Youth Programs

2021 Four Way Speaking Test competition

The Rotary Club of Subiaco sponsors multiple Youth Programs. For our under 18 year old students we have "School Link". 

Our Club sponsors:

  • Perth Modern Interact Club (all year)
  • Bacon & Eggs stall fundraiser at the Stirling Farmer's Market (once a term)
  • The Science Experience (year 10-11, Dec-Jan)
  • Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment - RYPEN (years 9-12, Jan or Apr) 
  • National Youth Science Forum (year 12, Dec-Jan)
  • Mock job interviews and mentoring (years 10-12, Jun)
  • 4-Way Speaking Test (year 10, Aug-Sep)
How does a Perth Modern student join Interact?
 
Contact the Advocacy teacher for a list of clubs and meeting locations. The club meets after school once a week. Each year, the students elect their leaders and set their meeting dates.

Did you know ...

Two prior Principals of Perth Modern School were also members of the Rotary Club of Subiaco!

Mr Joseph Stokes (1972 - 1979) and Dr Robyn White (2000 - 2010)

Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young adults ages 18 to 30.

 
Rotaract Clubs are usually community based and are sponsored by local Rotary Clubs making them true “partners in service” and key members of the Rotary family.  The Rotary Club of Subiaco jointly sponsors the Rotaract Club of Subiaco.
 
Through the Rotaract program, Rotaractors expand their knowledge and skills and address the physical and social needs of their communities, while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service. Rotaract is friendship in action.
 
Young people seeking to join the Rotaract Club of Subiaco should access the Club facebook page or contact the President via email at president@subiaco-rotaract.org.au

RYPEN is an annual residential week-long program that aims to develop positive attitudes, self-awareness and leadership skills amongst Year 10 students.

 
The Rotary Club of Subiaco generally sponsors two Year 10 students from Perth Modern School to attend this program. These students are seen to have leadership potential as well as positive personal attributes and demonstrate involvement in community programs.
 
Applications for this program close in early April and the residential program takes place in early May of each year.

The Rotary Youth Leadership awards (RYLA) offer men and women between the ages of 18 and 25 years an opportunity to attend a residential seminar designed to develop their leadership skills. 

Activities such as abseiling, rock climbing, hiking and camping out, presentation skills, conflict resolution, yoga and discussions on social issues are just part of the week long program.
 
The Rotary Club of Subiaco generally sponsors at least one participant in this program each year.
 
Potential applicants should contact the Rotary Club of Subiaco in September ahead of the program running in late January/early February of each year.

Interact is a service and social club for young people in their teenage years (to 18).

The Rotary Club of Subiaco sponsors the Interact Club of Subiaco that is located at Perth Modern School.
 
The Interact Club of Subiaco is self-governing and self-supporting, offering many opportunities for members to develop valuable leadership and teamwork skills as they focus on service in the wider community.
 
Interact volunteers served lunch and managed recycling at for the BBQ at The Santos Science Experience at UWA.
 
Young people interested in joining the Interact Club of Subiaco should contact the Interact Club through their Advocacy teacher at Perth Modern School.
 

NYSF is a two week residential program in Canberra  or Brisbane that aims to open up possibilities of a career in science or engineering for students about to enter Year 12. 

 
A series of seminars, debates, workshops and visits to various science, engineering and technology organisations enables science students to gain first-hand experience in the working world of science.
 
Rotary provides essential support by interviewing, selecting and part-sponsoring applicants.
 
Information is sent to Rotary Clubs and Secondary Schools between February and March.Year 11 students submit applications to clubs by the end of May and district selection takes place in July so that orientation for successful students will take place in September.

The 4-Way Test is a public speaking competition for Year 10 students. Students can choose any topic, but must address and refer to the Rotary Four Way Test in their speech and focus on the four elements.

 
Teachers and students from each club’s link school participate as they develop their public speaking and writing skills. Discussions of ethics are encouraged as participants approach their topic through the multiple lenses of the 4-way test.
 
Year 10 students interested in participating in this activity should contact their local Club in September of each year – with heats and finals progressing late in the year and the State final in the first half of Year 11.