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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

Ringwood

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Round 2: Wednesday, May 6th 2026

A Grade at 8pm

Secret Topic

Affirmative team Negative team
Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1vs.Vermont Secondary College 2
Mt Lilydale Mercy College 2vs.Vermont Secondary College 1
Our Lady of Sion College 1vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 2
Whitefriars College 1vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 1
Tintern Grammar 2vs.Mullauna College 1
Tintern Grammar 1vs.Luther College 1

B Grade at 7pm

Secret Topic

Affirmative team Negative team
Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1vs.Vermont Secondary College 1
Doncaster Secondary College 1vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 2
Whitefriars College 1vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 1
Donvale Christian College 1vs.Luther College 1
Donvale Christian College 2vs.Tintern Grammar 1
Yarra Valley Grammar School 3vs.Mullauna College 1
Tintern Grammar 2vs.Bye

C Grade at 7pm

That we regret the rise of social media as a primary news source.

Affirmative team Negative team
Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1vs.Vermont Secondary College 2
Oxley Christian College 2vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 4
Our Lady of Sion College 1vs.Oxley Christian College 3
Oxley Christian College 1vs.Vermont Secondary College 1
Vermont Secondary College 3vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 2
Donvale Christian College 1vs.Tintern Grammar 1
Tintern Grammar 2vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 1
Yarra Valley Grammar School 3vs.Mullauna College 1
Aquinas College 1vs.Vermont Secondary College 4

D Grade at 8pm

That it should be compulsory for all young people to complete 50 hours of community service each year.

Affirmative team Negative team
Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 4
Our Lady of Sion College 1vs.Koonung Secondary College 2
Tintern Grammar 3vs.Vermont Secondary College 2
Yarra Valley Grammar School 5vs.Mullauna College 1
Donvale Christian College 3vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 1
Oxley Christian College 1vs.Oxley Christian College 2
Donvale Christian College 1vs.Luther College 1
Yarra Valley Grammar School 2vs.Tintern Grammar 4
Donvale Christian College 2vs.Tintern Grammar 1
Yarra Valley Grammar School 3vs.Tintern Grammar 2
Koonung Secondary College 1vs.Vermont Secondary College 1
Whitefriars College 1vs.Billanook College 1

Round 3: Wednesday, May 20th 2026

A Grade at 8pm

Secret Topic

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

B Grade at 7pm

Secret Topic

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

C Grade at 7pm

Advised Topic: That schools should ...

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

D Grade at 8pm

That we should ban petrol cars from being used for business purposes (e.g. taxi, food delivery) from 2030.

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

Round 4: Wednesday, June 10th 2026

A Grade at 8pm

Secret Topic

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

B Grade at 7pm

Secret Topic

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

C Grade at 7pm

Secret Topic

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

D Grade at 8pm

That we should pursue life on Mars.

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

Round 5: Wednesday, July 22nd 2026

A Grade 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 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 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.

D Grade at 8pm

That dynamic pricing 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.