Port Shepstone High School is once again filled with the energy, enthusiasm and ambition of young leaders from across KZN as it hosts the annual Rotary Youth Leadership Course, from September 27 to October 3.

Now in its 61st year, this highly regarded week-long programme, organised and coordinated by the Rotary Club of Port Shepstone, continues a proud tradition of investing in the leadership potential of young people.

The course brings together 68 Grade 11 learners from different communities across the province.

For many of the learners, the week provides an opportunity to step outside their usual environments, meet young people from different backgrounds and build relationships that extend beyond the classroom.

Throughout the week, learners are exposed to a diverse programme of leadership development, self-awareness, teamwork, networking and life skills.

A variety of speakers and facilitators share their knowledge and experiences, addressing topics that are relevant to young people as they prepare to make important decisions about their futures.

The programme encourages learners to understand themselves, recognise their individual strengths, communicate effectively, work collaboratively and develop the confidence to take responsibility within their schools, communities and broader society.

Some of them visited the South Coast Herald on September 30 to gain insights into journalism and newspaper production.

The young people who arrive in Port Shepstone leave with new perspectives, new connections and a greater understanding of their own potential.

Rotary can be confident that the seeds being planted today have the potential to shape the communities and leaders of tomorrow.

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