National Young Leader’s Conference 2009 |
On Monday the 23rd of March this year, the Senior Leaders attended the “National Young Leader’s Conference”, in Wellington. The National Young Leaders' Days have become one of the largest and most significant student leadership events in New Zealand. It is run by the “Halogen Foundation”. The “Halogen Foundation New Zealand” is a non-profit organisation and was founded to assist schools to develop student leaders. The Michael Fowler Centre, the venue in Wellington. The speakers included Katherine Switzer, the woman who challenged the all-male tradition of the Boston Marathon and became the first woman to officially enter and run the event. Dr Brad Jackson, Professor of Leadership at The University of Auckland Business School, Jehan Casinader, a freelance youth journalist, Nathan King, the former lead singer of the rock group “Zed” and Dr Ocean Mercier, Lecturer at Victoria University. All speakers were very motivational and informative. The underlying message for all student leaders was, “do life intentionally, don’t let it happen around you. Change negatives to positives”. The Stratford High Senior Leaders thoroughly enjoyed this conference and we gained knowledge and motivation from these inspirational people. The Stratford High School Senior Leaders at the “Young Leader’s Conference”, Wellington. On behalf of the Senior Leaders, I would like to thank the Board of Trustees and the Senior Management Team for allowing us to attend this conference.A special thanks must go to our Year 13 Deans, Mr and Mrs Walker.They are fantastic leaders in their own right and not only drove us to Wellington and back in a cramped van, but ensured we had the elevator ride of a lifetime and an awesome Japanese meal.Andrew Single Head Boy |
