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Young leaders across the electorate of Burt were able to share their views on important issues with Federal Member Matt Keogh at the 2023 Burt Youth Forum. Nine schools sent delegates to the forum with Southern River College represented by Katie Russell and Soleil Oost. Throughout the leadership event, issues such as mental health, cost of living and housing accessibility were presented and discussed by participants, with some intelligent and thoughtful recommendations emerging. Mr Keogh was impressed by the students’ contributions, which will be compiled into a report and presented to Premier Mark McGowan and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese later this year.
Year 8 and 9 students learned the facts – and myths – about vaping during the ‘Clearing the Air’ presentation by Azelene Williams from Perennial Health Institute. Throughout the presentation the students became aware of how harmful vaping is and how it can damage both health and wellbeing. Vaping education in schools is important as it highlights the dangers associated with the habit and enables young people to make informed decisions about vaping when they are old enough to make their own choices.
Our Harmony Day family afternoon was a hit with music, dance, food and fun along with community and cultural connection. Everyone Belongs at Southern River College.
Our staff and students embraced an invitation to wear cultural clothing as part of our Harmony Week celebrations and it was incredible to see. Across the College there were outfits from all over the world, with people sharing their cultural heritage with pride. In support were those in orange, the colour of Harmony Week, the time to celebrate diversity and bring together Australians from different backgrounds. This year’s theme is Everyone Belongs and while this is always true at Southern River College, to see such a wonderful appreciation of culture was a beautiful and powerful experience. Thank you everyone!
Our P&C's AGM will be held on Monday March 27 in the College Boardroom between 5.00pm and 6.00pm, with a Meet and Greet afterwards for members.