Living Justice Living Peace
St. Joseph's College
Year 10 Government & Justice Excursion: Experiencing Justice in Action
On Monday, 26 October, our Year 10 Government and Justice students visited the Bendigo Law Courts to observe Victoria's legal system firsthand. The excursion brought classroom learning to life, giving students valuable insight into trial processes, judicial roles, and procedural fairness.
A highlight of the visit was learning about the Bendigo Koori Court and its role in integrating Indigenous cultural practices into the judicial process. Raudan Bray was photographed wearing a traditional possum skin wrap used in court proceedings, set against a backdrop of striking artwork by local Yorta Yorta man, Troy Firebrace - a powerful reminder of the connection between culture and justice.
The trip closely aligned with our core values of Living Justice and Living Peace, demonstrating how fair legal processes and culturally inclusive spaces protect human dignity and foster community harmony.
Our Year 10 students represented the school exceptionally well, demonstrating outstanding maturity, curiosity, and respect throughout the day. We commend them for their exemplary behavior.
Sarah Mai
Living Justice, Living Peace Leader
Mrs Nichol
Government and Justice Teacher