From the SRC

The Emerging Leaders Forum

We are very excited to have six young leaders involved in The Emerging Leaders Forum facilitated by The Victorian Education Department, The University of Melbourne and the Asia Education Foundation.

The Emerging Leaders Forum is designed for Victorian students in Years 7 and 8, offering chances for them to connect and collaborate with peers from around the world. Students will deepen their understanding of identity, belonging and intercultural understanding and what it means to be a globally competent leader.

The aim of the Emerging Leaders Forum is to provide earlier level curriculum entry points for Victorian schools, enabling them to embed global learning and engagement activities into their teaching, learning and student engagement initiatives. It also provides a learning pathway for engagement in the Global Youth Forum offered at Year 9 level.

Our six participants will undertake a collaborative learning task with local and international peers that is anchored in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, with the intention of implementing social change in their school communities.

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop a deep understanding of global citizenship and its responsibilities
• Enhance awareness of assumptions and stereotypes while fostering intercultural understanding
• Engage actively with diverse global perspectives, experiences, and cultures
• Utilise knowledge and skills to take meaningful action in addressing global and local challenges.

Good luck with the challenge! We look forward to hearing all about your plans to make a positive impact here at Chelt.Sec.

Upcoming Term 3 SRC Events

R U OK? Day

• Date:  Thursday 12th September
• Students are invited to participate in a number of ways:
  • purchasing hot jam donuts at recess - $3 per bag
  • participating in a photo opportunity with yellow props at lunchtime
  • engaging with representatives from HeadSpace to learn more about the supports available and how to help those in need
• All Year 7 and 8 students will participate in R U OK? Day workshops in Pastoral Care on Monday 9th September
• Throughout the week (9th - 13th September) students will also be provided with practical ideas as to how best to look out for those around them

Footy Colours Free Dress Day

• Date:  Thursday, 19th September
• Students donate a gold coin to wear clothing from their selected football code (AFL, rugby league, rugby union, soccer, Australian teams...)
• Money raised will be donated to Fight Cancer Foundation