2026 Most Valuable Debaters
In acknowledgment of their exemplary leadership, teamwork, and commitment to debating, we extend our congratulations to the following students who have been awarded the title of 2026 Most Valuable Debater
Junior B : Madison S - Seymour
Junior A : David S - Adelaide High
Intermediate B : Jessica H - Mitcham Girls
Intermediate A : Zara B - Mitcham Girl
Senior B : Daphne L - St John's Grammar
Senior A : Reuben P - Pembroke School
Junior and Intermediate Grand Finals
On Sunday, 18 October, the SADA Junior and Intermediate Grade Grand Finals were held at the Sir Samuel Way Building. All finals were fiercely contested, with the majority of results decided by split decisions.
The high standard of debate and the close margins are a testament to the dedication, preparation and talent of all teams. Congratulations to all competitors on their outstanding performances throughout the competition.
Congratulations to the following winning teams:
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Junior B Grade: St Peter’s Girls
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Junior A Grade: Pembroke College
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Intermediate B Grade: Walford Anglican School
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Intermediate A Grade: St Peter’s College
Best Speaker Awards
Special congratulations to the following students who were awarded Best Speaker in their respective debates:
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Junior B Grade: Isabella B – Pembroke School
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Junior A Grade: Ally T – Pembroke School
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Intermediate B Grade: Shareef H – Pembroke School
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Intermediate A Grade: Frances P – Pulteney Grammar School
Congratulations to all the winning teams and Best Speaker recipients on these well-deserved achievements. A big thank you to the adjudicators, coaches, teachers and supporters who contributed to another outstanding series of Grand Finals.
ABOUT US
The SADA is South Australia’s leading debating association, providing coaching, adjudicators and education services to people of all ages and abilities. The SADA co-ordinates the State’s largest, longest running schools competition, its' only adults debating competition and the State Debating Team. The patron of the SADA is the Honourable Laura Stein, Chief Justice of South Australia.
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![Location and Registration Update!
Tomorrow's Adjudicator Training and Accreditation Night will be held in the Pentreath Building, St Peter's College, from 6 to 8pm.
Please confirm your intention to attend via EventBrite [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sada-adjudicator-accreditation-evening-2026-tickets-1985771215160 or link in bio] so we can estimate numbers and prepare accordingly.
Thank you for the overwhelming interest so far, and we hope to see you there tomorrow!
Note: if you cannot make it tomorrow, please email our Vice President Administration Rebecca Barlow at vpa.sada@gmail.com as there will be online sessions.](https://scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/656664879_1374435638059429_6051770758656760420_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=FZ6_74HL4skQ7kNvwFEIHWG&_nc_oc=AdopkgWd3YtIkgWJv29umphRXvw2qxB_-8ftyltQmWYB-HJO1V5BVjkc_SPRaDaRlHM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Nc4iSZLOT-335GZxsbYY2A&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQJOlD7SkjCRlZKnxWYbwQ9P6LtPaAeEYuqF9KRBCcyI9deBJAXWcgV6G1VErYWZYCHZgEfUGeaa&oh=00_AQO4NzFMC6UE0qdb4TSuD2-PlPwv9GLa-6MEqhDZzR3HLA&oe=6ADD9E68)
![2026 Season Update!
The third and final Education Evening, titled Secret Topic Case Construction, POI & Rebuttal Masterclass, will be held on Tuesday 31 March 2026, from 4:30 to 6:00pm in Big School Room, St Peter's College.
This workshop is best suited for Intermediate A, Senior B and Senior A debaters. It is an advanced masterclass focused on high-level rebuttal, avoiding "shopping list" rebuttal, integrated rebuttal, analytical advantage, identifying key clashes, responding to POIs, and preparing for secret topic debates.
Our annual series of Education Evenings are free and led by SADA Education Officers. The sessions are open to all students and school debating coaches in South Australia. They are an amazing gateway for new debaters' introductory exposure to debating or for returning debaters to refresh their knowledge prior to the new competition season.
Register via the link in our bio, or at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/education-evening-3-secret-topic-case-construction-poi-rebuttal-tickets-1984363830635.
[The first and second Education Evenings, on 16 and 24 March respectively, will explore debating fundamentals, junior/intermediate case construction and rebuttal. More details in our previous posts.]](https://scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/645949906_1357078456461814_2533545749266136240_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=aeaVN0YHIAIQ7kNvwGeSsZt&_nc_oc=AdqvKj3HP-uLSBwRIINJOzpPT19VXrC74UMP0S1vrRivJCAv-VWPA7Rd0wv3WTY7pdQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Nc4iSZLOT-335GZxsbYY2A&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQKnNdGJYQGK1lbht5xIHpZSRkJLpsMW5R6yshHmI477L37AayQd1NXaFIgUSXnVRoBYUcrg8gNn&oh=00_AQMXTM1VsEJhunOXaNIw_g1szlxi4JFCBYFnOceWeJdGHA&oe=6ADDB226)
