YEAR 11 PROGRAMS
The Drama Social Justice Immersion
Ref : IM5 “ We are the stories we tell ourselves ”
The Drama Social Justice immersion is an opportunity for boys to meet with and re-enact the stories of people from less fortunate communities and in doing so , build their empathy , emotional intelligence and capacity as social justice advocates . Boys who have a keen interest in creative writing , enjoy performing both on stage and working behind the scenes and / or who would like to build their understanding of how to become advocates for greater social justice are encouraged to take part . You do not have to be a Drama student to participate .
Boys will be creating a theatrical response to the stories of disenfranchised people in our community ; giving voice to those stories which usually go unheard . Aims for the partnership are :
• To provide opportunities for people to tell their stories and engage with students in a respectful space
• To provide the opportunity for people from different backgrounds to find common ground through the exchange of life narratives
• To provide an artistic platform for people to see their stories retold and recreated in a respectful , dignified and meaningful way ; allowing them to feel heard and appreciated .
• To provide some publicity for the charitable work the organisation ( s ) are doing within the community
Boys will learn :
• Basic communication and narrative counselling skills so that they feel confident about listening to and sharing these stories
• How to communicate with respect across cultures and different age groups / social contexts
• Basic play-building skills and begin to develop their script writing skills
• A basic understanding of advocacy and its impact for disenfranchised people in the community
• Community leadership skills
• Ensemble and performance skills
Time commitment :
• Most Wednesdays in Terms 1 , 2 and 3 : boys will begin researching the key issues for this sector of the community and interviewing relevant subjects to prepare their stories for performance
• Four-day rehearsal and performance in the last week Term 3
Program Levy : $ 250
EmpowerED Immersion Ref : IM6
The EmpowerED Immersion is based on the ‘ E4 model ’ - Extend Enrich Excel Experience . Scotch College students will mentor and tutor students from the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School ( MITS ), focusing on academic support , cultural exchange and personal development . The EmpowerED Immersion aims to foster mutual understanding , enhance educational outcomes and build lasting relationships through regular tutoring sessions , cultural activities and collaborative projects .
Service , relationship , collaboration and empathy are core to this Immersion activity . Boys will form an educational partnership with MITS throughout the year . This program will include some face-toface sessions at MITS , as well as a 3-day Immersion program in the services week at the end of Term 3 .
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