Year 9 Humanities

Perth Climate Justice Summit generates student action

I learnt that climate change is a bigger problem than I thought it was and even the earth gaining one degree can cause a lot of problems.

Cody Halton

A group of our Year 9s with an interest in environmental issues took part in the Perth Climate Justice Summit on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th of May. This was an opportunity provided by the HASS department and the College Academic Excellence program to extend student involvement in the community.

They joined 100 students from schools around Perth for a program to deepen student engagement in sustainability and climate action. They heard from people on the frontlines of climate change including from developing countries, Indigenous Australia and marginalised communities. Students worked with the support team to develop skills and plan campaigns to make change and lead climate action in their communities.

Student comments about the experience:

A great experience to be able to learn how to promote the positive changes needed in our school to ensure a positive environment for future generations - Nellie Bond

The summit provided us with a better understanding of climate change and what we can do to reduce our carbon footprint. The summit helped me to see what I could do in our school as an individual - Juphil Jiji

Our school can make small changes that will help the environment - Asta Breeze

I learnt that everybody can have a positive impact on the environment if they participate in activities that can help our environment - Sophie Kala

I learnt that being in a first world country we don’t really feel the effects of climate change but at the same time we are ruining the lives and homes of those in third world countries with our actions. I believe we are the ones that have to make a change! - Zeta Stevens

Stay tuned for ways you can actively join the students to help them achieve their goals.

Ms M Silva (Humanities Teacher)