2010 Grand Finals at Parliament House
On Saturday 18th September 2010, the Grand Finals of the 2010 Schools’ Competition were held in The House of Assembly Chamber of Parliament House. Each debate began with a welcome from the Chairman of the Board of Debating SA, Mr Tony Houey. Year 8 The day began with the Year 8 division debate at 10:00am […]
Tasting Australia: Word of Mouth Food Festival Debate
As part of the Tasting Australia Word of Mouth Food Festival Debating SA was invited to provide a team for a public debate on the topic “That the kitchen is the centre of the universe”. The Affirmative Team was a trio of renowned chefs and food writers made up of broadcaster and writer Alan Saunders, journalist turned farmer Matthew […]
2009 Awards Ceremony at Government House
On Friday 6 November 2009 His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia (pictured at right with an Aberfoyle Park High School debater) 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 as well as […]
2009 Grand Finals at Parliament House
On Saturday 19th September 2009, the Grand Finals of the 2009 Schools’ Competition were held in The House of Assembly Chamber of Parliament House. Each debate began with a welcome from the Chairman of the Board of Debating SA, Mr Tony Houey. The day began with the Year 8 division debate at 10:00am with St […]
2008 Awards Ceremony at Government House
On Friday 31 October 2008 His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia (pictured right with a Pembroke School debater) 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’ […]
2008 Senior Grand Finals at Parliament House
On Wednesday 17th September 2008, the Year 10 and Senior division Grand Finals of the 2008 Schools’ Competition were held in The House of Assembly Chamber of Parliament House. The evening began with a welcome from Miss Chloe Fox MP, Member for Bright. This was then followed by a welcome from the Chairman of the […]
Reception to Welcome His Excellency the Governor of South Australia as Patron
On Monday 16 June 2008 Debating SA was delighted to hold a reception to welcome His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia (pictured left) as Patron of Debating SA.The reception was attended by representatives from each member school, students and other special guests, as well as His Excellency and Mrs Scarce. […]
2008 Debating Training
To help debaters prepare for the 2008 Debating Season Debating SA once again held the Preprare a Debate Workshops. Presented by Debating SA’s Training and Development Officer, Sonja Lowen, the workshops proved a huge success with many students, teachers and parents commenting on the great learning experience. The Primary School session once again drew huge attendance with 30 […]
2008 Stirring the Possum ‘Joey’ Debate
As part of Cleland Wildlife Park’s 40th Anniversary Celebrations, Debating SA was invited to adjudicate a debate convened by the Department for Environment and Heritage. The debate was part of the Department’s Stirring the Possum series of forums aimed at stimulating interest and discussion about the environment The debate was on the topic “That the material aspirations […]
2007 Global Issues Tournament
The Global Issues Tournament aims to provide a forum for students in Year 8 and Year 9 to discuss and debate issues of international relevance. The 2007 tournament saw thirty-four participants from seven schools. The fourth annual Global Issues Tournament was held at Adelaide High School on Thursday 22nd November 2007. The theme of the [...]