Killara High School's VGEN Forum puts their pollies on the spot!

Maths, Science and ... Human Trafficking


Killara High School was honoured with the opportunity to host NSW’s first Vision Generation Sydney Region Schools Forum on Thursday 30th of April. The event had over 230 students participate from Killara High School and 13 other schools in the Sydney Region.
The forum centred around World Vision‘s ‘Don’t Trade Lives’ campaign, raising issues with the participating students about the modern slave trade and how they could become young advocates against it.


A focus of the day was a political discussion panel, which featured Mr O’Farrell - MP for Ku-ring-gai and Opposition Leader, Dr Nelson - MP for Bradfield and Cr Keays - Ku-ring-gai councillor for the Gordon Ward. This facilitated discussion amongst the politicians about slavery in our world and the intrinsic part each of us can play in it. The politicians actively engaged in conversation about ethical consumerism and the actions they planned to take in their communities to promote the Fair Trade movement.


The day also included a host of inspiring guest speakers, including Tim Costello (CEO of World Vision Australia), Natasha Lewis (Director of Organic Trader) and Scott Sanders (2008 World Vision Youth Ambassador). Afterwards, the students actively brainstormed ways they could empower their peers through taking the raised issues back to their schools and getting active, whether it be by starting up a Vision Group or holding a Fair Trade Fortnight event.


This forum combined the commendable leadership and initiative of the Killara High School Vision Group with a host of informative speakers, lively discussion and a passionate atmosphere, achieving a truly successful event and one to remember.


Thank you to all the students, Vgen and World Vision Staff who made the day and forum possible and enjoyable for all participants.


Drew McIntosh (Yr 11) – KHS Vision Generation Leader