Academy

Speech & Debate Academy (SDA) is an after-school program where youth have an opportunity to learn critical thinking skills and practice public speaking and debate. They will be encouraged to express their own opinions in thoughtful and creative ways.  

Students in grades will meet once a week for ten weeks each term. Classes will be divided by age and experience level. 

Specific class dates for the 2025-2026 session will be available in September 2025.

  • Fall Term, 10 classes, October to December, 2025
  • Winter Term, 10 classes, January to March, 2026

Students must be a SEDA member to access Speech & Debate Academy. If you have not registered your child as a member yet, please do so HERE. 

Academy registration Information will be available Monday September 15. 

Classes

Saskatoon Classes hosted at École Canadienne-Française - Pavillon Gustave-Dubois

  • For students in grades 5 to 10
  • Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:45 PM
  • Fall Term - October 9 - December 11
  • Winter Term - January 8 - March 19
  • $200 per term

Regina Classes hosted at Luther College High School

  • For students in grades 5 to 10
  • Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:45 PM
  • Fall Term - October 9 - December 11
  • Winter Term - January 8 - March 19
  • $200 per term

 Wednesday Virtual Classes  

  • For students in grades 7 to 10
  • Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:30 PM
  • Fall Term - October 8 - December 10
  • Winter Term - January 7 to March 18
  • $160 per term

 Friday Virtual Classes  

  • For students in grades 5 and 6
  • Fridays from 6:15 to 7:30 PM
  • Fall Term - October 10 - December 19
  • Winter Term - January 9 to March 20
  • $160 per term