As part of their learning on Crime and Punishment, S3 Social Subjects pupils from Tobermory, recently took part in a mock trial. The canteen was set up like an authentic court room and everyone in the class had a role to play; from prosecution and defence lawyers, to the usher and court clerk. We even had our own court artists and a representative from the press. In the end, and after some convincing arguments, the defendant was found “not guilty” by the jury.

Social Subjects teacher Ryan Lowe said, “This was an active way of getting the pupils to understand the way the court system works. They all enjoyed taking on a role and it helped to bring their learning to life. I was impressed with the way they responded to the task and their ability to ask insightful questions”
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