National Young Leaders' Day - Emily

Hi, I am Emily and I am in A2. I wanted to be a leader because I care about Eastern Hutt and I want to make it a better school for the future and also for a fun experience.

WHAT I LEARNT AT YOUNG LEADERS' DAY:
-Your choices shape your life
-Don't let your past shape your future
-Leadership can take many shapes and sizes
-Sometimes when you are making the least progress, you're actually making more
-You always have a choice

I learnt that you don't have to be cool to impress other people. Being unique is fine.

INSPIRING:
We often feel pressured to do things we don't want to do. At school I am going to make decisions for myself and not listen to anyone else.

As a leader I would like to say even if you don't fit in, be yourself, be different, be friendly and be unique!