembroke School
Year 9: Aberfoyle Park High School
Year 10: Sacred Heart College Senior School
Senior: Adelaide High School
Open: Trinity College

The complete list of winners and runner ups is available here.

Year 8, Year 9 and Open Grand Finals Draw now available

Date Posted: 14 September 2008

The draw for the Year 8, Year 9 and Open Grand Finals is available here (PDF).

Year 10, Senior and Open Grand Finals Draw now available

Date Posted: 11 September 2008

The Grand Finals draw for the Year 10, Senior and Open divisions is available here (PDF).

Year 10 and Senior teams are reminded that debates will be held in The House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House and that they should arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled debate time.

Open division debates will be held on the following Saturday 20 September at Pembroke Senior School.

Year 8 and Year 9 Semi Finals Draw now available

Date Posted: 6 September 2008

The draw for the Year 8 and Year 9 Semi Finals is available here (PDF).

Year 10, Senior and Open Semi Finals Draw now available

Date Posted: 4 September 2008

The draw for the Year 10, Senior and Open Semi Finals is available here (PDF).

Please note that the Senior and Open divisions have Short Preparation Debates. Senior Short Preparation time begins at 6:00pm and Open at 7:00pm.

2008 Finals Teams Announced

Date Posted: 19 August 2008

The teams which have qualified for the Quarter Finals are available here. All finals teams are reminded to return the Finals Acceptance Form by
5:00pm, Tuesday 26 August 2008.

Sides, rooms and times are available here.

Newsletter Issue 5 is Now Available

Date Posted: 11 August 2008

The fifth and final issue of the Debating SA Newsletter for 2008 is now available. Click here to view it.

2008 Finals Series Information is now available

Date Posted: 8 August 2008

Information regarding dates, topics and procedures for the 2008 Finals Series is available here (PDF).

Teams which have qualified for the Quarter Finals will be announced on
Friday 22 August 2008.

Round 4 Team Rankings are now available

Date Posted: 7 August 2008

Team rankings as at the end of Round 4 are available here.

Newsletter Issue 4 is Now Available

Date Posted: 23 July 2008

The fourth issue of the Debating SA Newsletter is now available. Click here to view it.

Congratulations Crazy Hair Round Winners 2008

Date Posted: 23 July 2008

Crazy Hair Round

Congratulations to the winners and runner ups of 2008 Crazy Hair Round. The winning entries can be viewed here. Winners and runner ups can collect their prizes from the Committee Desk at their next debate.

Round 3 Team Rankings are now available

Date Posted: 2 July 2008

Team rankings as at the end of Round 3 are available here.

Newsletter Issue 3 is Now Available

Date Posted: 25 June 2008

The third issue of the Debating SA Newsletter is now available. Click here to view it.

Round 2 Team Rankings are now available

Date Posted: 7 June 2008

Team rankings as at the end of Round 2 are available here.

Newsletter Issue 2 is Now Available

Date Posted: 31 May 2008

The second issue of the Debating SA Newsletter is now available. Click here to view it.

Round 1 Team Rankings are now available

Date Posted: 23 May 2008

Team rankings as at the end of Round 1 are available here.

Newsletter Issue 1 is Now Available

Date Posted: 11 May 2008

The first issue of the Debating SA Newsletter is now available. Click here to view it.

The Official Debating Manual is now available

Date Posted: 27 April 2008

The Official Debating Manual

The Official Debating Manual provides comprehensive and detailed guidance about the rules and technique of debating. Each Member School and team will receive a copy shortly.

Additional copies can be purchased for $5 at debating events, or a copy can be posted to you for $6. Please complete an order form (PDF) to place an order. The contents page of the Manual can be viewed here (PDF).

Presentations at Government House

Date Posted: 16 April 2008

We are delighted that His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia will host a Presentation Ceremony for the winning and runner up teams of this year's Grand Finals at Government House in October.

Documents from Parent/Teacher Information Evening Now Available

Date Posted: 3 April 2008

The slides from the Parent/Teacher Information Evening held on Wednesday 26 March as well as the Summary of Programme Changes for 2008 are now available here.

2008 Season Information is Now Available

Date Posted: 16 March 2008

Season information including topics and sides is now available under Schools' Competition.

A new draw format that provides each team with an A4 sheet containing the sides and topics specific to that team is available in the Draw section.

Parent/Teacher Information Evening

Date Posted: 14 March 2008

We will be holding a Parent/Teacher Information Evening on Wednesday 26 March 2008, 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Pembroke Senior School Resource Centre, 18 Holden Street, KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068.

The evening is aimed at both new and experienced parents/teachers and will include information about changes for the 2008 Programme as well as providing a forum for parents and teachers to ask questions about the programme.

Persons wishing to attend should contact James Tran on 0406 982 012 or email enquiries@debatingsa.com.au.

Senior Grand Finals at Parliament House

Date Posted: 1 March 2008

We are pleased to announce that the Year 10 and Senior division Grand Finals will for a fourth year be held in the House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House on Wednesday 17 September 2008.

Secondary School Training Deadline Extended

Date Posted: 19 February 2008

The deadline for enrolment in the Secondary Schools Prepare a Debate Seminar and Matter Seminar has been extended until Monday 25 February.

All students, even those who do not wish to take part in the 2008 Schools' Competition are welcome to attend.

Welcome to our Patron

Date Posted: 30 January 2008

Debating SA welcomes His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia as Patron.

Join us for 2008...

Date Posted: 14 January 2008

We warmly invite schools to enter teams in the 2008 Schools' Competition. Information is available here.

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