Season Dates Update

Following today’s SA Government announcement that schools will be returning tomorrow, Wednesday 28 July 2021, we are making some further modifications to the season dates for Round 4, 5 and finals. You may recall that our criteria for proceeding is based on the advice of our host schools (which is …

Round 4 Dates due to COVID Lockdown

Following the SA Government’s announcement about the lockdown commencing at 6pm this evening for 7 days, we are making some modifications to the season dates. Our focus and priority is always to provide a safe, enjoyable and in-person experience for students. We are also mindful of the lead time needed …

Question Time Debate Format

While the adjudicator is adding up his/her marks and preparing feedback, we thought that we would have a fun exercise for the debaters. It’s called Question Time. This is an informal exercise that is not marked. All divisions from Year 5 to Senior will participate in this format. See more …

Round 2 Update

Round 2 concluded this week and we are so impressed with all students for rising to the challenges of the set topics. Our topics provide debaters with many current and contemporary issues and themes to debate. Congratulations to all involved this last round.

Round 1 Update

Round 1 came to a successful conclusion this last week. We are delighted that so many students have the opportunity to embrace the supportive and nurturing competition that Debating SA provides. We look forward to seeing the growth in students' thinking and public speaking skills over the coming rounds.

2020 Award Presentations

We were delighted to have His Excellency The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia present awards to the winning and runner up teams, as well as the Debater of the Year Winners for 2020. Congratulations to all! Our sincere thanks to Sacred Heart College for their generous …

2020 Grand Finals Photo Gallery

The 2020 Grand Finals were held at Nazareth Catholic College on Saturday 26 September 2020. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents of the top South Australian debating team Year 6/7Year 8Year 9Year 10SeniorYear 6/7Year 6/7 Grand FinalYear 8Year 8 Grand FinalYear 9Year 9 Grand FinalYear …

2020 Season Results

The 2020 Grand Finals were held at Nazareth Catholic College on Saturday 26 September 2020. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents of the top South Australian debating teams. Year 6/7 Division Grand Final Winner: Parkside Primary School Black 6/7 Coach: Mr Reece Freak Madison Mitchell-Smith, …

2020 Season and COVID-19

In light of the continuing situation with COVID-19 the Debating SA Board has resolved to cancel the 2020 Debating Season as well as any training events that had been scheduled for 2020. We know this will be a sad and disappointing announcement for students who were looking forward to the …