2018 Queensland Philosothon

The 2018 Queensland Philosothon is scheduled for Saturday 12 May, 9:15 am – 2:30 pm, University of Queensland (St Lucia), Michie Building (West end of Forgan Smith).

Each school should aim to provide competitors in the age groups below. Ideally 4 students should be nominated in each team for Senior Division A (Years 10-12), Senior Division B (Years 7-9) and Primary (Years 4-6). Reserves may compete in the place of a competitor provided the facilitators are informed. All student teams are to be accompanied by a teacher from the school.

Facilitators will include professional philosophers from the University of Queensland and current teachers in Philosophy and Reason.

No materials are required. However, topics will be released to participating schools prior to the Philosothon and students can review their notes regarding the topics prior to commencing the Communities of Inquiry. Support materials will be provided to schools well before the event, including the topics for discussion on the day.

Senior Program (morning tea and lunch are provided on the day)

9:45 – 10:00 Welcome and outline of the day

10:00 – 10:30 Session 1

10:30 – 10:45 Morning tea (fruit provided)

10:45 – 11:30 Session 2

11:30 – 12:15 Session 3

12:15 – 12:45 Lunch (provided)

12:45 – 1:30 Session 4

1:30 – 2:00 Campus Tours

2:00 – 2:30 Presentations and closing

Primary Program (morning tea and lunch are provided on the day)

9:15 – 9:45 Registration

9:45 – 10:00 Welcome and outline of the day

10:00 – 10:30 Session 1

10:30 – 10:45 Morning tea (fruit provided)

10:45 – 11:20 Session 2

11:20 – 11:55 Session 3

11:55 – 12:30 Lunch (provided)

12:30 – 1:30 Logic Cup

1:30 – 2:00 Campus Tour

2:00 – 2:30 Presentations and closing