A Vote for the Future: Pointe Larue Secondary Selects New SNYA Representative for 2025

As students participated in the yearly Seychelles National Youth Assembly (SNYA) election, democracy was in full force at Pointe Larue Secondary School. Students had a chance to choose their representative for the 2025 SNYA cohort, a forum where young voices from all around Seychelles contribute to conversations on national concerns, at this eagerly awaited event. 

The election process demonstrated how eager young people are to take on leadership roles, make decisions, and influence the course of their school and community.


The Build-Up: Pushing for Students' Welfare and Reform

Students started putting themselves forward to run for the coveted position of SNYA representative weeks before election day. Four candidates ran this year, each with their own distinct goals and pledges to support youth education, school reform, and student welfare.

Mary Botsoie, s4 set 3

Nerry Barallon, s4 set 1

Candidates shared posters to appeal to their peers and the students during their active campaign. Some highlighted the significance of being heard about, academic support, and more student involvement in decision-making, while others concentrated on being the change for the school and moving forward.

Grace Cadeu, s4 set 3

Leah Reine, s4 set 1


Election Day: A Lesson on Democracy

The school was a hive of activity on election day. With the collaboration and cooperation of staff, the school library was converted into a polling place. Students were called in each class by Ms. Anna Rose Victor, S4 Head of Year by mid-morning to cast their votes in a fair and organised way. Credit also to Ms. Anna Rose for the images of the four candidates!
Ms. Marie May Iman, DHSS


Students gained personal experience with democracy as the voting procedure was modelled after actual elections. 


After receiving a ballot paper with the candidates' names on it, each voter discreetly marked their selection and deposited it into a safe box.


To maintain transparency, a team of educators and student representatives watched the election.




And the Winner Is...

The votes are in, the excitement is high, and the future of student leadership is at hand. Stay tuned for the announcement of the newly elected SNYA Representative from Pointe Larue Secondary—an empowering voice chosen by the students, representing and leading a "radical change."




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Location: Seychelles

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