The Great Student Debate Competition

Here is your chance to dive into debating with the Seriously Social Great Student Debate for Social Sciences Week 2025!

What is the Great Student Debate?

An exciting national competition where students in Years 8, 9 and 10 engage in spirited debate and develop essential skills while exploring key issues in Australian history.

This year’s debate will address the statement: “That Australian history unites us.”

Eligibility: Open to students in Years 8, 9 and 10 who are new to competitive debating.

Prizes:

• a contribution towards costs to attend the final competition in Canberra,
• a debate coaching workshop before the competition led by experts,
• the opportunity to showcase their skills at the National Library of Australia during Social Sciences Week!

How to enter:

Complete the Great Student Debate Competition Registration Pack and return it via email to info@socialsciences.org.au

Entries close 10am AEST 1 May 2025.

For more information email info@socialsciences.org.au

The Great Student Debate: Research Skills Webinar

To help your students prepare for the Great Student Debate, Seriously Social is partnering with the National Library of Australia to provide a free webinar on digital research skills!

What is the NLA Education Great Student Debate Research Skills Webinar?

A live, online event led by experts from the National Library of Australia that will show your students how to access and navigate the National Library collection through gallery objects, library services, eResources, Digital Classroom, the catalogue and Trove.

Who should attend?

Australian school students and teachers, particularly those who wish to take part in the Great Student Debate during Social Sciences Week 2025.

When is it?

April 1, 1.00PM AEST/2.00PM ADST

How much does it cost?

Attendance is FREE for school students and teachers.

Register here to attend.

For more information, email info@socialsciences.org.au