Debating
Debating is an important extra curricular activity at St Andrew’s Cathedral School, with a long tradition.
During Term 1, St Andrew’s takes part in the Independent Schools Debating Association (ISDA) competition. In Term 2 we conduct a number of invitational debates and in Term 3 we conduct the House Debating Competition, with points counting towards the fiercely contested Dean Pitt Shield. In Term 4, we conduct further invitational debates. SACS is also involved in a number of the university schools competitions, including (but not limited to) The University of Sydney Schools Debating Competition and the Macquarie University Schools Cup. This year we had some outstanding debaters who received special mention. St Andrew’s also conducts Staff versus Student debates each Term, which provide much hilarity for all.
The Friends of Debating @ SACS
A new and exciting parents and supporters group!
This year we will also be holding our first meeting of the Friends of Debating @ SACS. This will take the form of a Wine and Cheese Evening for parents, grandparents, staff and friends who would like to become involved in debating at St Andrew’s. This gala event will take place very early in Term 4.
We value the enormous contribution that parents and friends make to the wider School community and would love to have you more involved in supporting the St Andrew’s Debating Society.
ISDA Competition
St Andrew’s is a participant in the Independent Schools Debating Association competition, which involves nearly 40 schools divided into four zones. A set of seven preliminary rounds is followed by three semi-finals and a grand final round.
Junior School and Years 7 to 8 teams prepare at 5:55pm to debate at 7.00pm. Years 9 and 10 and the Senior A and B teams prepare at 6:55pm to debate at 8.00pm. These times may not apply to social debates and you should check starting times with your coach.
The venues, dates and times for SACS ISDA involvement in 2008 will be listed prior to the competition.
Further information about the ISDA competition may be found at the ISDA website, http://isdadebating.info/.
If you would like any further details about the St Andrew’s Debating Society, please contact David Rhodes on 02 9286 9626 or email to drhodes@sacs.nsw.edu.au.
Mr David Rhodes
Debating Coordinator
