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Article by Mr Beer and Mr Vercoe
Debating Report
The Evatt Competition
Three teams of two students from Years 10-12 set out to Kardinia College to represent us in the Evatt Competition. The Evatt Competition is where debating meets diplomacy, negotiation and strategy, immersing young people into the world of peace and security on the ‘international’ stage.
The students, representing the Kingdom of Bahrain, Hellenic Republic and Islamic Republic of Pakistan, engaged in a battle of wits and diplomacy against five other teams, representing Somalia, Denmark, Panama, France and Colombia. Our teams worked together to debate a UN Security Council Resolution both on the chamber floor and out in the negotiation room. There was a first resolution, for which they had a week to prepare, and another resolution proposed on the day where they had to participate in an impromptu debate.
Our students are eagerly anticipating their results to see if they can make it through to the next round in Melbourne, in which the top 30-45 teams across the state convene in the regional finals. If again successful, the top 15 teams compete for the State finals, and there will be a National Final in late November/early December for the winners of each state.
It was a great opportunity for our students to flex their diplomacy skills and collaborate with like-minded peers across the Geelong region.
Debating
We have commenced our Year 7 debating program with meetings and practices happening for our awesome debaters. We have debating upcoming at Clonard College on the 2nd of September, 16th of September, 14th of October and the 28th of October. This will be our first chance for our debaters to engage with students from other schools competitively.
If you are keen to get involved please see Mr Beer or Mr Vercoe
TEDX
We have our upcoming TEDX event on the 7th of September. It is going to be a great celebration of the work our students are passionate about and gives them a chance to be visible on TEDs Youtube channel. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Our News // 28 August 2026
Article by Mr Beer and Mr Vercoe
Debating Report
The Evatt Competition
Three teams of two students from Years 10-12 set out to Kardinia College to represent us in the Evatt Competition. The Evatt Competition is where debating meets diplomacy, negotiation and strategy, immersing young people into the world of peace and security on the ‘international’ stage.
The students, representing the Kingdom of Bahrain, Hellenic Republic and Islamic Republic of Pakistan, engaged in a battle of wits and diplomacy against five other teams, representing Somalia, Denmark, Panama, France and Colombia. Our teams worked together to debate a UN Security Council Resolution both on the chamber floor and out in the negotiation room. There was a first resolution, for which they had a week to prepare, and another resolution proposed on the day where they had to participate in an impromptu debate.
Our students are eagerly anticipating their results to see if they can make it through to the next round in Melbourne, in which the top 30-45 teams across the state convene in the regional finals. If again successful, the top 15 teams compete for the State finals, and there will be a National Final in late November/early December for the winners of each state.
It was a great opportunity for our students to flex their diplomacy skills and collaborate with like-minded peers across the Geelong region.
Debating
We have commenced our Year 7 debating program with meetings and practices happening for our awesome debaters. We have debating upcoming at Clonard College on the 2nd of September, 16th of September, 14th of October and the 28th of October. This will be our first chance for our debaters to engage with students from other schools competitively.
If you are keen to get involved please see Mr Beer or Mr Vercoe
TEDX
We have our upcoming TEDX event on the 7th of September. It is going to be a great celebration of the work our students are passionate about and gives them a chance to be visible on TEDs Youtube channel. We look forward to seeing you there.
