Debating & Public Speaking

This year we had many students across all Year levels participating in the program, embracing opportunities to extend their knowledge beyond the classroom. On the Debating front, we have had amazing results, with students involved in the DAV Schools Competition (Years 9 to 12) and the Junior Secondary Program (Years 7 & 8). Special recognition is extended to our C Grade Team 1, who made it to the playoffs, and A Grade Team 2: Madeline (Maddie) Powell, Ciara Jenkins, Haneen Ashmeel, Annabelle Green, and Eloise Rudge, who reached the quarter finals, placing them in the top eight teams in the state. We have had a similarly successful year in Public Speaking. Competitions included the DAV Public Speaking Competition, Rotary Ainger Peck Public Speaking Award, VCAA: Plain English-Speaking Award and Rostrum: Voice of Youth. Congratulations to Minnie Chen (Year 8) who was a finalist in her competition and Harper Roberts and Ava Colosimo who were Regional Runners Up. This year, students have been involved in British Parliamentary Debating, DAV Women’s Competition, and the Bond University Virtual High School Mooting Competition. These events extended our orating skills beyond the typical competitions. We encourage all students to become involved in Debating and Public Speaking. It is a great way to develop new skills, become more confident, and most importantly, make connections with other students.

2022 Debating and Public Speaking Captains