| 2021 Senior Students Ethics Olympiad Meetings |
| Developing skills in ethical understanding remains a high priority for educators. The Ethics Olympiad has a proven track record of providing teachers and students with a creative vehicle for developing skills in communication, critical thinking and respectful discourse while dealing with important ethical issues. |
| Schools are invited to send 5-10 students to participate in the Ethics Olympiad. During the day all students will be involved in a series of four heats where they will be scored according to set criteria which rewards, clear, concise, respectful discourse around interesting ethical cases. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded the top three school teams. Gold and Silver medal winning schools will be invited to awarded to represent their region and country at the Australasian final. |
Format, Rules & Scoring
The heats use the same format as the Ethics Bowl in the US. The main difference is that all groups will be
running online in zoom breakout rooms. There will be a round robin format with different schools participating
against each other. Scores will be private on the day, but we will email the final results to each participating
school after the event.
University philosophy lecturers and ethicists from throughout the region judge the heats throughout the day.
Coaches Training Kit- This kit will be provided to schools once you have registered. Included are the eight
ethical cases, score sheets, criteria, format details and other useful information.
The heats use the same format as the Ethics Bowl in the US. The main difference is that all groups will be
running online in zoom breakout rooms. There will be a round robin format with different schools participating
against each other. Scores will be private on the day, but we will email the final results to each participating
school after the event.
University philosophy lecturers and ethicists from throughout the region judge the heats throughout the day.
Coaches Training Kit- This kit will be provided to schools once you have registered. Included are the eight
ethical cases, score sheets, criteria, format details and other useful information.
| CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ETHICS OLYMPIADS IN NOVEMBER 2021 (REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THIS EVENT AS WELL) |
Program for the Day: • Starts 9 am - 9.15 am - Preparation • 9.15-10.30 am - Heat One (Practice Heat) • 10.30 am -11.45 am - Heat Two • 11.45 Morning tea • 12-1.15 - Heat Three • 1.15 pm – 1.45 Lunch • 1.45-3pm- Heat Four • 3 pm – Finish |
Eligible Year levels
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| "It was a great day that my students and I thoroughly enjoyed. We are looking forward to the next one. Thank you for providing the opportunity." Qld Teacher |
| "The Ethics Olympiad was incredible and definitely a life changing experience. It really opened my eyes to all the possibilities in the world and also allowed me to hear and respect other peoples opinions on the case topics." Qld Student |
| "Thanks for a wonderful day!" NSW Student |
| Great day and invaluable experience for our students. Thank you so very much!" Victorian Teacher |
Prior to the event
Schools can register online, and any school can participate. Once registered we
will send you the cases. The registration fee is $38-$45 (AUS) per
student.($190-$240 AUS) per team. The entrance fee is smaller for member
schools and there is a reduced rate for early bird bookings. Please note there
are a limited number of teams that can participate.
Schools can register online, and any school can participate. Once registered we
will send you the cases. The registration fee is $38-$45 (AUS) per
student.($190-$240 AUS) per team. The entrance fee is smaller for member
schools and there is a reduced rate for early bird bookings. Please note there
are a limited number of teams that can participate.
| "Running this event online was an excellent idea. It brought together people from around the world and established connections with tertiary educators. This is a perfect opportunity for students to get the perspective of those who specialise in ethics, philosophy and sociology; which are not offered in the secondary curriculum here but are vital to a well-rounded education" (NSW teacher). |