Debaters Association of Victoria - Finals draws

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2025 DAV Schools Competition

Finals Draws

Thursday 21st August 2025

Lowther Hall AGS

Thursday 28th August 2025

Haileybury College Keysborough

Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Northcote High School

Thursday 11th September 2025

Xavier College

Thursday 9th October 2025

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak

Thursday 16th October 2025

Melbourne Grammar School

Thursday 24th October 2025

Caulfield Grammar School, St. Kilda East