2026 Training Clinic
for MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
(12-15 year old students)
August 24th, 26th, 27th or 28th
Eth-letes and coaches
(Please register at the bottom of this page)
We will be running training clinics for coaches and students in the lead-up to the Middle School Ethics Olympiads. Previously these training clinics have provided participants with a great deal of confidence and practice in their preparations.
Please note these training days are not compulsory, but the training clinics are tailored to meet the needs of eth-letes (students), and coaches (teachers) as they prepare for an Ethics Olympiad. Participants will explore the same ethical cases as will be used in the Olympiads with specialists in Philosophy and Ethics. The day will involve an intensive in-service via Zoom in Ethics as well as many useful tips for students and coaches. Participants will not only hear from an international panel of experts during the day but also have the opportunity to engage with the judges.
Schools are invited to register students to participate in a training clinic. During the day coaches and eth-letes will observe others preparing for an Ethics Olympiad heat and be involved in practical activities designed to improve skills. We will explore ways to deal with the current case set.
Training Clinic dates for the Middle School student’s training clinic.
Please select one of the following dates/days. Each day caters for different time zones. The clinic starts at 9 am and finishes at 3 pm. (except in South Australia & N.T. where it will start at 8.30 am and finishes at 2.30 pm);
- Mon 24th August- NSW, Qld, Tas, ACT, Vic, SA & NT schools
- Wednesday 26th August- WA, India, Hong Kong & Singapore schools.
- Thurs 27th August- NSW, Qld, Tas, ACT, Vic, SA & NT schools
- Friday 28th August – New Zealand schools
Program for the Training Clinic:
- 9 am – 9.20 am Housekeeping – Matthew Wills
- 9.20 am – 9.50 am Dr Andrew Cullison – De Pauw University Cincinnati- How can I do well at an Ethics Olympiad?
- 9.50 am – 10-10 am – What to expect at an Ethics Olympiad and how to do well- Dr Lance McBride (University of Canterbury NZ)
- 10.10 am -11.10 am – Exhibition Heat with commentary (Dr Lance McBride & Dr Emma Maurice -University of Canterbury)
- 11.10 am -11.35 am Morning Tea.
- 11.35 am -12.15 pm -Dr Tim Dean & Daniel Finlay- Ethics Centre- Sydney – Consequentialism.
- 12.15 pm -1 pm- Dr Rachel Robinson-Greene – Utah State University- Rules
- 1.00 pm – 1.25 pm Lunch
- 1.25-1.30 pm Announcements
- 1.30 pm – 3 pm Breakout rooms (2 sessions each running 45 minutes- Participants self-select)
-Room 1 -Case 1 – Dr Lance McBride (NZ)
-Room 2 -Case 2– Sue Paff (NSW)
-Room 3 – Case 3- Jack Wells (US)
-Room 4 -Case 4 – Dr Joe Naimo (WA)
-Room 5 -Case 5 – Dr Jesse Miller (NSW)
-Room 6 – Case 6 – Ghurleen Khandpur (India)
-Room 7 – Case 7– Holly Walman Craddock (ACT)
-Room 8 – Case 8– Lauren Dixon (NSW)
3.00 pm Thank you and Farewell.
Once registered, we will send you an email confirming your registration and an invoice. The registration fee is $55-$60 (AUS) per student for this full-day in-service. Coaches can attend FOC if accompanied by four or more students. The entrance fee is smaller for member schools, and there is a reduced rate for early bird bookings. Schools can register 1-10 students for the training day. Please book in now to avoid disappointment.
REGISTRATION FORM
(Terms and Condition)
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO MAIN ETHICS OLYMPIAD WEBPAGEProgram for the Training Clinic: