On Friday 11 August they participated in the Quarter Finals, with a scenario in which both parties were in discussion over the planning of a Gala Ball. Jasmin H and Kayla I (Party A) convincingly played the role of two rich girls who were attempting to plan a venue and organise ticket prices, which had become exorbitant due to the extravagant planning from Party B (Mya M and Lacey M). They wanted three DJs, flamenco guitar players and lavish and exotic food, making the ticket price too expensive for other students in the school.

The mediation saw much debate and plenty of heated arguments, all controlled and guided by our two acting mediators, Rhiannon K and Celine A. Their knowledge of a variety of mediation techniques successfully lead the parties to a realistic compromise and an eventual resolution.

During the mediation, many confidential facts were presented. These are pieces of ‘secret information’ that are given to each party member before the mediation begins. Both parties waited for the most appropriate time to ‘spring’ this information on the others. A special thanks to Isabella C for making a guest appearance with her guitar on the day!

I would like to congratulate the girls on their result, finishing with an outstanding score of 98%. We’re hoping this score will be good enough to put the team through to the Semi Finals. I am quietly confident.

Well done, girls!

Jason Muller - Teacher