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.
Draws
Ivanhoe
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A Grade
Round 3: Thursday, May 29th 2025 at 8pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 3 | vs. | Kew High School 2 |
| Our Lady of Mercy College 1 | vs. | Kew High School 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 2 | vs. | Preston High School 1 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 4 |
Round 4: Thursday, June 5th 2025 at 8pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Thursday, July 24th 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 3: Thursday, May 29th 2025 at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 4 | vs. | Kew High School 1 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 3 | vs. | Kew High School 2 |
| St Helena Secondary College 1 | vs. | Alphington Grammar School 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 3 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 |
| Our Lady of Mercy College 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 4 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 1 | vs. | Xavier College Senior 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 |
Round 4: Thursday, June 5th 2025 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Thursday, July 24th 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 3: Thursday, May 29th 2025 at 7pm
Advised Topic: Environment and Sustainability
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Marcellin College 1 | vs. | Kew High School 1 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 3 | vs. | Kew High School 2 |
| Marcellin College 2 | vs. | Preston High School 1 |
| Our Lady of Mercy College 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 4 |
Round 4: Thursday, June 5th 2025 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 7pm
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 3: Thursday, May 29th 2025 at 8pm
That Australia should implement a substantial tourist tax.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Preston High School 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 4 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 3 | vs. | Alphington Grammar School 1 |
| St Helena Secondary College 2 | vs. | Xavier College Senior 2 |
| St Helena Secondary College 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 1 |
| Our Lady of Mercy College 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 2 |
| Our Lady of Mercy College 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 3 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 4 | vs. | Preston High School 1 |
Round 4: Thursday, June 5th 2025 at 8pm
That Australia should ban the use of herbicides and pesticides in agriculture.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 8pm
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.