YOUNG PEOPLE
Annabelle Melia
Masefield
I really like Bright Leaders because we try new things and learn how to deal with our emotions if we don't win. It also really helps with mental health because you might have had breakdowns in the past and Bright Leaders helps you to remember that you are a special Leader who can do difficult things.
Before Bright Leaders I couldn't control my emotions very well, for example an argument with my sister would cause a meltdown. Now I can handle the arguments using my communication skills.
I have developed resilience, co-operation and confidence through the activities with Bright Leaders. When I went home at the end of the program I realised the best thing you can win is life. So if you win you can be happy and champion others to help them give their best, and if you lose you still feel like you've won something inside you because you tried something you've never tried before.
Bright Leaders helps to keep your emotions steady. It helps me get out of my comfort zone and not worry about whether I can do it or not. It helps me to believe in myself as a leader.
Miller Taylor
Masefield
Bright Leaders was really helpful to me because it helped me with my anxiety. I used worry a lot about things and I feel calmer now after doing the multilink challenge and cup stacking because they brought me out of my comfort zone. Once I left my comfort zone I felt much better and I wanted to do it again.
Before Bright Leaders I would never stand up and speak in front of an audience. I felt very emotional and got upset whenever I was asked to do it. During Bright Leaders I stood up in front of the class more than once and showed my work which I am really proud of. I feel like I'm more confident now.
Since Bright Leaders I feel like I can calm down much quicker when I've been angry because I've developed my resilience. I speak up a lot more now because I learned that I can be brave and that nothing bad ever happened.
I always looked forward to Bright Leaders days because I loved all of the different activities we did. They were good fun and we always worked on a skill to improve our leadership.