Impacts of Vaping

Recently, Year 10 and 11 students were given the opportunity to meet with youth speaker, Sonya Karras. Renowned for her engaging presentations Sonya spoke with us on the topic of vaping and offered us the facts of vaping and the health risks and laws associated with vaping. Sonya provided a non-judgmental environment as she spoke, allowing us to interact with her and those around us by letting us offer any prior knowledge we knew and ask any questions we had. 

The overall experience was enjoyable and informative. Sonya was able to give us insightful knowledge about the legalities of vaping and offered us sources of help and guidance with all the facts needed to understand the dangers of vaping.  We look forward to any future sessions we may share with Sonya! 

Lorelei Kensington
Year 11

Living Justice, Living Peace in Action

On 10 October, both Year 10 and Year 11 students listened to a presentation about making a difference in the lives of young people, in particular school aged girls. 

Mark Balla’s talk about toilets and hygiene in third world countries left the students both inspired and informed. Mark spoke of his personal journey in the toilet industry, and how he helped to bring clean toilets and toilet stalls to schools in third world countries. His journey from the corporate world to becoming a passionate advocate for improved sanitation, showcased the potential for individual impact. Through narratives and photographic elements, he showed us a global crisis that often goes unnoticed. This emphasised the importance of empathy and local action.

Mark’s story reminds us that even small steps can make a world of difference!

Phoebe O’Toole
Year 10