Gold Coast Debating Competition
Inexperienced and experienced Years 7 to 12 Varsity College debaters are encouraged to take part in the Gold Coast Debating Association's annual competition. The competition runs from the end of Term 1 to the end of Term 2, with finals held in Term 3. As part of a debating team, students are coached by teaching staff and compete against other local schools with the aim of igniting a love of advocacy and logic in competitors.
From debating, students gain extensive public speaking experience, engage with current local and global issues, learn to advocate from a variety of perspectives and make friendships with like-minded students.