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2007 Senior Grand Finals at Parliament House

On Wednesday 19th September 2007, the Year 10 and Senior division Grand Finals of the 2007 Schools’ Competition were held in the 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 Debating SA’s Immediate Past President, Mr Tony […]

2007 Debating Training

To help debaters prepare for the 2007 Debating Season, Debating SA recently held training 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 sessions saw 40 students attend with their parents and teachers on […]

Chairman, Timekeeper and Official Score Sheets

This sheet is used by the Chairman to introduce the debate and each of the speakers. The timekeeper records the length of each speech. This is then handed to the adjudicator at the end of the debate. Chairman, Timekeeper and Official Score Sheets

Argument Template for Primary School students

These sheets will help speakers to ensure that they have reasons to support their arguments. It also outlines a basic structure for the argument component of a speech. Argument Template for Primary School students  

Debating Word Definition Sheet

A worksheet exercise to help students become familiar with debating terminology. Answers included. Debating Word Definition Sheet

Overview of Speaker Jobs

This document outlines the jobs of each of the six speakers in a debate. Overview of Speaker Jobs

2006 Season Results

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Marymount College Green J. Kittel, M. Banister, E. Mitchell, M. McGowan and J. Fox. Coach: Mr G. Martin. Runner Up: Pembroke School Blue K. Selvanderan, W. Shimmield, and K. Connor. Coach: Mr D. McCann. Year 9 Division Grand Final Winner: Immanuel College Yellow C. McDonald, C. Allpress, B. Goss […]