Debating and public speaking develops the confidence and ability to present yourself and your ideas in the clearest and brightest light, an attribute that lasts a lifetime.
Right from Kindergarten to Year 12 all students can get involved in inter-house public speaking competition, with inter-house debating starting in Year 6.
Our representative debating squad is open to students from Year 5 through to Year 11. Each team meets in age groups and the squad also works across these years to mentor younger students and assist coaches.
Debating and public speaking is a brilliant opportunity to learn how to be persuasive and convincing, structure your thoughts, think on your feet and stay calm under duress. All this happens in a fun collegial environment beyond the classroom, where life-long friendships are forged.
Our squad approach saw CCGS named as the inaugural HICES Champion Debating ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø in 2015 and retain the title in 2016, based on the number of debates participated and the number won. In 2018, we were named the HICES Champion Debating ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø again after strong performances from the seven CCGS teams that entered the competition.Â