The camp was run by The Amanda Young Foundation, which is named after the former student who died from meningococcal septicaemia when she was just 18.
Amanda’s father Barry Young said the camp, which was held from April 18-21, was designed to help the state’s future leaders.
“Amanda had plenty of opportunities to learn and grow at the Murdoch Summer and the National Youth Science Forum; she got plenty out of those leadership courses,” he said.
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“We’ve had students approach us about developing an app to get the message out there.
“I hope the students get a better appreciation about what’s required to be a leader, it’s not all beer and skittles.
“For the students to give up one week of their school holidays is fantastic.
“They have formed friendships that will last a long time.”
The students took part in a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator workshop, sessions on stress relief, relaxation techniques, time management, goal setting and communication skills.
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