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Posted by Sam McCurdy: An 'Interact' information meeting was held at Nossal High School on Tuesday evening. Seventeen people were in attendance including representatives of St Margaret Berwick Grammar School and Nossal High School, as well as Paul Mee, District 9820 Governor. 'Interact' clubs bring together young people ages 12 - 18 to develop leadership skills, while discovering the power of 'Service above Self'. While an 'Interact ' club has been operational at St Margaret Berwick Grammar for a few years under the sponsorship of the Rotary Clubs of Emerald and Berwick, Nossal High School is proposing to establish a new club under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Berwick.  |  | Rotarian Peter Cracknell and Teacher Jon Christie | St Margaret Berwick Grammar and Nossal High School Students |
Peter Cracknell from the Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise and Teacher - Jon Christie provided information on the successful establishment and achievements of the 'Interact' club at Frankston High School in 2020. Jon is the 'Interact' Coordinator at the school. His passion and enthusiasm for the project is a key factor in the success of the club. Other important factors in forming and operating a successful 'Interact' club were: - Support from the school Principal and their involvement in club activities.
- A strong and enthusiastic Teacher - Cooordinator.
- Effective mentoring and support from the sponsoring Rotary Club.
- Minimising the bureaucratic requirements, such as Consitution and By laws.
- Collaboration with the local Rotaract Club.
- Involvement of students at all Year levels to ensure continuity.
Di Scheepers will be our Rotary Club's Co-ordinator for the 'Interact' club at St Margaret Berwick Grammar School, while Andrew Somers will be the Co-ordinator for the proposed Nossal High School club. |
