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Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
On Friday 20th May, the Year 11 Legal Studies and Year 10 Politics and Legal Studies classes embarked on a day of civics education and travelled by bus to Melbourne. The Year 11 Legal studies students visited Government House to understand the role of the Governor and Old Melbourne Gaol / Magistrates Court. Whilst the Yr 10 Politics and Legal Studies class visited the Immigration Museum and Old Melbourne Gaol / Magistrates court.
Whilst at the Immigration Museum, the Year 10 students consolidated their understanding by investigating Australia legal policy on migration, discovering the White Australia Policy and the impact of ratifying international United Nations conventions and the responsibilities Australia has with their law making.
The real highlight was the mock trial involving a culpable driving case in the Old Melbourne Magistrates Court. The students were able to use their drama skills to act out different roles within a criminal court room, playing the roles of judge, prosecutor, defence lawyer, defendant, witnesses, and the public gallery. Set within the historical venue, students were able to view and understand the layout of a courtroom. The students played their roles with extreme passion, enthusiasm and actively participated in the “sentencing” of the defendant. The Old Melbourne Gaol involved a tour of the history of the old gaol enabling students to view living conditions, explore the purpose and types of sanctions, including the gallows.
Here are a couple of student reflections on the day.
“The part that I enjoyed the most about our excursion to Melbourne was the Immigration Museum. I enjoyed learning about how Australia’s immigration policies have changed and developed over time. It was fascinating looking at how Australia has become the nation that it is today; how we became more and more inclusive over the years in regards to immigration. I also enjoyed our Mock Trial at the Old Magistrate’s Court. It was interesting to learn about how a court case is run in Victoria and it was a great opportunity to have the chance to simulate one.”
Matthew L
“The part that I enjoyed the most about our legal and politics excursion was visiting The Melbourne Jail. I liked learning about its history and the people who were locked up there. The two parts that shocked me, was how small their jail cells were, especially the group cells that were supposed to fit 15 people. The other part that shocked me was that a 6 month old was the youngest child locked up there.”
Alesha H
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Our News // 27 May 2022
On Friday 20th May, the Year 11 Legal Studies and Year 10 Politics and Legal Studies classes embarked on a day of civics education and travelled by bus to Melbourne. The Year 11 Legal studies students visited Government House to understand the role of the Governor and Old Melbourne Gaol / Magistrates Court. Whilst the Yr 10 Politics and Legal Studies class visited the Immigration Museum and Old Melbourne Gaol / Magistrates court.
Whilst at the Immigration Museum, the Year 10 students consolidated their understanding by investigating Australia legal policy on migration, discovering the White Australia Policy and the impact of ratifying international United Nations conventions and the responsibilities Australia has with their law making.
The real highlight was the mock trial involving a culpable driving case in the Old Melbourne Magistrates Court. The students were able to use their drama skills to act out different roles within a criminal court room, playing the roles of judge, prosecutor, defence lawyer, defendant, witnesses, and the public gallery. Set within the historical venue, students were able to view and understand the layout of a courtroom. The students played their roles with extreme passion, enthusiasm and actively participated in the “sentencing” of the defendant. The Old Melbourne Gaol involved a tour of the history of the old gaol enabling students to view living conditions, explore the purpose and types of sanctions, including the gallows.
Here are a couple of student reflections on the day.
“The part that I enjoyed the most about our excursion to Melbourne was the Immigration Museum. I enjoyed learning about how Australia’s immigration policies have changed and developed over time. It was fascinating looking at how Australia has become the nation that it is today; how we became more and more inclusive over the years in regards to immigration. I also enjoyed our Mock Trial at the Old Magistrate’s Court. It was interesting to learn about how a court case is run in Victoria and it was a great opportunity to have the chance to simulate one.”
Matthew L
“The part that I enjoyed the most about our legal and politics excursion was visiting The Melbourne Jail. I liked learning about its history and the people who were locked up there. The two parts that shocked me, was how small their jail cells were, especially the group cells that were supposed to fit 15 people. The other part that shocked me was that a 6 month old was the youngest child locked up there.”
Alesha H
