Respectful Relationships Symposium

CASSIE TWEMLOW | Communications & Marketing Officer

On 21 April, over 300 people attended a 'Respectful Relationship' Parent Symposium in the PAC, hosted by Old Scholar, Rebecca Sparrow (1989).

Bec spends her time speaking to thousands of tweens and teens every year about friendship, resilience and having a more positive experience online. In 2019, she was invited to be on the Queensland Anti Cyberbullying Taskforce. As well as being an author and podcast host, Bec is an ambassador for The Pyjama Foundation and Suncorp’s #TeamGirls initiative.

It’s so important for tweens and teenagers to establish respectful relationships as they navigate their high school years. In this talk, Rebecca Sparrow asked students to reflect on what they stand for and how they show up in the St Peters Lutheran College community. They confronted issues such as their own personal values, who they’re choosing to hang around, and how they’re showing up in their cohort.

Bec explored tips on finding and nurturing those authentic friendships which align with your own values, understanding personal boundaries and the role each student plays in helping to create a positive cohort.

For more information on Bec or her topics, visit rebeccasparrow.com.