The session was convened under the theme, “We are you, you are us…. please protect us.”

Children from across the district debated issues ranging from teenage pregnancy, bulling, gangsterism, as well as improving the school curriculum.

Ricky Ndlovu, a grade 7 learner from Nwarisenga Primary School led a commission on “Bulling, what does it mean, how to fight it.”

He told parliament that the best way to fight bulling was not being a bully. “If you are a bully, you are also going to be bullied. Learn to apologize when you have wronged others, because if you don’t apologize they would want revenge.”

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Ndlovu whose dream is to be a pilot said that participating in school activities such as sport can also minimize chances of being bullied.

“Never walk alone. If you walk alone, you become an easy target for bullies. Participate in sporting activities at school and avoid being in isolation,” said Ndlovu.

Tlou Matjeke from the Advocacy Unit in the Office of the Premier encouraged learners to read, saying “strive for knowledge.

You must know who is the minister responsible for children.

You must know who is the premier of our province.

As a unit our key responsibility is to advocate for your rights as children, including the right to life, survival and development.”