23 December 2021
Our school took part in the Australian History Competition 2021. Congratulations to all students who took part in the Australian History Competition and a special recognition to Rameen Sheraz who has received a certificate of Credit Award and to Khadija Sunasra & Aminath Mannal Easa who have received Merit Awards. The other participants who took part in the Australian History competition are Elaf Farrage, Safwan Bin Noor, Yazeed Ali, Kaleem Yusuf & Hamzah Binetti. Thank-you to all students who participated in this year’s competition.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, outdoor educational activities were cancelled for this term. We look forward to having more History events in the future.
Mrs. Vincent
HASS Coordinator
Year 7 & 8 – Civics & Citizenship
A real-life learning experience initiated in year 7 & 8 HASS sessions through Civics and Citizenship this term, gave students an insight into their well-being as Australian citizens. The students grasped facts about their rights and responsibilities as Australian Citizens and are certainly empowered to exercise their rights once they make their way into the outside world.
We discussed the Australian Constitution, brushed through roles of responsibility in real life situations, by analysing the legal rights of Australian citizens. Students gathered information from both independent research and class content to present their knowledge and understanding of the Australian Constitution through individual oral presentations. The presentations demonstrated that our students can independently research information and efficiently express their perceptions and opinions in an effective manner.
– Ms. Christina Bella Rodrigues
Civics and Citizenship Teacher
Year 9 – Civics and Citizenship
This term, the Year 9 students were introduced to the concept of Civics and Citizenship. Specifically, they learned about how a government is formed. They gained an understanding of the Australian Political Parties along with their representatives and values. They reviewed specific examples of political campaigning and they gained confidence in identifying political campaigns and the intended effects of them on potential voters. Finally, students got introduced to the Australian Court System and reviewed cases to gain an understanding on how precedent has shaped the world they live in today.
Year 10 – Civics and Citizenship
This term, the Year 10 students were introduced to the concept of Civics and Citizenship. The term began with the students forming a stronger understanding of their rights, privileges, and responsibilities as Australian citizens and how they compare with other countries. Students gained a grasp on why a clear separation of power and a system of checks and balances is crucial to a healthy democracy. They used what they learned about Australia to compare our government’s system to another Asian country, such as Indonesia. The Year 10 cohort learned about the importance of the High Court in regard to interpreting the Constitution and International Law. They studied multiple cases such as Mabo v Queensland and Commonwealth v Tasmania and analysed the impacts the judgements have on our life today.
– Mr. Antonios Pagonis
Civics & Citizenship Teacher