East London Primary Schools Debating League

The East London Primary Schools Debating League will have it's inaugural tournament on the 24th of February 2024.

Register for our 2024 season by 30 January 2024.

Entry is open to all schools in the Eastern Cape. Participation is open to Grades 4-7.

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Program Overview

Welcome & Orientation

We will start the league with an orientation session for our adjudication panel and participants. We'll start with the basics, so no prior debate experience is needed.

Debates & Feedback

We'll meet for 2 tournaments consisting of 4 debates each. We'll work with teachers to create a supportive environment that encourages experimentation. Each debate will have at least two adjudicators.

The Finals & Awards

Certificates, medals, and trophies will be awarded to our top performing teams and individuals. Our top 4 teams in each division will be invited to the National Championship.

Member Schools

Join our growing community of schools.

  • Busy Bees Junior Primary School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Busy Bees Junior Primary School

    Butterworth, South Africa

  • Merrifield Preparatory School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Merrifield Preparatory School

    East London, South Africa

  • Qumanco Great Place Primary is a member of the National Debating League.

    Qumanco Great Place Primary

    Qumanco, South Africa

  • Stepping Stone Junior School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Stepping Stone Junior School

    Komani, South Africa