Senior students have partnered
with the Anglican Church Southern Queensland Social Responsibilities Committee in
a collaborative and inclusive workshop to discuss issues applicable to the
youth of the 21st century.
Committee researcher,
Leanne Wood, said that 鈥渢he workshop forms part of a research and advocacy
project that enables students to share their thoughts and values.鈥�
鈥淭his invaluable information
will be directly provided to government on areas pertaining to youth and youth
justice in today鈥檚 society,鈥� Ms Wood said.
WestMAC advocates
include Matthew Simmons, Holly McDowall, Joshua Smith, Whitney Perkins, Jessica
Terry, Chloe Boike, Georgia Nielsen and Bryant Strong.
Student Bryant Strong
opened the workshop with an impressive magic trick which broke the ice for the
students and allowed everyone to feel at ease with sharing their experiences.
鈥淲e have the
opportunity to represent our peers and explore social justice issues,鈥� said
Bryant.
鈥淲e appreciate being
involved in the project and it has allowed further growth of our interpersonal
skills,鈥� added Georgia.
Mr Paul Alcorn, the
Head of Senior School at 抖阴直播 endorsed that 鈥渢hese
workshops practically provide youth with the opportunity to speak up.鈥�
鈥淚t also encourages
students to look to the future with optimism, especially with the end of Year
12 just around the corner.鈥�
WestMAC students will
have the opportunity to attend another session to provide further input and
assist to design a survey to contribute to the success of this project.