Junior School Training Day Registration Form
Junior School Training Days Key Information
In 2026 we will be running training clinics for coaches and students in the lead-up to the Junior School Ethics Olympiads. Previously these training clinics have provided participants with a great deal of confidence and practice in their preparations. We will be focusing on the new case set for this year.
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 the Junior School 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. Please note that these training clinics are immune to Covid lockdowns etc as trainees and trainers can, if necessary, participate from home via Zoom.
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 participate in practical activities designed to improve skills. We will explore ways to deal with the current case set.
TUESDAY (FULL)
24th March 2026
NSW, NZ, QLD, TAS, ACT & VIC
NZ
START: 11:30AM – FINISH 3:30PM
NSW, VIC, ACT & TAS
START: 9:30AM – FINISH: 1:30PM
QLD
START: 8:30AM – FINISH: 12:30PM
THURSDAY (FULL)
26th March 2026
SA, QLD, NT, WA, NSW, ACT, TAS, NZ, SING & HK, KOREA, CHINA
NZ
START: 11:30AM – FINISH 3:30PM
WA, SING, HK
START: 10:00AM – FINISH 2:00PM
NSW, VIC, ACT & TAS
START: 12:00PM – FINISH: 4:00PM
QLD
START: 11AM – FINISH: 3:00PM
TUESDAY
4th August 2026
NSW, NZ, QLD, TAS, ACT & VIC
NZ
START: 11:30AM – FINISH 3:30PM
NSW, VIC, ACT & TAS
START: 9:30AM – FINISH: 1:30PM
QLD
START: 8:30AM – FINISH: 12:30PM
THURSDAY
6th August 2026
SA, QLD, NT, WA, NSW, ACT, TAS, NZ, SING & HK, KOREA, CHINA
SA
START: 11:30AM – FINISH 3:30PM
WA, SING, HK
START: 10AM – FINISH: 2:00PM
NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC & TAS
START: 12:00AM – FINISH: 4:00PM
PROGRAM
(Please note that as we will be from a variety of time zones, we have provided the length of time in minutes rather than times of the day. Also, the number of breakout rooms available at the end of the program will be determined by the number of participants.)
Housekeeping (20min) (Matthew Wills)
Session 1. Tips on Ways to Score Well (30min) (Archie Stapleton, Harvard)
Break (5min)
Session 2. Exhibition (20min) Exhibition heat with commentary (Archie Stapleton, Harvard and Zach Bloom, University of British Columbia)
Session 3. More Tips on Ways to Score Well (30min) (Archie Stapleton, Harvard)
Break (25min)
Session 4. Rules and Consequences (45min) (Michael Anderson, Portland, USA)
Break (15min)
Announcements (5min)
Breakout Rooms (45min) 2026 Junior School Case Set
Finish and Thanks (5min)
BREAKOUT ROOMS
Room 1 – Dr Daniel Burkett U.S.- Case 1
Room 2 – Dr Joe Naimo W.A. – Case 2
Room 3 – Lauren Dixon – Case 3
Room 4 – Dr McBride N.Z. – Case 4
Room 5 – Cohen Brown N.S.W. – Case 5
Room 6 -Jack Wells U.S. – Case 6
REGISTRATION
Once registered, we will send you an email confirming your registration and an invoice. The registration fee is $34-$45 (AUS) per student for this 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.