It is the time for some of our intelligent young minds to pit themselves against other like-minded teenagers in the Southland Debating Competition. We welcome back previous debaters who have taken part in this competition before, as well as first time debaters.
The competition is run and adjudicated by students from Otago University, and it is always valuable for our students to receive feedback on their performance along with feedforward for future debates.
For you child to attend this event, please read through the following information and complete the permission and payment form below – due by Friday 6 September.
If you have any questions please get in touch with the Teacher in Charge, Sophia Dommisse; [email protected]
- Date: Saturday 21 September 2024
- Venue: James Hargest College, Senior Campus, 288 Layard Street. Debates will take place in various classrooms with the final being held in the library.
- Who: selected students in Years 9 – 13, in teams of 3
- Time: 8:30 am – 6.00 pm (approximately) meet in the Library at the star of the day. Students may leave earlier if they do not make the final but it is a great learning experience to see the top teams compete.
- Uniform requirements: all students competing must be in full correct winter uniform.
- Food: As it is a long day, they will need adequate food, snacks and drink bottle. You are welcome to come and support your child by being in the audience.
- Transport: students are to make their own way to and from the venue.
- Cost: $20.00 per student – full payment due by Friday 6 September 2024.
- Please note: Board financial procedure requires payment in full, by the due date for your child to purchase resources, participate in sports or attend trips/events. Payments received will be allocated to the oldest unpaid fees and charges owing on your child’s account first. Extra-curricular activities operate on a “pay before you play” policy.
- Other information: The end time is an estimate as if a team gets through to the finals these are held at the end of the day and may go longer than 6.00pm.
This event is low risk. This event is managed by school staff and students from Otago University who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value. If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Sophia Dommisse.
It is important for safety reasons that students follow instructions given to them by all staff and follow all appropriate school rules. Behaviour by students that is deemed dangerous and puts themselves and/or others at undue risk will result in them being sent home from the event.