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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

Brighton

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A Grade

Round 4: Wednesday, May 7th 2025 at 8pm

Secret Topic

Affirmative team Negative team
St Bede's College 1vs.Brighton Secondary College 1
Albert Park College 1vs.Brighton Grammar School 1
Firbank Grammar School 1vs.Star of the Sea College 1

Round 5: Wednesday, May 21st 2025 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.

B Grade

Round 4: Wednesday, May 7th 2025 at 7pm

Secret Topic

Affirmative team Negative team
McKinnon Secondary College 1vs.Brighton Grammar School 1
St Bede's College 1vs.Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 1
Star of the Sea College 3vs.Firbank Grammar School 2
St Leonard's College 4vs.Star of the Sea College 2
Brighton Secondary College 1vs.Star of the Sea College 4
Sandringham College 1vs.St Leonard's College 3
St Leonard's College 2vs.Albert Park College 1
Firbank Grammar School 1vs.Star of the Sea College 1
St Leonard's College 1vs.Brighton Grammar School 2
Brighton Grammar School 3vs.Bye

Round 5: Wednesday, May 21st 2025 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.

C Grade

Round 4: Wednesday, May 7th 2025 at 8pm

Secret Topic

Affirmative team Negative team
McKinnon Secondary College 1vs.St Leonard's College 3
St Bede's College 1vs.St Leonard's College 2
McKinnon Secondary College 2vs.Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 2
Star of the Sea College 3vs.Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 1
St Leonard's College 4vs.Star of the Sea College 1
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 3vs.Brighton Grammar School 1
Brighton Secondary College 1vs.Star of the Sea College 4
Brighton Grammar School 4vs.Firbank Grammar School 2
Brighton Grammar School 3vs.Star of the Sea College 2
St Leonard's College 1vs.Brighton Grammar School 2
Firbank Grammar School 1vs.Beaumaris Secondary College 1

Round 5: Wednesday, May 21st 2025 at 8pm

That the Australian government should prioritise tourism as Australia's main export.

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 4: Wednesday, May 7th 2025 at 7pm

That Australia should ban the use of herbicides and pesticides in agriculture.

Affirmative team Negative team
McKinnon Secondary College 1vs.Albert Park College 1
St Bede's College 2vs.Firbank Grammar School 1
St Bede's College 1vs.Star of the Sea College 1
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 2vs.Brighton Grammar School 4
McKinnon Secondary College 2vs.Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 1
Star of the Sea College 3vs.St Bede's College 3
St Leonard's College 2vs.Star of the Sea College 4
Brighton Grammar School 3vs.Star of the Sea College 2
St Leonard's College 1vs.Brighton Grammar School 2
Star of the Sea College 2vs.Brighton Grammar School 1

Round 5: Wednesday, May 21st 2025 at 7pm

That it should be optional to complete the Census in Australia.

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.