2009 Years 7 & 8 Challenge

This competition began in 1998 with the support of the Centenary of Federation. The competition has always emphasised the ability of students to research a particular area. In the first few years, these areas were predominantly Australian history and civics.

 

Since 2001 topics have covered a wide range of contemporary issues of relevance to junior secondary students. The ten successful regional teams attend a three day Championships camp at The Women's College, University of Sydney, including workshops with some of the state's most experienced adjudicators.

 

The 2009 Competition

Applications for participation in the 2009 Premier's Debating Challenge for Years 7 & 8 have now closed.

 

Draws for the Round Robin phase of this competition are now available to view and download using links to the right of this page.  Details of the latest NSW Public Schools Debating Policy, instructions on reporting results, the rules specific to this competition, contact details for each of the Regional Coordinators and the Chairpersons Script and Results Fax are included with each regional draw. Completion dates and subject areas for this phase of competition are outlined below.  Please note that the first round of the Round Robin is due for completion by Friday 26 June 2009.

 

Enquiries should be directed to Lloyd Cameron, Speaking Competitions Coordinator at The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1172

Members of the 2008 Wining Team - Inverell High School

• Chelsea Saunders
• Madeleine Bower
• Emily Savage
• Charles Witherdin-Costigan
• Coach: Karen Witherdin

Past Winners

• 2008 Inverell High School
• 2007 Inverell High School
• 2006 Baulkham Hills High School
• 2005 Goulburn High School
• 2004 Caringbah High School
• 2003 Sydney Boys High School
• 2002 Smiths Hill High School
• 2001 Dover Heights High School
• 2000 Sydney Girls High School
• 1999 Colo High School
• 1998 Oxley High School