Literature and language arts
Debating
Debating develops essential skills such as critical thinking, public speaking, research, teamwork and active listening. Students represent their schools in state-wide competitions.
A suite of digital resources is also available, offering valuable insights to participants and supporting teachers in establishing and delivering successful debating programs in their schools.
How to set up an online debate – using Google Meet and booking an online adjudicator
Duration: 4:24
This is a quick demonstration of how to set up an online debate using Google Meet and book an online adjudicator.
Programs
Upcoming applications
![The primary debating team winners for 2018 hold their trophy](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2021-07/The%20Arts%20Unit%20Debating%202018.jpeg?itok=i5mTXg9I)
Primary Schools State Debating Championships – New England trial – applications still open
Trial date: Thu 12 Sep 2024
![The primary debating team winners for 2018 hold their trophy](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2021-07/The%20Arts%20Unit%20Debating%202018.jpeg?itok=i5mTXg9I)
Primary Schools State Debating Championships – Western NSW trial – applications still open
Trial: Fri 13 Sep 2024
Junior State Debating Championships – Illawarra and South East Region selection trials – expression of interest
Expressions of interest due by 5:00 pm, Sun 15 Sept 2024
Junior State Debating Championships – Riverina selection trials – expression of interest
Online event
Express your interest by: Thu 24 Oct 2024
Upcoming events
![The primary debating team winners for 2018 hold their trophy](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2021-07/The%20Arts%20Unit%20Debating%202018.jpeg?itok=i5mTXg9I)
Primary Schools State Debating Championships – South Western Sydney trial
![2023 CHS thirds team](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2024-01/2023%20Thirds.jpg?itok=ict4BUby)
Combined High Schools representative debating – trials
![The primary debating team winners for 2018 hold their trophy](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2021-07/The%20Arts%20Unit%20Debating%202018.jpeg?itok=i5mTXg9I)
Primary Schools State Debating Championships – New England trial
Junior State Debating Championships – Sydney selection trials
![The primary debating team winners for 2018 hold their trophy](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2021-07/The%20Arts%20Unit%20Debating%202018.jpeg?itok=i5mTXg9I)
Primary Schools State Debating Championships – Illawarra and South East trial
![The primary debating team winners for 2018 hold their trophy](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2021-07/The%20Arts%20Unit%20Debating%202018.jpeg?itok=i5mTXg9I)
Primary Schools State Debating Championships – Western NSW trial
Junior State Debating Championships – Western Sydney trials
![The primary debating team winners for 2018 hold their trophy](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2021-07/The%20Arts%20Unit%20Debating%202018.jpeg?itok=i5mTXg9I)