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3rd September 2010 by Esther Pinn

Thinking about running an Exo Day in your school this year? Time is running out to get in before the Big Exo Day, but doing one after could end up being the same as making a super-cool late entrance.

We caught up with Emma Culshaw from St George Girls High to find out why she thinks Exo Days are such a sweet idea.

Do you have to be a specific age to run your own School Exo Day?

No, you don't have to be a specific age. However, at my school, Exo Days are run by the school's ISCF (In School Christian Fellowship) leaders, who are in Year 11.

What activities have been planned for your School Exo Day?

We have planned to run a free sausage sizzle for all the students, 'minute to win it' games in the quad and a band (made up of musicians from a nearby school) for the second half of lunch.

Has your school hosted an Exo Day in the past? If so, to what extent were you involved in that event and what changes have you made this time to improve your School Exo Day?

Yes, they have; however, I was only a participant in that event. This year we had the vision of taking Exo Day to the students. In the past, Exo Day has been run inside the hall, and only involved a few, whereas this year we are bringing Exo Day outside in order to involve the maximum amount of students.

What motivated you to run or be part of a School Exo Day?

I believe the Big Exo Day is the greatest outreach to young people and has personally touched my life. Seeing the pain and suffering that goes on in young people's lives along with the realisation that like Youth Alive, I too can make a difference in this world gave me the passion to want to bring this cause into my school.

Have you had any problems organising this event?

The process in organising the Exo Day has been pretty smooth, with the head teacher and deputy being completely supportive. However, there have been a few problems with not being able to bring the band outside due to a lack of equipment, as well as the inability to use some musical instruments needed for the band.

How many young people do you anticipate will show up to your School Exo Day?

As we are running a free sausage sizzle for all students and trying to get everyone involved, we are anticipating around 900 students to take part in the School Exo Day.

How do you think this School Exo Day will impact young people at your school?

I believe it will emphasise the importance of life and living life to the full. I believe this event will give hope to a hopeless generation and reunite students. I trust it will highlight to students their importance in this world, that they were created for a purpose, and are loved not only by their peers, but also by God.

Would you recommend young people all across the nation run their own School Exo Day? Why or why not?

Definitely. As young people, we need to be the change that we want to see in this generation. It is a way you can give back to your school and make an impact. You can give hope to the hopeless. My youth pastor, Liz Langton inspired me to "make a change, by taking a stand," and I really believe running a School Exo Day is a way in which we can stand up for the truth and make a change.

* If you are interested in running your own School Exo Day, head to The Big Exo Day website and register your school.

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