DAV Women's 2025
The DAV Women's Competition is a debating tournament held exclusively for women, with the aim of supporting and encouraging female-identifying students. Historically women have been underrepresented in debating and as such we would like to offer this unique opportunity for them to further develop their skills in a friendly environment outside of the main Schools Competition.
Students will register individually and be randomly allocated to a team of three on arrival. The day will begin with a training session led by some of the DAV's best female trainers. All debates will be secret topics with one hour of preparation time.
Level: Senior
Where: Strathcona Girls Grammar School, 34 Scott St, Canterbury
When: Sunday 2 March, 9am-4:30pm
Who: Female students from years 11-12 (capped at 12 students per school).
Format: 3 secret topic debates
Cost: $60 per student
To register for Senior Women's debating, complete this form.
Level: Intermediate (Year 9-10)
Where: Loreto Mandeville Hall, Clendon Road, Toorak
When: Sunday 23 March, 9am-4:30pm
Who: Female students from years 9-10 (capped at 12 students per school).
Format: 3 secret topic debates
Cost: $60 per student
To register for Intermediate Women's debating, complete this form.
Prizes will be awarded to the winning team and highest scoring speakers of the day.