{"id":26829,"date":"2026-10-29T14:44:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T03:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/?post_type=article&#038;p=26829"},"modified":"2026-10-29T15:10:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T04:10:57","slug":"debating-trials-for-years-8-10-2027-teams","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/article\/debating-trials-for-years-8-10-2027-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Debating Trials for Years 8-10 (2027 Teams)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With growing interest in debating at SCEGGS, we are bringing the Year 8-10 debating trials forward to Term 4 to support team selection ahead of the 2027 season. Trials for Year 6 and Year 7 students will continue to take place in early Term 1, 2027.<\/p>\n<p>These trials are for students wishing to represent SCEGGS in debating competitions during <strong>2027<\/strong>, including ISDA, Eastside and Archdale.<\/p>\n<p>This means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Current Year 7 students<\/strong> will be trialling for <strong>Year 8 teams in 2027<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Current Year 8 students<\/strong> will be trialling for <strong>Year 9 teams in 2027<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Current Year 9 students<\/strong> will be trialling for <strong>Year 10 teams in 2027<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We warmly encourage all interested students to trial, whether they are completely new to debating or already have experience. Debating is a wonderful opportunity to develop confidence, critical thinking, public speaking and teamwork skills, and we welcome students of all abilities to get involved.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Trial Dates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Current Year 7 students (Year 8 in 2027)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Monday 9 November<\/strong>, 3.15pm-5.00pm (W34)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Year 8 and Year 9 students (Years 9 and 10 in 2027)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Monday 16 November<\/strong>, 3.15pm-5.00pm (W34)<\/p>\n<p>Students should attend the trial date for their year group. If your child is unable to attend, please contact the <a href=\"mailto:debating@sceggs.nsw.edu.au\">Debating Coordinator.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Registrations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Registrations are completed by parents and carers through <strong>Clipboard<\/strong> and close at <strong>5.30pm on Monday 2 November<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The registration can be found in the <strong>Activity Selection<\/strong> tab on Clipboard.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Competition Preferences<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>As part of the registration process, parents and carers will be asked to nominate their preferred debating competition(s) for 2027. While every effort will be made to accommodate preferences, placement in a particular competition cannot be guaranteed. Information about each competition is included below:<\/p>\n<h5><strong>ISDA (Independent Schools Debating Association)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>ISDA is a\u00a0 highly competitive competition involving independent schools from across Sydney. The competition begins in <strong>February 2027<\/strong> and offers students the opportunity to debate against a wide range of schools and opponents.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Eastside Debating<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Eastside is a local inter-school competition involving schools from Sydney&#8217;s eastern suburbs. Commencing in <strong>late February 2027<\/strong>, Eastside provides a competitive debating environment within a smaller and more localised competition structure.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Archdale Debating<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>This is a girls-only competition held on <strong>Tuesday evenings<\/strong>, involving independent girls&#8217; schools from across Sydney. Archdale offers students the opportunity to compete against a broad range of schools within a female debating environment.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Transport and Logistics<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For all competitions, buses are provided for students to depart SCEGGS after school and travel to the host school.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Return buses are generally provided for competitions involving schools outside the Eastern Suburbs.<\/li>\n<li>Eastside fixtures typically provide a <strong>one-way bus only<\/strong>, with parents and carers responsible for collection from the host school.<\/li>\n<li>Students travelling on return buses generally arrive back at SCEGGS between <strong>8.30pm and 9.00pm<\/strong>, depending on traffic and venue location.<\/li>\n<li>Parents and carers are welcome to collect students directly from venues.<\/li>\n<li>Fixture information, venue maps and travel details are published on <strong>Clipboard<\/strong> throughout the season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>What to Expect<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Students will be placed into teams on the day and will receive their debate topic at the beginning of the preparation period, so no prior preparation is required.<\/p>\n<p>The afternoon will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A preparation period with teammates<\/li>\n<li>A formal debate adjudicated by experienced debating coaches<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities for students to demonstrate their reasoning, communication and teamwork skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>The Selection Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To ensure a fair and consistent process, each debate will be adjudicated by a panel of coaches using standard debating criteria. Following the trials, results will be reviewed carefully before teams are selected for the 2027 season.<\/p>\n<p>Students who participate in the trials may also request individual feedback after teams have been announced.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Important Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Students should bring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A pen and paper<\/li>\n<li>A water bottle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that this is a <strong>no-devices event<\/strong>, and mobile phones and laptops should not be used during the trials.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming students to the trials and wish all participants the very best.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Questions?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Please contact the <a href=\"mailto:debating@sceggs.nsw.edu.au\">Debating Coordinator, Suvini Kottegoda<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suvini Kottegoda<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Social Sciences Teacher and Debating Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With growing interest in debating at SCEGGS, we are bringing the Year 8-10 debating trials forward to Term 4 to support team selection ahead of the 2027 season. Trials for Year 6 and Year 7 students will continue to take place in early Term 1, 2027. 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