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Ethics Olympiad

The Ethics Olympiad is a unique academic competition that promotes respectful, thoughtful, and well-reasoned dialogue about ethical issues.

Contact Details

Teacher(s) Involved:

Ms Rachel Candy and Mr Alex Birchall


Email:
rachel.candy@cloud.rangitoto.school.nz

Email: alex.birchall@cloud.rangitoto.school.nz

 

Meeting time or event scheduled dates: Mondays lunchtimes and after school until 6pm.  See daily notices.

 

Location: K10 and E16 – check daily notices

Unlike traditional debating, the focus is not on winning an argument but on collaborative discussion, critical thinking, and moral reasoning.

Teams of students work together to analyze complex ethical dilemmas and engage in structured dialogue with other schools under the guidance of trained adjudicators—often philosophers, educators, or ethics professionals.

Rangitoto Summit Diploma.

Students are to attend at least 4 general meetings a year.

Student Profile Data

In order to have your activity added to your profile in time to be recognised at prizegiving, please ensure it is added by:

  • Year 9 and Year 10: 21 November 2025
  • Year 11: 19 November 2025
  • Year 12 and Year 13: 18 September 2025

Please check that your profile data is being updated regularly throughout the year.

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