NT Team

Nationals Schools Debating Championships usually takes place in May.

Every year there is a National Schools Debating Competition held on a rotating basis around Australia. Participation in the NT Team requires commitment, organisation and dedication. Participants are expected to adhere to a strict training schedule in the lead up to the national competition. NT Team members have many opportunities to meet and network with debaters from all over Australia, including participating in social activities.

The NT Team is selected on a trial day where students debate several times in a series of short preparation debates. The team is selected by a panel of experienced debaters, adjudicators and the NT Coach.

The NT contingent comprises 4 student debaters and 1 reserve , 1 adult NT Coach and 1 adult NT adjudicator. Congratulations to the following students who have represented the NT:

• 2022 ACT: Piper Mules, Trudy Francis, Samuel Ricketts, Darshi Pandithage, Jasper Mules (reserve), Gabby Francis (reserve)

• 2021 TAS: Megan Rollings, Piper Mules, Trudy Francis, Jacinta Saynor, Samuel Ricketts (reserve), Darshi Pandithage (reserve)

• 2020 ONLINE NSDC: Megan Rollings, Piper Mules, Trudy Francis, Olivia Anderson

• 2019 NT: Samuel Roussos, Joel Keith, Harvie Stiller, Lachlan Anderson, Piper Mules (reserve), Megan Rollings (reserve), Olivia Anderson (reserve) NT

• 2018 WA: Jason MacDonald, Samuel Roussos, Joel Keith, Rose Dixon-Campbell, Harvie Stiller (reserve)

• 2017 QLD: Jason MacDonald, Eddie Gardiner, Imogen Bowden, Matthew Shaw, Samuel Roussos (reserve)

• 2016 NSW: Eddie Gardiner, Chloe Twining, Sage Walle, Nisangi Wijesinghe, Jason Mcdonald (reserve)

• 2015 SA: Beth Hubble, Emily Walker, Eddie Gardiner, Mark Jerusalem, Meika Liveris (reserve)

• 2014 VIC: Emily Walker, Mitchell Abram, Miles Elkington, Jacob Koehler, Beth Hubble (reserve)

• 2013 ACT: Kaejenn Tchia, Daniel Hamilton, Kenny Lee, Jacob Koehler, Mitchell Abram (reserve)

• 2012 TAS: Daniel Hamilton, Kenny Lee, Georgia Barlow