The Debating and Public Speaking program has a long and illustrious history at CGGS, resulting in generations of quick thinkers and articulate speakers.
Debating and Public Speaking empowers students with confidence, critical thinking and effective communication skills. To gain the ability to gather, evaluate and present credible information is an invaluable skill that can be applied to all facets of life. Students learn to analyse issues from multiple perspectives and clearly articulate their thoughts and ideas.
Each year students participate in inter-school debating and public speaking competitions.
- ACTDU Junior, Senior and Advanced Premier (Y5–12)
- The Australian Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships (Y7–12)
- Debating 101 (Y4–6)
- IGSA Festival of Speech (Y8–12)
- The Legislative Assembly competitions (Y7–12)
- The Plain English Speaking Award (Y11–12)
- Rostrum Public Speaking (Y5–6)
- Speakfest (Y9–10)
- The World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships (Y11–12)