Year 10 and the Environmental Group attended a free one-hour Blue Minds Leadership Workshop. 

The Blue Minds Youth Ocean Leadership Workshop is an interactive workshop that gives young people practical tools and strategies to manage anxiety and stress related to climate change.  Educational Insights:  Understanding the science and impact of climate change.  Empowerment:  Feeling empowered to take actionable steps, both individually and within their communities, to contribute positively to environmental sustainability.

The presenters were: 

Cooper Chapman is an ex-professional surfer, founder of The Good Human Factory and a leading youth mental health speaker.  With over a decade as a professional surfer his unique approach to mental health awareness and education has seen him speak to over 40,000 students at 85+ schools. 

Kal Glanznig was awarded Sutherland Shire Young Australian of the Year 2020 and Environmental Citizen of the Year 2023; he was part of the Youth Advisory Council for World Ocean Day and in 2022 and 2023 attended the United Nations Climate Change COP.  A passionate aquatic athlete with a love for the ocean, Kal has also represented Australia in water polo at the Youth World Championships. 

Sandra Basile
Learning Support Teacher Year 10