It seems the future is in very good hands as the young people in our schools remind us that they are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they're actively contributing to positive change today.

On Thursday 7 March more than 80 senior students from Catholic Colleges in Echuca, Nathalia, Shepparton, Kyabram, Myrtleford, Kialla, Wangaratta, Benalla and Wodonga travelled to Kialla to attend the fifth annual Student Ethical Leadership Day.

Each year, the students come together to share ideas, to learn about themselves and others, and to hear from guest speakers who educate, encourage and inspire. It is also a valuable opportunity to meet other young leaders from colleges in the Sandhurst Diocese.

With engaging guest speakers including Kate Fogarty, the Executive Director of Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd, the day was off to a fabulous start.

A workshop with Kate Wilde from ‘The Human Development Workshop’ provided valuable insight into the importance of experiencing leadership opportunities at school, and what it means to develop social responsibility as individuals, citizens and as family and community members.

This is a learning day for students, but it is also a day that shows very clearly how young leaders can inspire others through their actions, champion causes they believe in and advocate for positive change. They understand the challenges facing their generation and are proactive in finding solutions, leveraging technology and connectivity to drive progress.

Congratulations to all the student leaders who participated in this day, and to Tim Campbell from St Augustine’s College Kyabram and Leonie Irwin from Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd for facilitating a day that supports the young leaders in our schools, colleges, and broader communities.

Return to Sandpiper e-News 71 (8 March 2024)