Join the Cape Town Primary Schools Debating league
Welcome! We are excited to embark on an enriching journey with Cape Town’s youngest debaters. Our brave speakers will compete in five preliminary rounds hosted at various schools across the city, culminating in a final where we recognize our top speakers and teams.
By joining us, you'll become part of a new initiative designed to foster critical thinking, articulate communication, and civic awareness among our young learners. We understand that debating may be a fresh experience for everyone joining us, which is why we're here to support your school through every step of the way.
Below, you will find several resources about the league. Together, we’ll create an environment that makes it possible for young minds to find their voices and articulate their beliefs.
Testimonials from our Johannesburg program
“At the start of the season the boys were anxious as this was an all-time first for them. The warmth and safe environment offered during the debate season has grown both their confidence and ability. At the start of our term, they were all lined up outside my class (before extra murals began for the term), begging to start debate. It has been such a privilege to both work with you and the other members and then to witness the growth of my learners.”
“Glenanda Primary School joined the Johannesburg South Debating League which has proven to be an extremely rewarding experience. The knowledge that the organiser, Mr T. Moodley shared was both conducive and efficacious since it had tips and tricks that helped our learners become successful. By participating in Inter-School competitions, it led them into becoming effective, buddying debaters and very competitive against high profile schools. Our learners' success from this experience has made them confident and conscious of greater expectations. Mr T.Moodley portrays a great deal of knowledge and enthusiasm in what he does.”
Resources
- The Debate Format
This guide outlines our debate format, speaker roles, and scoring criteria.
- Tournament Schedule and Topics
This page details our complete tournament schedule, including venues, dates, and debate topics for both Junior and Senior Divisions. Get your calendars ready!
- Our Team
Meet the team behind the National Debating League and our Cape Town Primary Schools Debating League.
Register Your School
Registering a team is as simple as downloading the registration form and emailing it back to us. Please contact us for more information. We’re here to guide new schools in every way possible.