The QDU secondary debating competition commences in March with 4 preliminary round debates during semester one. Successful teams then progress to the finals knockout rounds during July and August.
The Junior Secondary competition includes 4 round robin debates from July to October, with no finals.
Future Leaders
Writing Prize
The Future Leaders Writing Prize is designed to recognise and reward talented young writers. It aims to encourage expressive and creative writing. Year 11 and 12 students in Australian secondary schools are invited to submit a piece of writing (800 to 1,000 words). The writing can be fiction or non-fiction and on any topic.
University of Southern Queensland’s (Uni SQ)
The Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize
Uni SQ’s The Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize is a short story and poetry competition for students in Years 7-12. All entrants have a chance to win $3000 or $500 for highly commended. Uni SQ’s The Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize is a poetry competition for students in Years 7–12.
Steps to enter competition:
7-12