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Debating SA is South Australia’s largest debating organisation that leads the way in conducting debating activities for schools and the wider community within South Australia, primarily in the form of a Schools’ Competition.
The organisation provides coaching and adjudicators for school and corporate debates, as well as professional development for teachers and the wider community.
Innovative and school-friendly, the association promotes debating as an activity that is accessible to all students.
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Latest News
Year 6/7 Demonstration Debate – School Lunches
Topic: That Australian Primary School students should cook and serve lunch. With sincere thanks to the students at Cabra Dominican…
2018 Crazy Hair Round Winners
Congratulations to the 2018 Crazy Hair Round Winners. The standard of entries was once again outstanding, and it is unfortunate…
Team Rankings are Now Live
We’ve made a change to the way that results from debates are entered. Through a system created by our own…
2018 Draw Information Available
Draw information is now available. Click the search icon above and type your team name to find your team information.
2017 Award Presentations
2017 Season Results
Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Emmaus Christian College Blue 8 Coaches: Mr J Coggins and Miss S Burrow Matthew…
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Ever needed to know the difference between a debate, discussion, and an argument? If so, follow the link below. #debate #debatingsa
What's the difference between "discuss" and "debate" and "argue"?
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These difference are "formal" or "informal"? Actually, by E-mail, I often use "discuss" in case of private and work. I've never used "debate" and "argue".Debating SA Handy Hints #50
The Year 9 Round 5 topic is That vampires are better than werewolves. To follow the debate on debate.org, click on the link below. #debate #debatingsa
Debating SA Handy Hints #49
The Year 9 Round 5 topic is That vampires are better than werewolves. This is a fun, light-hearted topic designed to challenge students with what sort of evidence they will use. Will they track the legend? Will they source movies or books as evidence? What does better mean and, what are the characteristics of both creatures? #debate #debatingsa
