With several different levels of challenge, Rangitoto College has a place for everyone interested in debating. The Open competitions for both juniors and seniors provide a space for those new to debating or looking for a more casual way to work on their presenting skills. Those looking for a more competitive experience can join the Premier Junior and Premier Advanced teams, which take on competitions such as the East Coast Bays Annual Rotary Debate and have seen students go on to participate in the New Zealand Schools’ Competition.

The criteria towards this being added onto your student profile is

• being a member of a debating team
• attend more than 50% of team meetings
• participate in at least one interschool debate.

In order to have your activity added to your profile in time to be recognised at prizegiving, please ensure it is added by:

• Year 9 and Year 10: 21 November 2025
• Year 11: 19 November 2025
• Year 12 and Year 13: 18 September 2025

Please check that your profile data is being updated regularly throughout the year.