On Tuesday, 25 March, Captains Mack Loader and Hannah Lynch, along with Vice Captains Sam Hazell and Layla White, represented our school at the National Young Leaders Day held at the International Convention Centre Sydney.
The event brought together young leaders from across the nation to hear from a diverse lineup of inspiring speakers.
Among the notable speakers were Anthony "Harries" Carrol, a lifeguard from Bondi Rescue; Thomas Duncan Watt, a talented screenwriter and author; Emma Keon, an accomplished Australian swimmer and the nation’s most successful Olympian; and Catherine Laga'oia, an actress known for her role in the upcoming Disney blockbuster, Moana.
Mack Loader enthusiastically shared, “This week Hannah, Sam, Layla, and I all travelled to Sydney for Young Leaders Day. It was a great day. We were all very lucky to hear stories and leadership tips from an actress, a film and book writer, a Bondi Rescue star, and an Olympic swimmer. Oh, and we even learned some dance moves!”
Hannah Lynch expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, stating, “Firstly, I would like to thank the school for my ticket to the Sydney Young Leaders Conference. My three favourite takeaways are: The Group Dance curriculum was my favourite; at the start, we were all a bit shy, but quickly got into the groove. The main message being 'I may not be perfect, but practice is worth it.' I also bought the new book from Tom Duncan and took home from him 'every master was once a disaster.' Lastly, let’s all take a page from Catherine, aka Moana: ‘My dad says you don’t have to be the best, just better than you were yesterday.’”
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Layla White added, “At Young Leaders Day, I learned three main things that stood out. First, every failure is a step closer to success. Second, nerves are good; they mean you are doing something worthwhile. And third, you take the ‘t’ out of ‘can’t,’ which means you CAN!”
Sam Hazell shared his admiration for one of the speakers, saying, “My favourite speaker was Harries. He said, 'You have to face your fears to become strong, and fear has a meaning: false evidence appearing real.'"
The day was not only a platform for learning but also a celebration of the potential within our young leaders. The insights gained from this event will undoubtedly inspire Mack, Hannah, Sam, and Layla as they continue their leadership journey within our school and beyond.
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