Children

‘You can say what you want in the workshop without feeling embarrassed’

-Year 9 Student

‘I’ve got into arguments with my foster carers because some allow me to use certain social media but then others don’t. Part of the reason for becoming a Digital Leader was about showing them that I know how to stay

safe online. The funny thing is I now probably know way more than they do about how to stay safe online’

-Year 10 student

‘It’s okay to express my feelings, no matter who is around’

-Year 10 student

‘I liked the fact that everything was equal. We all had a chance to talk and I felt included

-Year 8 Student

‘I’ve learnt that you don’t have to be tough to be a man, but no one wants to be seen to be weak

-Year 13 Student

‘I enjoyed the workshop because I feel more excited about going [to school] and I feel more prepared to go’

-Year 6 Student

‘The activities really made me think deeper about things’

-Year 6 Student

‘He taught us lots of life lessons...the lesson was awesome'

-Year 7 Student

‘I learnt how important empathy is when dealing with problems between people’

-Year 9 Student

‘I enjoyed the way that everyone was open and honest and got involved'

-Year 8 Student

‘It was very insightful for what we do at school’

-Year 9 Student

'The workshop has helped me to learn new skills and I feel more confident talking to other people'

-Year 10 Student