Following the Debating update in the last edition of Campus News, we are excited to announce that two QAHS teams have qualified to compete in the Gold Coast Debating Grand Final in their Division - what an outstanding effort by QAHS Debaters to reach the Grand Final!
Congratulations to the following QAHS Debaters for winning their respective Semi-Final debates last Wednesday 3 September to qualify for the Grand Final on Sunday 14 September at Bond University.
Intermediate B QHS 1:
Saskia Knevitt, Sofia Bedra, Remi Hoile, Millie Morphett, Xixi Wang
Open A QHS 2:
Izabella Wilson, Kiran Sen, Prince Sidiangco, Johanna Lee, Kiara Pellegrino
While the schedule for Sunday's Grand Final Debates at Bond University is outlined below, please note that the Intermediate B Grand Final debate was held on Thursday 11 September due to scheduling committments. The outcome of the Intermediate B Grand Final Debate will be announced as part of Sunday's Gold Coast Debating Grand Final presentations.
If you would like to attend the Open A Debate to support our QAHS Grand Finalists or the 2025 Gold Coast Debating Presentations, then please confirm your attendance, and the attendance of any other family members or friends, via this link.
We wish our Grand Final Debaters all the very best for their final Debate for 2025 and look forward to seeing Open A QHS 2 in action this Sunday – come along and show your support!
Bond University on Sunday 14 September – SCHEDULE:
3.00pm Open A Debate
2.15-3.00pm Afternoon Tea served in Basil Sellers Theatre
Presentations will take place after the Open A Debate.
5.00pm Event concludes
Karen Mackie
Debating Coordinator