Each year Humanities and Social Science students, during their study of History, complete a historical inquiry based on the theme set for the National History Challenge. Students who complete a high standard inquiry are invited to polish their work as an entry for the NHC. This year 12 students, from Year 7 – 10 entered their work on the theme ‘Contested hiSTORIES’ and 5 were selected as State finalists for WA. The finalists are:
Kesia Kelleher-Bird (Year 7 category) – “Cleopatra – Murder or Suicide?”
Zoe Stockdale (Year 8 category) – “Were the Dark Ages really dark?”
Mim Grice (Year 9, Australia’s Sporting History category) – “AFL – Aboriginal Football League?”
Samuel Cameron (Year 10, Australia’s Sporting History category) – “The 1932-33 Bodyline Series – Unsportsmanlike and dangerous or effective tactical brilliance?”
Charles Merrifield (Year 9, Australia’s Wartime experiences category) – “Breaker Morant – a victim of miscarriage of justice?”
Their work has now been judged at national level and winners will be announced at the WA State Presentation on Saturday November 28th.
Year 9, Australia’s Sporting History category – “AFL – Aboriginal Football League?”
Year 9, Australia’s Wartime experiences category – “Breaker Morant – a victim of miscarriage of justice?”
Australian Geography Competition Results 2020