The Senior Division (Years 7-12) of the 2022 Queensland Philosothon is scheduled for
Saturday 11th July
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
University of Queensland (St Lucia)
Michie Building (West end of Forgan Smith Building)
Contact: Peter.ellerton@uq.edu.au
Senior Team Information
Coordinator: Peter Ellerton peter.ellerton@uq.edu.au
Senior Teams
- Each school should aim to provide competitors in the age groups below. Ideally 4 students should be nominated in each team for Div A and Div B.
Division A (Years 10-12)
Division B (Years 7-9)
- Reserves may compete in the place of a competitor provided the facilitators are informed.
Program (morning tea and lunch are provided on the day)
9:00 – 9:30 Registration
9:30 – 9:50 Welcome and outline of the day
9:50 – 10:00 Move to rooms for Session 1
10:00 – 10:30 Session 1
10:30 – 10:45 Morning tea
10:45 – 11:30 Session 2
11:30 – 12:15 Session 3
12:15 – 12:45 Lunch
12:45 – 1:30 Session 4
1:30 – 2:00 Preparation of awards
2:00 – 2:30 Presentations and closing
Other information
- All students are to be accompanied by a teacher from their school.
- No materials are required. Topics will be released to participating schools prior to the Philosothon and students can review their notes regarding the topics prior to commencing the event.
- Cost: $27.50 per student (including GST). Payment links will be emailed to schools who wish to attend.
- Registration: Please email peter.ellerton@uq.edu.au with numbers and teams to express an interest in attending:
e.g. Happy Valley SHS, 1 team Div A, 2 teams Div B.
Upon receipt of this information payment links and further information will be sent.
For further information or clarification please contact:
Peter Ellerton peter.ellerton@uq.edu.au
About Philosothon
The Philosothon is a program designed to develop the ability of students to critically analyse ideas and concepts, improve skills in argumentation and to collaboratively explore philosophical issues.
The Philosothon has developed a very significant profile over the last few years both nationally and internationally. This is your school’s chance to be involved in a major event directly linked to improving educational outcomes. www.philosothon.org