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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.
Debating SA is delighted to receive the patronage of His Excellency The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia.
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Want to know what our Learn to Debate Seminar days are all about? This video explains. (🎶volume up)
Thank you to the students who attended yesterday's Learn to Debate Seminar. It was wonderful to see the students learning the rules and technique of debating to become creative and confident speakers. Keep an eye out on our socials and at www.debatingsa.com.au/training for upcoming seminars.
Only a few days left to register for Monday's workshop.
Lunch and afternoon tea is catered for all participants and every participant receives a gift bag at the end of the day. Follow the link below to register.
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It has been a pleasure to welcome and work with some of our new adjudicators this weekend. Adjudicating is a wonderful way to connect and inspire young people to develop confidence in debating: an activity which develops skills of critical thinking, teamwork and public speaking. #inspiringthenextgeneration #debating #debatingsa
Inspire the next generation of thinkers by becoming an adjudicator for the Debating SA Schools' Competition. Adjudicating is a wonderful way to connect with and support young people whilst further developing your own skills in critical and analytical thinking. Adjudicators are paid a small honorarium to cover their expenses each evening. This opportunity is open to all persons of Year 11 age or older. See www.debatingsa.com.au/adjudicate for more details and to sign up. Don't delay as training begins soon!