Competitions
The ACTDU coordinates six annual competitions open to all school students in Years 5 to 12. Our competitions are a great forum for students to explore their public speaking and problem solving skills. We aim to foster a positive, encouraging and exciting environment for students. All debates are adjudicated by an ACTDU accredited adjudicator, and students will have the opportunity to seek feedback from the adjudicator after every debate.
Semester 18 preliminary rounds
The Semester 1 competitions run from March to June and typically includes 8 preliminary rounds and 3 final rounds. These competitions include the Junior Open (Years 6-8), Senior Open (Years 9-10) and Advanced Open (Years 11-12). |
Semester 28 preliminary rounds
The Semester 2 competitions run from August to October and typically includes 8 preliminary rounds and 3 final rounds. These competitions include the Junior Premier (Years 5-8), Senior Premier (Years 9-10) and Advanced Premier (Years 11-12). |