Co-Curricular Handbook 2012

Debating

Debating and Public Speaking
St Hilda's has a proud tradition in debating and public speaking. Student from Years 4 through to 12 annually compete in a number of competitions both on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane.

The school has had a great deal of success over the years and the group of students interested and participating in these two co-curricular activities continues to grow. Additionally both these activities form part of our inter-house competition and inter-class competitions have also been held.

Debating and Public Speaking allow the students to develop a range of skills such as: speaking in front of a crowd, developing an argument and impromptu speaking. More importantly students grow in self-confidence and awareness of the world around them. Above all they have fun and have a chance to meet students from other schools with similar interests

Co-ordinator:    TBA

Contact:             07 5532 4103 / 0412 074 062
Year Levels:      Years 7-12 
Terms:               Terms 1, 2 and 3
Venue:               Various schools on the northern end of the gold Coast – depending on year level
Times:               Wednesday evenings – start times is 6pm, excluding short preparation debates which begin 
                           1 hour to 1 hour 45 minutes prior, according to year level.

Students enter into a spirited, two-sided discussion based on research and knowledge.  Students develop analytical skills, research skills, thinking on their feet, teamwork and public speaking skills.  These are all skills which can be used in a variety of ways throughout their life.