2014 Grand Finals at Parliament House
On Saturday 20th September 2014, the Grand Finals of the 2014 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.
Does Heritage Really Matter? – Heritage Week Debate
Debating SA was invited to be involved in a Heritage Week debate on the topic “Does Heritage Really Matter?” featuring a range of prominent Adelaide figures. Below is a description of the event Marty Fields One of Australia’s most talented comedians, actors, singers, writers and musician will MC, entertain and compare this pinnacle event. Federal […]
The Official Debating Manual
The Official Debating Manual provides comprehensive and detailed guidance about the rules and technique of debating. This publication is available for purchase in our shop. 2013 Grand Finals at Parliament House
On Saturday 21st September 2013, the Grand Finals of the 2013 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 […]
2013 Season Results
Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Marryatville High School Blue Alec Santucci, Joseph Salcedo-Storer, James Coates, Jerome Oosting and Hugh Milchem. Coach: Mr C. Eldridge. Runner Up: Pulteney Grammar School Blue Neha Athreya, Kate Barnett, Alexia Daminato, Cerys Evans, Millie Hanlon, Claire Noack and Sathyajith Sukumaran . Coaches: Mr J. Putland. Year 9 Division Grand [...] Primary School Third Speaker Exemplar
An exemplar speech of a third speaker at the Primary School level. With thanks to the students at Pulteney Grammar School for their time in producing this video.
Primary School Second Speaker Exemplar
An exemplar speech of a second speaker at the Primary School level. With thanks to the students at Pulteney Grammar School for their time in producing this video.
Primary School First Speaker Exemplar
An exemplar speech of a first speaker at the Primary School level. With thanks to the students at Pulteney Grammar School for their time in producing this video.
Year 6/7 Demonstration Debate
Topic: That Father Christmas has a harder job than the Easter Bunny. With thanks to the students at Rostrevor College and Mercedes College for volunteering their time to produce this video.
Intercollegiate Debate between Nazareth Catholic College and St Michael’s College
The afternoon of Thursday 22 November 2012 saw the second intercollegiate debate between Nazareth Catholic College and St Michael’s College which Sonja Lowen from Debating SA was invited to adjudicate. Students argued the challenging and controversial topic “That having a university degree is overrated.” Nazareth Catholic College argued the affirmative case whilst St Michael’s College […]