Catholic Schools’ Debating Association CODE OF CONDUCT (2018) Part 1: Student Details Student Name School Year

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Part 2: Rules & Regulations I_________________________________________ wish to participate in the 2018 CSDA Debating Competition and agree to abide by the following rules: -

I will respect the rights of others; I will participate in the spirit of the competition; I will display good manners and respect for others at all times; I will abide by the IT Guidelines as set out on the CSDA Website; I will accept the adjudicator’s decision as final; I will speak courteously at all times. My comments will not breach the ethos of the CSDA I will participate in order to develop my speaking and listening skills. I understand that it is more important than winning; I will strive to be an ambassador for my school and in doing so recognise that my parents, teachers, coach and principal have put their trust in me; I will be vigilant about topic security. I will not pass on the topic/s to other schools if their debate takes place after mine on either the Wednesday or Friday.

Part 3: Responsibilities -

I understand that to breach this code of conduct may discredit my school and result in my disqualification from the competition;

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I understand that all students who compete in the Competition organised by the CSDA are required to sign this Code of Conduct. I understand that my school will hold a copy and personal information will not be handed onto the Executive of the CSDA.

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I understand that an adjudicator will issue one verbal warning if I breach this Code of Conduct. If inappropriate behaviour continues, my school will be penalised and an additional loss will be included in the tally for my team’s place in the elimination rounds. My Principal will be informed in writing.

Part 4: Declarations I have read the Code of Conduct and agree to the terms set above. I understand my duties and responsibilities in this regard. Student Signature

I have read the Code of Conduct signed by my son/daughter/ward. I understand that the primary aim of the CSDA is to encourage speaking and listening skills. I agree to be bound by the IT Guidelines as set out on the CSDA Website. I understand that any challenge to an adjudicator by any member of a school community following a verbal warning may result in an additional loss being added to a team’s tally. I agree that, outside of reasonable discussion, any complaint will be directed to the School in writing and be forwarded to the Executive for consideration (see Grievance Procedures in Section 3 of the Rules for CSDA Debating. Parent/ Guardian Signature