Student Voice 

Videos for change 

This year CESC took part in the videos for change campaign that is run by the high resolves education program. The challenge was for students to make a 60 second video highlighting a particular social issue that they are passionate about. In the 60 secs they were challenged to give viewers an overview of the issue and where to go if they want to help. Students were expected to make these videos independently and were also provided with time and guidance at school. We are proud to announce that two videos were submitted into the competition. Congratulations to Pheonix Nuske, Montana Veness, Lucas Peters and Tyler Reid for completing 'Know us before you judge us' video and, Poppy Walters, Danna Pabayo, Florena Ruan, and for completing the 'An ordinary day' video. We eagerly await the news of the finalists. Stayed tuned for further announcements. There are several categories that students videos are entered into. One of those categories is the 'Peoples Choice Award'. View one of the entries that CESC has submitted this year and please sign up to be a People's Choice Award voter. The link is provided below.

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Ms Sawsan Hassan

Whole School Student Voice Leader 

Emerging Muslim Voices Program 

As a young African Muslim woman, I believe that youth play a vital role in society now and in the future. The emerging Muslim Voices program provides various resources, techniques and strategies so that young people are equipped with the skills to make their personal journey to change. 

Throughout my secondary school years I have been growing aware of the social impact that I want to make throughout my life. When I was approached by Ms Hassan with an opportunity to apply to be a part of a local council program for young people, I was extremely enthusiastic. 

The Australian Muslim Women’s centre for Human Rights (AMWCHR) is an organisation made of Muslim women who work towards advancing the rights and status of Muslim women in Australia. This is done through advocacy, community-based programs and service delivery, capacity building, leadership development, policy development, partnership projects, case work, referrals, and outreach. AMWCHR is organisation that reflects the cultural, linguistic and sectarian diversity within the Muslim community. They use their platform to be vocal when Islam or cultural hierarchies are being used to undermine the status or rights of Muslim Women. In order to be a part of the program I had to apply through writing an entry statement that illustrated why I would be an asset to this program and what I aim to achieve from being involved. This was followed by an interview with one of the program leaders where I was able to ask questions about the program would entail. 

I was delighted to receive news that I have been selected to be part of the program. My nerves were quickly calmed as I walked into the introductory session. This involved meeting the other members of the program to be further informed about the specific training in leadership and community work that we would receive throughout the program. Following our introductions to each other we began discussing how we could ensure that we are supporting each other and allow our meetings to be safe spaces.

The program is full of passionate individuals who are actively working to make positive changes in the Islamic community and the world perception of our beautiful religion. I am looking to the opportunities that will be presented throughout the program and to being a positive role model for my school and community. 

Waad Salih 

School Captain 

SRC President