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 Season Results
Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: St John’s Grammar School Blue James Biddle, Rhys Harrison, Angela Eagles and Liam McGeagh Coach: Mrs A Isherwood Runner Up: Glenunga International High School Yellow Alisha Skipper, Scott Stevens, Josh Francis, Jonathan Zhang, Max Wachtel and Cookie Nguyen Coach: Ms M Edwards Year 9 Division Grand Final Winner: Pembroke […]
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 […]
Rubric for Adjudication
This rubric is used by adjudicators to assess speeches during the debate. Important: This document is provided solely for the use of Debating SA participants as well as teachers in schools for educational purposes. It must not otherwise be used or otherwise copied without express and prior written consent. Adjudication Rubric 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 Season Results
Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Pembroke School Blue Emily Filmer, Niamh Lavender, Alistair McCann, Olivia Sallis, Alex Savory, Lachlan Tamlin and Karyn Tee Coaches: Mrs J Rowe and Mr J McCann Runner Up: Immanuel College Green Sarah McDonald, Antonia Kolovos and Maadhu Guruprasad Coach: Ms C Calaby Year 9 Division Grand Final Winner: Aberfoyle […]
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 […]