Last Monday 16 June, the Year 11 cohort had a day off the pens and spent the day split in gender groups learning about all things relationships. We were joined by two excellent youth speakers, David Kobler who worked with the boys, and Beck Neale, who led the sessions with the girls. I personally experienced David’s sessions who was great and an engaging speaker. From what I have heard from the girls there was only good things to say about Beck as well.
Speaking from the boys’ perspective, our incursion was split into three different talks covering a range of topics from consent to healthy relationships. One of the biggest takeaways for me was understanding the importance of respect and clear communication in ALL kinds of relationships. The session on consent really challenged me to think more deeply about how important it is that both people feel safe, heard, and respected.
Overall, the day gave me a lot to think about and encouraged me to approach relationships with more maturity and responsibility.
Elias N
Year 11 Student
