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Thursday
21
November
21 November
5:00-10:00 PM
Event Date: Thursday 21st November 2024 Address: Stone Cutters Ridge, 86 Stonecutters Dr, Colebee NSW 2761 Time: 5:00pm- 10:00pm
Wednesday
27
November
27 November
7:00 AM-3:00 PM
As a Year 12 Legal Studies student, your child has been invited to attend Law Day Out at the Downing Centre Court Complex in Sydney. Law Day Out is an exciting opportunity for students to observe real court cases, allowing them to learn how the theory they learn in class plays out in real-world scenarios. It allows students to become familiar with what it is like in a court room in New South Wales. Through this experience, students will: hear from a security officer about the process of entering a court and what to specifically expect when you arrive at court; hear from a judicial about their experience working in the legal system; and visit court rooms, and see who sits where and what the various roles involve and how a real case plays out in court. Groups are currently limited to observations in the Local Courts at the Downing Centre due to the remaining jury bubble in the District Court and court-imposed limits on what matters students can attend. Local Courts are busy and cover a wide range of matters that address the syllabus points in the Crime unit that students are currently studying. Students will not attend any matters involving children or that are of a sexual nature. Students may see some civil matters in amongst criminal matters. This is a valuable learning experience for students as citizens, and more specifically for those who will go on to have a career anywhere in the justice system. The aim of this experience is to create knowledge of and respect for the legal system in operation and to see the rule of law in action. Students will have to complete an activity booklet on the day of the excursion to record their observations and write down important information that they learn on the day. NOTE: IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT CONTINUE WITH LEGAL STUDIES FOR THEIR HSC AND DROPS THE SUBJECT IN TERM 4 2024 THEY WILL NO LONGER BE ELLIGABLE TO ATTEND. Security When students enter a court building that has security checking, they will be required to place all of their belongings on the baggage scanner. They will need to go through a walk-through metal detector and may also be scanned with a hand-held metal detector. Temporary and random scanning operations are held from time to time in courts without permanent screening points. Students may also be required to undergo a personal search and remove face coverings for identification purposes. The Court Security Act 2005 provides for security of courts and powers of Security Officers. Not complying with lawful directions given by a security officer under this Act may be an offence. Threats, including comments made about carrying weapons or explosives or intentions to cause damage or harm, will be taken seriously and entry to the building may be refused. Police may also be called. Unauthorised Items Items that cannot be brought into court premises include weapons, things that could be used as weapons or that could conceal weapons. It is an offence to bring firearms, knives and prohibited weapons into court premises. Knives and other weapons will be confiscated and handed to police. Security Officers may hold other items, which are not authorised, until students leave the premises. These include: tools scissors/other sharp items motorcycle helmets syringes, which students do not have medical authority to use aerosol cans In the case that students have items confiscated, it is not the responsibility of the school if students do not receive those items back. Mobile Phones On the day of the excursion students will be permitted to use their mobile phones in case of an emergency. However, they will not be permitted to use their phones in the court rooms. It is an offence to take photographs or to use audio recording devices in courtrooms and court premises, if anyone is suspected of photographing or recording proceedings, they may be asked to leave or be arrested. Phones must be switched off before students enter courtrooms. Etiquette Students should: bow when entering/leaving the court room turn off mobile phones not eat or drink sit quietly not interrupt proceedings not take photographs not make audio recordings of proceedings not speak to or approach any member of the jury call judges or magistrates 'your honour' when you address them Administration details: Students are to meet Mrs Boland at St Mary's train station. Students will be dismissed upon their return to the train station in the afternoon. Schedule: 1. 7:00am - Meet at St Marys Station. Students will meet teachers at St Mary’s Station on the corner of Queen Street and Station Street, St Marys, near the elevator to the station. Students will need to bring their Opal Card as these will not be provided by the school. Please organise an Opal Card prior to the day if you need to get one. Students must be on time, as students and teachers need to board the train on time to make it to the city on time. 2. 7:15am - Board train at 7:15am from Platform 2. Students will be changing trains at Redfern Station. 3. 8.11am - Arrive at Museum Station and walk to the Downing Centre Court Complex Sydney. 4. 8.20am – Arrive at the Downing Centre Court Complex and meet the Rule of Law Education Facilitator. 5. 8:35am – Security briefing by Sherriff’s Officer, security check and court entry. 6. 8:45am to 9:20am – Address from a Judicial Officer, where students will have the opportunity to ask questions. 7. 9.30am to 11.30am – Students will divide into groups of 4-5 to observe cases. The Rule of Law Education Facilitator will assist with finding suitable court rooms. Students will rotate through courtrooms at 20-minute intervals. 8. 11.30am – court recess and Law Day out in the Downing Centre complex concludes. 9. 11.30am to 1:00pm – students will walk up Elizabeth Street to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and stop for a lunch break along the way. It is at the discretion of the Judicial Officer if students are permitted to observe any Supreme Court cases. In the case they are not permitted to observe any cases, students will tour the justice area around the Supreme Court building. 10. 1:10pm – Walk back to St James Station. 11. 1:24pm – Board train at 1:24pm from Platform 2. Students will be changing trains at Central Station. 12. 2:35pm – Arrive at St Mary’s Station, students will be dismissed upon arrival. NOTE: Please note that train times are liable to change due to scheduling, delays, or other unforeseeable circumstances on the day.
Friday
29
November
29 November
6:00-8:00 PM
Time: 6pm - 10pm Venue: Novella on the Park - 1521 The Horsley Drive, Abbotsbury NSW 2176 Cost: $115 per person Payment: $115 Payment is welcome in full however if that is not possible, please follow the below format: Deposit amount of $50 due by the last day of Term Two - 5 July 2024 Second payment of $35 due by Term Three Week Six - 30 August 2024 Final payment of $30 due by Term Three Week Ten - 27 September 2024 If a deposit payment is not made by the last day of Term Two 5 July 2024 students spot will not be reserved. Other Deatils: Students are to make their own way to and from the formal venue Students are to arrive at the formal venue at 6pm Doors will be closed at 6:30pm Students to dress appropriately for the occasion preferably in formal/cocktail attire The event will conclude at 10pm for the venue to be vacated by 10:30pm at the latest For questions and advice on the formal, please see your year 12 Year Advisors (Miss Datt - CAPA Staffroom, Mrs Kaur - Science Staffroom)
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