Schoolchildren take over court


Five teams from four schools – Bishop Luffa from Chichester entered two teams, Durrington High School, Felpham College, and Purbrook Park in Waterlooville – took part under the auspices of the Citizenship Foundation.
The teams were given a short trial scenario and had to present it in the court setting. The children acted out the parts of all personnel found in court during a trial – legal advisor, prosecution, defence, witnesses, defendant, Magistrates and usher.
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Hide AdIn a closely fought contest Bishop Luffa red team won and Durrington High School were the runners-up.
The top prize of £100, and certificates for all the teams, were presented by Jonathon Lucas, the High Sheriff of West Sussex.
Bishop Luffa will go on to the regional final in May.