Welcome to the DAV Website
The DAV is a non-profit association which exists to promote debate. It
is the peak debating body in Victoria and runs large competitions for
adults and for schools across Victoria. It provides training and
resources for debaters, teachers and adjudicators.
Junior Public Speaking Competition -
March 31st
Registration for the 2014 Junior Public Speaking Competition has now opened. The Public Speaking Competition is open to students from Years 7-9.
The preliminary round will take place over one school day and commence with a training component. Students will then deliver one prepared speech and two impromptu speeches.
The top-scoring speakers from each region will be invited to proceed to the semi-finals which will be held in Term 3. A grand-final will then be held in Term 4. The prepared speeches in the semi-final and grand-final may be the same speech as presented in the preliminary round or a new speech.
Registration can be completed by school co-ordinators on the Schools page and will close on Wednesday 30 April at 5pm.
If you have any questions about the program please contact the Training and Deveopment Administrator, Melissa Matteo.