Debating 2017 DAV Schools Competition Why do debating

Debating 2017 DAV Schools Competition

Why do debating? ü It helps you HEAPS with your studies… ü You meet LOTS of great people… ü You learn some AWESOME life-long skills… ü You are able to compete with EVERY school… ü You are given some BRILLIANT opportunities…

Why do debating? IMPROVEMENT IN READING ABILITY

DAV Schools Competition This is the main debating competition for the year, and one of the largest debating competitions in the world. Everyone is encouraged to join, and it is a great pathway into other events. • Open to all students in years 9 to 12, regardless of experience. • The best choice for new, intermediate and experienced debaters alike. • All Brighton Region debates are at Brighton Grammar School. • The top team(s) from the Brighton region will be invited to participate in the State Finals. • If you sign up, you need to commit to the entire season.

DAV Schools Competition The dates for the 2017 Schools Competition are: • • • Round 1: Wednesday 22 March Round 2: Wednesday 3 May Round 3: Wednesday 31 May Round 4: Wednesday 21 June Round 5: Wednesday 2 August Year 9 and 12 begin at 7 pm Year 10 and 11 begin at 8 pm If you know of any clashes at this stage, please let me know as soon as possible!

Signing Up Collect a form from here, the Middle or Senior School office, or print one off from STL Link. Got a team of 4 or 5 people? Then, as a team, fill in and return ONE of the YELLOW forms for your team. Don’t have a team? No worries! Just fill in and return one of the BLUE forms. Return forms to the Middle or Senior School office by Friday 10 February.

Need more information? Any questions? Feel free to email: catriona. woodford@stleonards. vic. edu. au Check our STL Link site: learn. stleonards. vic. edu. au/debating/