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 School 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 School again after strong performances from the seven CCGS teams that entered the competition.