Great Outdoors

Wilson's Prom Trip

On the 17th of February, Outdoor Environmental Studies and Outdoor Rec units 3&4 attended a hiking trip to Wilsons Prom. We gathered on Sunday and left at 3pm. After a very long bus trip, we arrived around 9pm. With a good night’s rest, we split into our class groups and began our journey along Wilson’s Prom. Our walk was long, tiring and hard though our reward was seeing a lush, vibrant environment. Our scenery swapped between coastal and rainforest. Once we had finished our long hike, we gathered our supplies and went for a final bout of surfing. The waves were beautiful as they gently engulfed us with their everlasting embrace. We finished surfing and finally got home on the 21st for a good sleep.

Written by Otis, Callan and Jade

LEGAL STUDIES EXCURSION TO BENDIGO MAGISTRATES’ COURT

On Wednesday 20th February 2019, Year 11 and Year 12 Legal Studies classes travelled to the Bendigo to Magistrates’ Court. It was interesting to go through the security scanner to get into court.

Students actively engaged in role-playing a mock court case in one of the empty courtrooms. They were able to feel what it was like to sit at the bench, in the jury box, the dock and the witness box. Christian made a fine judge, with Michael as the judge’s associate and Adeline the tipstaff. Unfortunately Noa, the accused, was found guilty by the jury of driving over .05 but not guilty of culpable driving!

We then sat in court listening to actual cases involving firearms and drugs charges, assault cases and a diversion order. We were fortunate that the Magistrate finished with time to spare and the students got to ask some thought provoking questions about what they had seen. This was really a highlight of a valuable day at the courts.

Ms Schneider and Mr Stewart

Legal Studies teachers.