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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 […]

2006 Senior Grand Finals at Parliament House

At Debating SA we aim to make our finals’ series a special event. We were again privileged to hold our Year 10A and Senior A Grand Finals in the magnificent venue of Parliament House. On Wednesday 6th September 2006 the Year 10A and Senior A grand finals of the schools’ competition were held in the […]

2005 Global Issues Tournament

The Global Issues Tournament aims to introduce students to issues that our global community faces and gives them the chance to explore these issues through debate. The 2005 tournament saw forty-five participants from eight schools. The third annual Global Issues Tournament was held at Adelaide High School on Thursday 24th November 2005. The topic was [...]