Past Events

The 2024 Grand Finals were held in The House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House on Saturday 21 September 2024. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents [...]

On Thursday 2 November 2023 we were delighted to be hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia and Debating SA Patron, and Mr Rob [...]

The 2023 Grand Finals were held in The House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House on Saturday 23 September 2023. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents [...]

On Thursday 3 November 2022 we were delighted to be hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia and Debating SA Patron, and Mr Rob [...]

The 2022 Grand Finals were held in The House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House on Saturday 24 September 2022. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents [...]

The 2022 Grand Finals were held in The House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House on Saturday 24 September 2022. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents [...]

On Friday 29 October 2021 we were delighted to celebrate the achievements of the 2021 Schools' Competition winning and runner up teams, as well as the Debater of the Year [...]

The 2021 Grand Finals were held in The House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House on Saturday 25 September 2021. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents [...]

The 2021 Grand Finals were held in The House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House on Saturday 25 September 2021. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents [...]

We were delighted to have His Excellency The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia present awards to the winning and runner up teams, as well as the [...]

The 2020 Grand Finals were held at Nazareth Catholic College on Saturday 26 September 2020. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents of the top South [...]

The 2020 Grand Finals were held at Nazareth Catholic College on Saturday 26 September 2020. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents of the top South [...]

We were delighted to have His Excellency The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia present awards to the winning and runner up teams, as well as the [...]

The 2019 Grand Finals were held at Parliament House on Saturday 21 September 2019. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents of the top South Australian [...]

The 2019 Grand Finals were held at Parliament House on Saturday 21 September 2019. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents of the top South Australian [...]

We were delighted to have His Excellency The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia present awards to the winning and runner up teams, as well as the [...]

The 2018 Grand Finals were held at Parliament House on Saturday 22 September 2018. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents of the top South Australian [...]

Year 6/7 Division Grand Final Winner: Mercedes College Yellow 6/7 Coach: Ms N Lucero Sannawar Sandhu, Paris Young, Annabelle Moran, Juliana Lanzilli Runner Up: Parkside Primary School Yellow 6/7 Coach: Mr R Freak [...]

The 2017 Awards Presentations were an excellent celebration of the outstanding achievements of the best debaters in South Australia. We congratulate them on their wonderful achievements. Our sincere thanks to [...]

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Emmaus Christian College Blue 8 Coaches: Mr J Coggins and Miss S Burrow Matthew Sutton, Ryan Milne, Cameron Coggins and Daniel Forder Runner Up: Pembroke School Blue 8 […]

The 2017 Grand Finals were held at Parliament House on Saturday 23 September 2017. This was a wonderful event that showcased and celebrated the talents of the top South Australian [...]

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On Saturday 24th September 2016, the Grand Finals of the 2016 Schools’ Competition were held in The House of Assembly Chamber of Parliament House. Each debate began with a welcome […]

Award Presentations Speech from Nathalie Johnstone, Senior Debater of the Year Good afternoon Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen and my fellow debaters. My name is Nathalie Johnstone and it is [...]

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Pembroke School Purple Annika Turon-Semmens, Emma Tam, Charlie Abbott, Andy Xing, Caitlin Leng, Andrew Thomas and Luka I’Dell. Coach: Mrs J Rowe. Year 8 [...]

On Saturday 19th September 2015, the Grand Finals of the 2015 Schools’ Competition were held in The House of Assembly Chamber of Parliament House. Each debate began with a welcome […]

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Glenunga International High School Blue Vi-Seth Bak, Yihao Chen, Jonathan Parsalidis and Jock Plastow Coach: Mr A. Patterson. Year 8 winning team from Glenunga [...]

On Saturday 20th September 2014, the Grand Finals of the 2014 Schools’ Competition were held in The House of Assembly Chamber of Parliament House. Each debate began with a welcome […]

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 […]

On Saturday 21st September 2013, the Grand Finals of the 2013 Schools’ Competition were held in The House of Assembly Chamber of Parliament House. Each debate began with a welcome […]

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Marryatville High School Blue Alec Santucci, Joseph Salcedo-Storer, James Coates, Jerome Oosting and Hugh Milchem. Coach: Mr C. Eldridge. Runner Up: Pulteney Grammar School [...]

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. […]

His Excellency and Mrs Scarce were hosts to the winning and runner up teams of the 2012 Schools’ Debating Competition at Government House on Thursday 15 November 2012. Winners and [...]

