Year 9 Humanities 

Civics and Citizenship Excursion

On Tuesday, 2 November the Year 9 Humanities extension class had the opportunity to visit Kings Park, the Electoral Education Centre and Constitutional Centre as part of their studies of Civics and Citizenship. The students' approach, behaviour and engagement was outstanding, as was noticed by the facilitators at both locations. While visiting the State War Memorial at Kings Park students were given the opportunity to plant poppies with the RSL in preparation for Remembrance Day. The students did the College proud, planting the poppies with reverence, dignity and respect. Below you will find some reflections from students about their experiences on the day. I would like to thank Miss Hughes for attending the excursion as well as helping to ensure students gained the most out of this valuable learning experience.

Mr A McGoorty (Humanities Teacher)

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Mary Carter (M1) 

The excursion tied in with both the topics we covered in History and Civics and Citizenship. We walked down May Drive and saw some of the memorial trees dedicated to soldiers, looked at several statues and plaques in memory of soldiers and significant leaders (such as Queen Victoria and George Leake) and while appreciating the State War Memorial we were given the opportunity to plant some crochet poppies in preparation for Remembrance Day. We also learnt a lot about Kings Park itself, and its significance to Indigenous people. At the Electoral Education Centre, we learnt about how voting works in Australia, and even had the chance to take part in a small class election. It was really interesting to be able to see things in person.

Lexi Satti (T2) 

We had the amazing chance, despite all the interruptions of this year, to go on an excursion and look at the rich history that Kings Park has to offer, including the memorials that honoured the brave Australians who gave their lives for Australia. We visited the Flame of Remembrance, Court of Contemplation, the Cenotaph and the Pool of Reflection. The Electoral Education Centre taught us about the importance of being informed to vote as well as giving us the opportunity to practice preferential voting so that once we are given the chance, we are able to take part in democracy. The excursion was a really enjoyable and educational experience for myself and the rest of my Humanities class. 

Marcus Secades (T6) 

We had a great time in Kings Park, visiting the various memorials that lay across the area and went through its history. We were even able to contribute to the set-up of Remembrance Day, placing poppies as a way to remember those who have fallen in WWI and WWII. Afterwards, we visited the Electoral Education Centre, where we learnt more about elections and how they take place. It was definitely one of the highlights of this year and a nice break from our usual classes.