Youth Civics Leadership Day

“On Monday 13 May 2019, I took part in the Youth Civics Leadership Day with students from other secondary schools. The day started at the Supreme Court and consisted of four main parts: a session on the rule of law, a civics awareness session, a motivational presentation, and a leadership skills workshop. We looked at segments of the Magna Charta and discussed the right to a fair trial. We then walked to the Law Society of Western Australia to hear a talk on racial profiling and the struggles of growing up as an Aboriginal in Karratha, we also heard from a 5-time Paralympic swimmer who spoke of her struggles before winning multiple medals.

We then enjoyed a Subway lunch with 4 young lawyers/paralegals who explained the schooling pathways they took to their current careers, and they shared some pictures of themselves in Year 10 (which provided quite a laugh). The afternoon involved various activities aimed at leadership skills. such as completing jigsaw as a group without talking. To wrap up the day we went back to the Supreme Court where we were awarded a certificate from the Chief Justice of Perth and told stories about some of his more gruesome cases. It was a fantastic experience and I encourage next Year Ten cohort to participate in this program in 2020.''

Nellie Bond (Year 10 - P3)