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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.

Schools Competition
(Yr 9-12 Debating)

Draws

Toorak

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A Grade

Round 2: Monday, May 6th 2024 at 7pm

That voluntourism does more harm than good.

Affirmative teamNegative team
Xavier College 1vs.St Kevin's College 2
Xavier College 2vs.St Kevin's College 1
Melbourne High School 1vs.Lauriston Girls' School 3
Xavier College 4vs.St Kevin's College 4
Genazzano FCJ College 1vs.Sacre Coeur 1
Melbourne High School 2vs.Lauriston Girls' School 1
Lauriston Girls' School 4vs.Xavier College 3
St Kevin's College 3vs.Lauriston Girls' School 2

Round 3: Tuesday, May 21st 2024 at 7pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

Round 4: Tuesday, June 11th 2024 at 7pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

Round 5: Monday, August 5th 2024 at 7pm

Secret Topic

Round five is power-paired (teams will debate against a team adjacent to them on the ladder). Draws for round five will be released after round four.

 

B Grade

Round 2: Monday, May 6th 2024 at 8pm

That greenwashing should be a criminal offence.

Affirmative teamNegative team
Xavier College 1vs.St Kevin's College 2
Xavier College 2vs.St Kevin's College 1
Genazzano FCJ College 2vs.Lauriston Girls' School 3
Melbourne High School 1vs.St Kevin's College 4
Xavier College 4vs.Melbourne High School 3
Genazzano FCJ College 1vs.Xavier College 3
Melbourne High School 2vs.Lauriston Girls' School 1
Lauriston Girls' School 4vs.Sacre Coeur 2
St Kevin's College 3vs.Lauriston Girls' School 2
Sacre Coeur 1vs.Bye

Round 3: Tuesday, May 21st 2024 at 8pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

Round 4: Tuesday, June 11th 2024 at 8pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

Round 5: Monday, August 5th 2024 at 8pm

Secret Topic

Round five is power-paired (teams will debate against a team adjacent to them on the ladder). Draws for round five will be released after round four.

 

C Grade

Round 2: Monday, May 6th 2024 at 7pm

That electric cars do more harm than good.

Affirmative teamNegative team
Xavier College 1vs.St Kevin's College 2
Xavier College 2vs.St Kevin's College 1
Melbourne High School 4vs.Lauriston Girls' School 3
Melbourne High School 1vs.St Kevin's College 4
Xavier College 4vs.Melbourne High School 3
Genazzano FCJ College 1vs.Xavier College 3
Melbourne High School 2vs.Lauriston Girls' School 1
Lauriston Girls' School 4vs.St Kevin's College 3
Lauriston Girls' School 2vs.Bye

Round 3: Tuesday, May 21st 2024 at 7pm

Recreation and Entertainment

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

Round 4: Tuesday, June 11th 2024 at 7pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

Round 5: Monday, August 5th 2024 at 7pm

That alternative medicine (e.g. herbal remedies, hypnotherapy) should be banned.

Round five is power-paired (teams will debate against a team adjacent to them on the ladder). Draws for round five will be released after round four.

 

D Grade

Round 2: Monday, May 6th 2024 at 8pm

That Victoria should cancel the Suburban Rail Loop.

Affirmative teamNegative team
Xavier College 1vs.St Kevin's College 2
Xavier College 2vs.St Kevin's College 1
Melbourne High School 4vs.St Kevin's College 4
Genazzano FCJ College 2vs.Xavier College 3
Melbourne High School 1vs.Sacre Coeur 1
Xavier College 4vs.Melbourne High School 3
Melbourne High School 2vs.St Kevin's College 3
Genazzano FCJ College 1vs.Bye

Round 3: Tuesday, May 21st 2024 at 8pm

That Australia should implement a 4-days school week.

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

Round 4: Tuesday, June 11th 2024 at 8pm

That Australian government elections should be conducted online.

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

Round 5: Monday, August 5th 2024 at 8pm

That streaming services (e.g. Netflix) made the wrong decision to ban password sharing.

Round five is power-paired (teams will debate against a team adjacent to them on the ladder). Draws for round five will be released after round four.