2023 Award Presentations
On Thursday 2 November 2023 we were delighted to be hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia and Debating SA Patron, and Mr Rob Bunten, at Government House, to celebrate the achievements of the 2023 Schools' Competition winning and runner up teams, as well as the Debater of the [...] Debating: A Brief Introduction for Beginners
This free publication describes the basics of debating as well as an overview of the steps of preparing a debate. Debating - A Brief Introduction for Beginners 2026 Competition Entries Open
A very warm welcome to the 2026 Competition. In our competition, the focus goes well beyond winning debates. We’re passionate about giving students skills that last a lifetime—critical thinking, confident communication, respectful disagreement, and the ability to engage thoughtfully with the world around them. These are skills that matter not just in competition, but in […]
2025 Grand Finals Photo Gallery
The 2025 Grand Finals were held in The House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House on Saturday 27 September 2025. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents of the top South Australian debating teams. Year 6 and 7Year 8Year 9Year 10SeniorYear 6 and 7Year 6 and 7 Grand FinalsYear 8Year 8 Grand [...] 2024 Season Results
The 2024 Grand Finals were held in The House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House on Saturday 21 September 2024. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents of the top South Australian debating teams. Year 6/7 Division Grand Final Belair Primary School Blue 6/7 Coach: Mrs Ali Farmer Tilly Priddle, Laura Allington-Gill, [...] 2023 Season Results
The 2023 Grand Finals were held in The House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House on Saturday 23 September 2023. 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: Pembroke School 6/7 Coach: Mr Tim Wetherell Sharika Ahad, Ning Chan, Claire Li, Stella Yang [...] 2022 Award Presentations
On Thursday 3 November 2022 we were delighted to be hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia and Debating SA Patron, and Mr Rob Bunten, at Government House, to celebrate the achievements of the 2022 Schools' Competition winning and runner up teams, as well as the Debater of the [...] 2022 Season Results
The 2022 Grand Finals were held in The House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House on Saturday 24 September 2022. 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: Belair Primary School Green 6 Coaches: Mrs Ali Farmer and Mrs Karen [...] 2022 Grand Finals Photo Gallery
The 2022 Grand Finals were held in The House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House on Saturday 24 September 2022. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents of the top South Australian debating teams. Year 6/7Year 8Year 9Year 10SeniorYear 6/7Year 6/7 Grand FinalYear 8Year 8 Grand FinalYear 9Year 9 Grand FinalYear 10Year [...] Rebuttal: The Beginner’s Guide
Get started on rebuttal with this handy guide. The Beginner's Guide to Rebuttal