2006 Conference for Student Leaders

This report on the Conference of Edmund Rice School student leaders was written by Samuel Develin, captain at St Edmund's College, Canberra.

A blistering Adelaide heat wave welcomed the student leaders of over 30 schools from around Australia to Rostrevor College for the annual Edmund Rice conference for student leaders, during the January school holidays. The purpose of the conference was to prepare the leaders of their respective Edmund Rice Schools for the year ahead through numerous lectures, workshops, forums and time spent conversing with one another on relevant school and leadership issues. Each student leader had the opportunity to share with the group the history of their school and the characteristics of their respective schools that made them a unique Edmund Rice school. This was a valuable experience as it showcased the diverse nature of each and every school whilst highlighting the uniqueness of the Edmund Rice nature and willingness to give to the community. The former Parade College Captain, Paul Daly, also provided extremely valuable insight into the demands of leadership and life as a year twelve student.

The conference concluded with a final dinner and talk frorm guest speaker Tim Davis, at the spectacular Rostrevor house. The experience was extremely helpful in preparing me for the year ahead as Captain of St Edmunds College Canberra whilst the friendships forged with other Christian Brothers School leaders will be something that I will cherish.