2022 University of Queensland Philosothon
2022 UQ Philosothon
(Senior schools)
Facilitators will include professional philosophers from the University of Queensland and current teachers of Philosophy and Reason.
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. (General information about the Philosothon can be found here: www.philosothon.org — note that this is not a registration site for the UQ Philosothon)
The Senior Division (Years 7-12) of the 2022 Queensland Philosothon is scheduled for
Saturday 16th July
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
University of Queensland (St Lucia)
Chamberlain Building (Building 35)
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.
Morning tea (fruit) and lunch is provided. Students should bring a water bottle.