The Student Voice

One criticism of traditional mentoring is that it teaches people how to succeed by playing by existing rules, thus reinforcing the status quo. But mentoring can also be a force for change.

A head prefect’s speech to his school assembly should be a wake-up call to men in general. But who’s listening?

Nicole Wade used to run away from school when students and teachers didn't recognise her Aboriginality. Now she's a school principal, harnessing the strength of children who were just like her.