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Debating SA is South Australia’s premier debating organisation. We provide supportive and challenging opportunities for school students of all abilities to debate in an exceptionally well-run, friendly, and professional program that is challenging, enjoyable, and most of all, fun.
With over 1400 students from more than 60 member schools forming nearly 300 teams, we operate South Australia’s largest, most diverse and most comprehensive interschool debating competition, held from May to September each year.
Innovative and school-friendly, the association promotes debating as an activity that is accessible to all students.
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Thanks to Debating SA Patron Hieu Van Le
Debating SA sends its heartfelt thanks and congratulations to His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC at the conclusion…
2021 Crazy Hair Round Winners
Congratulations to the Crazy Hair Round Prize Winners. Prizes are available for collection at the Information Desk during Round 4.
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It is our pleasure to announce the 2021 Debater of the Year winners. The Debater of the Year Awards recognise the best speakers in each division for the preliminary rounds.
Year 5: Hisham Chama (Pinnacle College)
Year 6/7: Bethany Lines (Parkside Primary School)
Year 8: Zoe Abbott (Mitcham Girls' High School)
Year 9: Abitha Jose (Glenunga International High School)
Year 10: Konon Kuboi (Aberfoyle Park High School)
Senior: Conrad Stott Smith (Pembroke School)
Congratulations to these students and their schools on these wonderful achievements.
The full criteria for the awards can be found at www.debatingsa.com.au/schools-competition/rules-procedures-and-forms/#debater-of-the-year-awards
Parkside Primary School Mitcham Girls High School Glenunga International High School Aberfoyle Park High School Pembroke School