👋 Welcome to GPS 1sts Debating Competition 2023

Welcome to the tabulation site for the 1sts division of the GPS Debating Competition 2023! If you are looking for a different year group, navigate to it by clicking the logo on the top left-hand corner of the page.

On this site, you will find the following elements:

  • Draw for the current round: The adjudicator can be found on the right hand column.
  • Motions: You can access the exact wording of topics and information slides upon topic release time here (they will remain up for the duration of the tournament). 
  • Sides: You can see the pre-allocated side (Affirmative/Negative) your school is on for each round here.
  • Feedback Progress: Check that you have submitted feedback on your adjudicator for all rounds.

During the tournament, you will be able to find:

  • Results: which shows the win/loss results of each debate
  • Team standings: showing wins only (not speaker scores or ranking).

Topic Areas:

Round 1: Education

Round 2: Ethical Issues

Round 3: Science and Society

Round 4: Sport

Round 5: Australian Politics

Round 6: Media, Culture & Entertainment

Round 7: International Issues

Thank you for participating in this tournament. I hope that you enjoy it. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Isabella Freeland.

Tournament Staff
Tabulation: Isabella Freeland
Organisation: Tash Sanjay
Chief Adjudicator: Isabella Freeland