UN YOUTH TOWNSVILLE CONFERENCE

Over the weekend of 21 – 22 February, a group of our students participated in the UN Youth Townsville Conference, held at James Cook University. The conference provided students from Years 9 – 12 with an immersive introduction to international relations, diplomacy and global citizenship, with sessions focused on negotiation, cooperation and responding to contemporary global challenges.

Across two full days, students engaged in collaborative discussions, explored complex global issues, and developed valuable skills in critical thinking, public speaking and leadership. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with like-minded peers from across the region and to gain insight into how international decision-making works in practice.

A very special congratulations goes to Isabelle Tickle and Immara Dyer-Lewis (Year 12), who placed first overall at the Townsville Conference – for the second year in a row! As a result of this outstanding achievement, Isabelle and Immara will travel to Brisbane to compete in the UN Youth State Finals later this year.

We also congratulate all of the following students on their participation:

Year 9:
Resandi Wijeskere, Ava Gray, Audrina Gilham, Sam Brennan, Mia Kelly, Emilia Doyle

Year 10:
Lucia Anderson, Scarlett Lucas-Schiplock

Year 11:
Jazmin Vasquez, Lakshmi Boardssen, Deona Emmanuel, Anniken Hartley

Year 12:
Isabelle Tickle, Immara Dyer-Lewis, Bridget Baxter, Millie Weekers

Well done to all students involved for representing the College with enthusiasm, curiosity and confidence.