Your child has expressed interest in taking part in a debating team in the upcoming Southland Regional Debating Competition. This is a great opportunity for students to gain debating experience against teams from other schools and gain valuable feedback from the Otago University Students, who adjudicate the debates. The competition is open to beginners and experienced debaters.

For you child to attend this event, please read through the following information and complete the permission and payment form below – due by  Friday 8 March.

If you have any questions please get in touch with the Teacher in Charge, Sophia Dommisse; sophia.dommisse@southlandgirls.school.nz

• Date: Saturday 16 March 2024
• Venue: James Hargest College,  Senior Campus
• Time: 8:15 am – 6.00 pm
• 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 he audience. 
• Transport: students are to make their own way to and from the venue.
• Cost: $25.00 per student – full payment due by Friday 8 March 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.