HSIE NEWS
Legal Studies Association Student Lectures HSC Legal Studies class
On Friday 22nd August, Yr 12 Legal Studies class participated in Legal Studies Association of NSW HSC Lectures – hosted online via zoom. There were over 40 schools and more than 330 students in regional and remote areas participating in these lectures.
Lectures covered the four HSC units, on Crime, Human Rights, Family and World Order. Presented by experienced legal studies teachers and HSC Exam markers from across NSW, they provided practical tips and tricks for revision, HSC exam technique, case studies and the importance of knowing the syllabus and NESA key verbs.
Senior Legal Studies Courthouse and Police Station Excursion
Friday 29 August – Year 11 & 12 Legal Studies classes attended Inverell Local Court to watch court in session, followed by a tour of Inverell Police Station.
Students saw first-hand how the justice system operates, asked questions, and explored career pathways in law and policing. This hands-on experience brought classroom learning to life.
We would like to thank Inverell Police for their time and expertise, and also thank Inverell Local Court.
Year 10 Commerce – Towards Independence Excursion
On Thursday 28 August 2025, our Year 10 Commerce students participated in a Towards Independence excursion, visiting LJ Hooker, NAB, and Gaukrogers Inverell.
LJ Hooker: Students learnt about the rental application process and the factors that can affect their success.
NAB: Students explored the differences between everyday and savings accounts, along with what’s required when applying for a loan.
Gaukrogers: Students inspected vehicles on the lot and gained tips on recognising good value cars compared to those that may cause issues later.
Throughout the day, students engaged thoughtfully, asked excellent questions, and demonstrated respect for our community partners. They valued the relevance of the sessions to their future goals and felt more confident in applying their new knowledge towards their upcoming assessment.
A huge thank you to Grace and Ashlen at LJ Hooker, Emily and Debra at NAB, and Mark and Chad at Gaukrogers for generously giving their time and expertise to support our students’ learning.
Thank you also to Miss Cox for organising this informative excursion for our students.