2000 School Magazine

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A PASSPORTTO THE WORLD

The International Conference, Longuoge Studies:a passport to the world, was a wonderful way to celebrate 125 yearsin the life of the School. There were addresses from such eminent speakers as Professor Colin Power, Professor Ken Wiltshire, Professor Peter Cryle and Mr Kevin Rudd, MP who shared their vision for language studies, not only with members of our own School community but also with colleagues from other schools in Queensland and our friends from our Sister Schools throughout the world. The Premier of the State, The Honourable Peter Beattie, MLA opened the proceedings. Following his address an excellent presentation was made by the five Year I I girls who were involved in the development of The AUStrolion Youth Manji^sto for the New Millennium. They introduced those present to The Youth Monifosto for the 21st Century developed during proceedings of the World Parliament of Children held in October 1999 in Paris when some 350 students (including Caitlin Goss) developed the concept. At the conclusion of the girls' presentation, Caitlin presented a copy of the Youth Monii^sto to the Premier. This was later tabled in State Parliament. Using the framework of the manifesto, plans and ideas for the future can be developed which will make a difference. The Conference provided the opportunity to pay tribute to our past through exploring the present and by projecting into the future, but more importantly it allowed time to focus on the importance of language studies in the development of tolerance, understanding and friendship.

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