Mock Trial win!

What an awesome victory for the Santa Sabina team in the third round of the Mock Trial competition. In a nail-bitingly close encounter, the win was originally awarded to St George Christian School. Seemingly, the Judge’s decision is not always final and our second Barrister, Abigail Dawson, noted an error in the scoring. The Magistrate double checked the scorecard. It was a draw! What followed was a flurry of activity as both sides checked the competition rules. The tie breaker was to be awarded based on each Solicitor’s Pre Trial notes. Luckily for the team, Stephanie Ghabar’s excellent preparation and quality of Pre Trial notes and arguments were the deciding factor. Santa Sabina was awarded victory on a countback. The students showed impressive composure throughout the trial and result process, demonstrating teamwork, quick thinking and legal expertise. The final result was a testament to their preparation and growing confidence in applying legal knowledge and understanding. A huge thank you to Mrs Chan and Mrs Cummins for their unwavering encouragement, expert guidance, and the steady support they provide our students throughout the Mock Trial program.

Student reflections

‘Competing in Mock Trial has granted our team the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a barrister or a solicitor, giving us valuable lessons to carry on into a law profession. We are very grateful for the commitment and dedication of Ms Cummins and Ms Chan, who support us weekly, making sure we can put the best case forward.’
Abigail Dawson

‘Looking back on the trial, we believe that what distinguished our team was the extensive preparation that took place before the trial and our strong collaboration, which continued throughout the proceedings. Every member contributed to building a cohesive defence, refining our arguments and ensuring we presented a consistent case theory. 

‘While winning the case was incredibly rewarding, the opportunity to develop our advocacy, critical thinking and public speaking skills was equally valuable. We look forward to building on this experience and continuing to develop our skills in the future’
Stephanie Ghabar

Richard Crittenden
Acting Head of Department – HSIE