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Prince Alfred College Blue Henry Lock, Aedan Towie, Christopher O’Leary and Eddie Han Coach: Ms S. Caudal Runner Up: Glenunga International High School Yellow […]

On Saturday 15th September 2012, the Grand Finals of the 2012 Schools’ Competition were held in The House of Assembly Chamber of Parliament House. Each debate began with a welcome […]

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 […]

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 […]

On Friday 4 November 2011 His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia (pictured at right with an Mercedes College debater) as Patron of Debating SA hosted […]

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 […]

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Westminster School Green Ashleigh Chappell, Tess Fuller, Sophie Jones and Olivia Roberts Coach: Ms H Quinn Runner Up: Glenunga International High School Green Samantha […]

On Saturday 24th September 2011, the Grand Finals of the 2011 Schools’ Competition were held in The House of Assembly Chamber of Parliament House. Each debate began with a welcome […]

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 […]

The 2010 Awards Ceremony was held at Nazareth Catholic College for the presentation of awards for the winning and runner up teams as well as the Debater of the Year […]

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Glenunga International High School Red Naish Gawen, Joshua Loh, Michael Sadler, Minh-Luan Tran and Lesley Jayasuriya Coach: Ms J Parsons Runner Up: Glenunga International […]

On Saturday 18th September 2010, the Grand Finals of the 2010 Schools’ Competition were held in The House of Assembly Chamber of Parliament House. Each debate began with a welcome […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 [...]

As part of the James Squire Food, Beer and Wine Writers’ Festival which is part of the larger Tasting Australia festival we were invited to provide a team for a public debate on the […]

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: St John’s Grammar School Red Elliot Nunn, Paul Bowen, Thomas Hagias and Megan Franzon Coach: Ms W Edwards Runner Up: Aberfoyle Park High School […]

On Wednesday 19th September 2007, the Year 10 and Senior division Grand Finals of the 2007 Schools’ Competition were held in the Assembly Chamber of Parliament House. The evening began […]

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Marymount College Green J. Kittel, M. Banister, E. Mitchell, M. McGowan and J. Fox. Coach: Mr G. Martin. Runner Up: Pembroke School Blue K. […]

At Debating SA we aim to make our finals’ series a special event. We were again privileged to hold our Year 10A and Senior A Grand Finals in the magnificent […]

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Immanuel College Green C. Allpress, B. Goss, C. McDonald, S. Iliescu and M. Schubert. Coach: Ms C. Calaby. Runner Up: Adelaide High School Orange […]

At Debating SA we aim to make our finals’ series a special event. We were privileged to hold our Year 10A and Senior A Grand Finals in Parliament House. Following […]

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Pembroke School Purple D. Barnett, S. de Cure and D. Skene. Runner Up: Pembroke School Yellow D. Skene, J. McCann and J. Metz. Year […]

The idea behind the Global Issues Tournament was to hold an international style tournament over one day which included a significant workshop component to allow for topics that students may [...]

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: St. George College Purple Anastasi Kosmadopoulos, Georgette Toyias, Maria Dalas, Marie Kyriacou, Peter Mylidonis, Tina Zissis and Zoe Kosmadopoulos Runner Up: Marryatville High School Blue […]

Year 8 Division Grand Final Winner: Mitcham Girls' High School Yellow Nikky Button, Kim Turner, Zoe Keys, and Janelle Adamczyk Coach: Mr Alistair Nimmo Runner Up: Pembroke School Orange Alice [...]

Year 8 Winner: Walford Anglican School for Girls Runner Up: Glenunga International High School Year 9 Winner: Glenunga International High School Runner Up: Seaview High School Year 10 Winner: Unley […]

Year 9 Winner: Trinity College Coach: Mrs Vanessa Sharrod Team Members: Jarrod Parker, Tom Brookman, Richard Arnold and Katherine Anderson Runner Up: Walford Anglican School for Girls Coach: Marlene Jarema […]

Year 9 Winner: Pembroke School Team Members: Dayna Fisher, Catherine Gabriel and Alexandra Fong Runner Up: Seymour College Team Members: Adrienne Taylor, Dani Fornarino, Rachel Sprod and Anna Scammell Year […]

Year 9 Winner: Pulteney Grammar School Runner up: Woodlands Grammar School Year 10 Winner: Pembroke School Runner Up: Pembroke School Senior Winner: Pembroke School Runner Up: Adelaide High School Open […]

Unfortunately the results for this year are incomplete. Year 9 Runners Up St Aloysius College Team members: Anna Braithwaite, Marie Constantine, Angie Bate and Emily Johnston Year 10 Runners Up […]