Youth Programs
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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)
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.
Students learn leadership skills and volunteer in the community. A small portion of their service includes raising money to support classmates attending academic competitions and camps.
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 model pre-loved formal wear from Salvos Stores to raise awareness for Path of Hope programs. The annual fashion show is held at the Rotary of North Perth Hyde Park Festival.
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.
RYPEN is an annual camp for students age 14-17 to develop leadership skills.
The Rotary Club of Subiaco generally sponsors two 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.