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Monte Students Participate in Lions Youth of the Year Program

Published on: March 2022

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-123570

Monte Students Participate in Lions Youth of the Year Program

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore)

—Speaker I want to recognise the success of members of the Monte school debating team in the Lions Youth of the Year Program. The national program has been running since 1964 and aims to foster leadership skills in students with a focus on academic skills, public speaking, sporting and cultural involvement, and contribution to the community. Emma Greenup and Athina Tsakalos who are both in year 12, competed as local finalists for the Lion Club Youth of the Year Award competition on the 8th of February. As part of this competition, they had to deliver prepared speeches. Emma spoke on the topic of the need for reform in the education system to increase inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ students. Athina presented a speech on the date of Australia Day. The girls also had to answer questions following their presentations. Congratulations to Emma and Athina for representing yourselves, your school, and our local community with great pride. I want to thank Monte Principal Nicole Christensen, Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator Sarah Jackson, and anyone else from the school community involved in supporting Emma and Athina in their participation of the program.