The Great Debate – Celebrating 25 Years of Debating SA
Before the DebateThe Great DebateBefore the DebateThe Great Debate 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 […]
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 […]
Intelligence Squared Australia (IQ²) – Live Debate
Having a university degree is grossly overrated The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is partnering with St James Ethics Centre to bring the popular live debate Intelligence Squared Australia (IQ²) to Adelaide for the first time on Wednesday, 11 July 2012. This landmark event will see nationally and internationally acclaimed speakers debate the […]
Tasting Australia: Selector Word of Mouth Food Festival Debate
As part of the Tasting Australia Selector Word of Mouth Food Festival Debating SA was invited to provide a team for a public debate on the topic “That we should eat, drink and be wary”. The Affirmative Team was a trio of renowned chefs and food writers made up of restaurant reviewer and food writer John Lethlean, chef […]
Wine Industry Environment Conference and Exhibition Debate
As part of the 6th Australian Wine Industry Environment Conference and Exhibition Debating SA was invited to present a public debate on the topic “That organic wine is more sustainable”. The Affirmative Team consisted of Jakub Jankowski, Malwinka Wyra and Joshua Gascoigne, who were the champions of the 2011 Open Division. The Negative Team consisted of Debating SA adjudicators Lachlan Hemsley, Kathleen Watson and Sonja […]
Debater on Triple M The Hot Breakfast
Emily Hendrikx, debater at Glenunga International High School was interviewed by Warren Tredrea (Tredders), one of Triple M The Hot Breakfast’s hosts for advice on the upcoming Triple M Great Mate Debate held on Tuesday 26 July 2011 at AAMI stadium. Listen to the segment below. Well done Emily for representing your school and Debating SA so well!
Tasting Australia: Word of Mouth Food Festival Debate
As part of the Tasting Australia Word of Mouth Food Festival Debating SA was invited to provide a team for a public debate on the topic “That the kitchen is the centre of the universe”. The Affirmative Team was a trio of renowned chefs and food writers made up of broadcaster and writer Alan Saunders, journalist turned farmer Matthew […]
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 […]
2007 Global Issues Tournament
The Global Issues Tournament aims to provide a forum for students in Year 8 and Year 9 to discuss and debate issues of international relevance. The 2007 tournament saw thirty-four participants from seven schools. The fourth annual Global Issues Tournament was held at Adelaide High School on Thursday 22nd November 2007. The theme of the [...]