Earlier this term, our Year 9 HASS students participated in a highly engaging incursion as part of their Civics and Citizenship studies. We welcomed guest speaker John Button, who shared his personal experience of being wrongfully convicted in the 1960s for the death of his girlfriend. After spending several years in prison, he was eventually exonerated.
John’s story provided students with a powerful real‑world example of how miscarriages of justice can occur, even in the absence of strong evidence. His presentation held the students’ full attention and offered valuable insight into the complexities of the legal system.
This incursion was an impactful learning opportunity that deepened students’ understanding of justice, evidence, and the importance of due process.
Earlier this term, our Year 9 HASS students participated in a highly engaging incursion as part of their Civics and Citizenship studies. We welcomed guest speaker John Button, who shared his personal experience of being wrongfully convicted in the 1960s for the death of his girlfriend. After spending several years in prison, he was eventually exonerated.
John’s story provided students with a powerful real‑world example of how miscarriages of justice can occur, even in the absence of strong evidence. His presentation held the students’ full attention and offered valuable insight into the complexities of the legal system.
This incursion was an impactful learning opportunity that deepened students’ understanding of justice, evidence, and the importance of due process.
