Debating & Public Speaking

Co-Run by 99.95 ATAR & Captain of NSW Debating

Co-Established by Worlds Schools Debater Michael Kwak

MICHAEL KWAK (HEAD OF DEBATING)
99.95 ATAR, Australian Debater, NSW Captain of Debating, ISDA/GPS Representative

ARCHIE HANCOCK (CO-FOUNDER)
99.60 ATAR, 1st ISDA/GPS SHORE Debating, Coach of 5+.Years, Sydney University Public Speaker

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With one of the best courses in Sydney, we help sharpen argumentative skills by teaching the basics of forming strong arguments, structuring debates, and analysing issues from different perspectives, enabling students to communicate clearly and persuasively in academic or competitive settings.

DETAILS

Commencement | Start of each term

Grade Eligibility | Year 3 to Year 11

Class Duration | 2 hours

Class Size | 6 to 8 students

Term Length | 10 weeks

Days Available | Monday - Thursday Afternoons, Saturday and Sunday (9:00 - 5:00pm)

TERM SCHEDULE

Term schedule is being launched soon. Classes will start on the 1st of March 2025.

Michael representing the Australian National Team at World Schools Debating 2024

More about Michael & Archie

Michael

2023 (Year 11):

  • State Team (Top 4 in NSW and only Year 11 in Team)

  • Broke 1st at NSDC (National Schools Debating Competition) in round robin rounds and 3rd overall

  • Combined GPS 1sts Team and NSW State Champions (Beating CHS, CAS and IGSA rep teams)

  • GPS 1sts Premiers (6/7 wins)

2024 (Year 12):

  • State Team Captain (Top Speaker in NSW)

  • Broke 1st at NSDC on 7/7 debates and 20/21 judges. Grand finalists.

  • One of 5 selected into Australian National Team

  • Broke 12th at WSDC

  • Octo-finalists - Combined GPS 1sts Team Selection and NSW State Championships (Beating Archdale, CHS and CAS Rep Teams) back-to-back

  • Captain of Shore Debating and Mock Trial

  • ISDA and GPS 1sts 2019-24 3 x ISDA semifinalists

Archie

Year 12

  • 1st ISDA & GPS Debater

  • Captain of Mock Trial

University & Career

  • 1st ISDA & GPS Debating Coach SHORE School

  • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Sydney University (Distinction Average)

  • Head of Debating SPC (2021)

  • Sydney University Asimus Medal for Oratory (2021)

  • Worked under renowned barristers Bret Walker and Richard Beasley for the Ruby Princess Inquiry (2020)

  • Big 6 Law Firm Allens Graduate (2026)