Student Leaders Reception
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In March each year the City of Casey hosts a reception to acknowledge the newly appointed school captains and leaders of all schools within the City of Casey. Each year, a motivational speaker is invited to address the student leaders, to inspire them to achieve success in their leadership roles.
Up to four student leaders and two staff are to be invited from each school in the City of Casey. Attendance at the reception is free. Early registration is recommended as this event has booked out in previous years.
The Student Leaders Reception provides an opportunity for primary and secondary school leaders to network together, listen to a motivational guest speaker and participate in a Casey wide event.
Casey Student Leaders Reception 2012
Date: Thursday 29 March 2012
Time: 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Venue: Cranbourne Community Theatre (Brunt Street, Cranbourne)
The event will include:
- Presentations from some of Casey’s young leaders;
- Motivational guest speaker, Lauren Burns;
- Networking time for the Primary and Secondary School Captains to get to know each other over afternoon tea.
2012 Guest Speaker: Lauren Burns
“What Can Be Imagined, Can Be Achieved”
Lauren Burns created sporting history by winning the first ever Olympic medal for Taekwondo when the sport made its debut at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Lauren was one of only three Australian women to win an individual Olympic Gold Medal, along with Cathy Freeman and Susie O Neill. Her amazing triumph at the Sydney Games was achieved against the odds requiring enormous discipline, commitment, perseverance and teamwork.
The nation watched as Lauren's victory brought the Australian public and Olympic crowd to its feet. Before her Olympic win, few people knew that Lauren had been 12 times Australian Champion and had achieved a string of international titles including numerous medals at world championship level. Lauren’s gold medal has put Australia on the map as a major international competitor for the sport of Taekwondo.
Since the Sydney Olympics, Lauren has emerged as one of the most successful Olympians from these Games. She has spoken to over 250,000 people in the past 10 years, sharing with them her story of success.
Registration
Information will be sent to the Principal of Casey’s primary and secondary schools in early February. Each school is invited to nominate up to four elected/appointed school captains or student leaders to attend, accompanied by no more than two members of staff or parents.
Registrations close on Monday 19 March 2012 (unless booked out prior). Attendance at the reception is FREE.
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