THE Rotary Club of Sawtell hosted a celebratory dinner for its Youth Portfolio on 9 February at the Sawtell RSL Club.
Two exceptional presentations were made by Toormina High School students, who talked about their experience with different Rotary Youth programs.
Indy Evans (Year 11) spoke about her recent Youth Exchange in Belgium, and how she was taken to many other countries and cities by her host families, namely, Pisa, Florence, Berlin, Amsterdam, Bretagne, Strasbourg, Risoul, Vercors, Barcelona and Luxemburg.
Indy learnt to ski during her visit and has returned to Sawtell speaking fluent French, an experience she said she will never forget.
The second presentation was by Sophie Watson (Year 12) who Sawtell Rotary sponsored to attend the National Youth Science Forum, which was held at the University of Queensland in January.
“Sophie told us about the activities she took part in, the speakers, lectures and the University itself, and her interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM),” Youth Director Alan Freedman told News Of The Area.
Both students were recognised as excellent ambassadors to not only Rotary International but also the Sawtell Club.
By Andrea FERRARI
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