GOOD Shepherd Youth and Family Services will be hosting an afternoon tea and forum discussion as part of Anti-Poverty Week celebrations.
The forum, which will include local school principals and politicians, will look at how schools and financial counsellors can work together so students have a better sense of belonging and being connected to the community.
Former school principal Gerard Stafford said it was essential for students to feel accepted and part of the school and wider community.
“Schools, ideally, are places where students have a sense of belonging and connectedness. If young people don’t feel included because of poverty-related reasons, they are very much at risk of experiencing severe life-long disadvantage,” Mr Stafford said.
The forum will be looking at the question of how policy makers can ensure that access and equity are embraced and allow everyone to participate in school life.
The forum will be held on Wednesday 19 October from 3.30pm at Good Shepherd Youth and Family Service, 354 Main Street, St Albans.
