National High School Mooting Competition

Three Year 11 IB Diploma students (all boarders) – Rupert Tait, Plai Garnjana-Goonchorn, and Mickey Chen – represented the School with distinction in the Bond University National High School Mooting Competition over the long weekend, reaching the semi-finals on the Gold Coast. This national event challenges students to present legal arguments in a simulated appeal before a panel of judges and is widely regarded as one of the most rigorous and well-respected high school mooting programmes in Australia.

This year’s problem required students to grapple with complex legal principles, including the duty of care owed by parents and the defence of voluntary assumption of risk. The team was well prepared, presented their arguments clearly, and responded thoughtfully to extensive judicial questioning throughout the preliminary and final rounds.

Although the team did not progress to the Grand Final, as they did last year, their performance in the semi-final placed them among the strongest competitors in the country. They are already reflecting on the experience and planning their preparation for next year with the goal of progressing even further.

Congratulations to the team on their strong performance in this demanding competition.

Nicholas Hanrahan
Head of IB Continuum and Diploma Programme Coordinator