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    Debate resources

    Debate resources

    We’ve got a host of debating material for you to download, as well as a step-by-step guide to succeeding at the Concern Debates.

    Debate resources

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    Concern Debates Adjudicator Handbook|PDF(2 MB)

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    Concern Debates Handbook|PDF(4 MB)

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    Key Dates|PDF(114 KB)

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    Concern Debates Chief Adjudicator Feedback and Results Form|PDF(77 KB)

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    Concern Debates Adjudicator Poster|PDF(168 KB)

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    Concern Debates Timekeeper Sheet|PDF(3 MB)

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    Concern Debates Chairperson's Speech|PDF(2 MB)

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    Debates Marking Sheet|PDF(3 MB)

    Video tutorials for students

    These five videos provide a step-by-step guide to succeeding at the Concern Debates.

    Part one

    Part 2

    Part 3

    Part 4

    Part 5

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    Adjudicators watch on as debate takes place. Photo: Camila Gomes/Concern Worldwide/May 2019
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    4 March 2019

    Adjudicators

    The Concern Debates would not happen without our amazing team of volunteers, could you be one of them?

    Students in 5th class at MM Chandria school receive their letters, balls and jerseys.
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    24 April 2019

    Schools and youth

    Find out how your school can get involved.

    Concern's Lorna Lalor and Eleanor Carty with EU Aid Volunteers Lovia, Cailean, Anne, Anni and Rebecca
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    24 April 2019

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