What started as a simple love for baking quickly became a journey of unexpected lessons for Roxann, a Year 12 student. With every recipe, she discovered insights that shaped her perspective on life and success. Through this journey, she learned that imperfections often hold the key to true fulfilment. In her topic for today, "Finding Purpose in Life’s Imperfections," she shares how embracing life’s flaws has led her to find purpose and joy. What started as a simple love for baking quickly became a journey of unexpected lessons for Roxann, a Year 12 student. With every recipe, she discovered insights that shaped her perspective on life and success. Through this journey, she learned that imperfections often hold the key to true fulfilment. In her topic for today, "Finding Purpose in Life’s Imperfections," she shares how embracing life’s flaws has led her to find purpose and joy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Sundaram, a dedicated student in Year 11 who is deeply interested in exploring the complexities of the human mind. Today, he will be delving into the fascinating topic of the irrationality of human reasoning, examining how and why people often make illogical decisions. Sundaram, a dedicated student in Year 11 who is deeply interested in exploring the complexities of the human mind. Today, he will be delving into the fascinating topic of the irrationality of human reasoning, examining how and why people often make illogical decisions. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Akram Adil, a dedicated student with a keen interest in personal growth. Known for a calm and thoughtful demeanor, Akram believes in the power of resilience to overcome life's challenges. Today, Akram will be sharing insights into the concept of 'Patience,’ what it truly means, why it matters, and how embracing it can lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life Akram Adil, a dedicated student with a keen interest in personal growth. Known for a calm and thoughtful demeanor, Akram believes in the power of resilience to overcome life's challenges. Today, Akram will be sharing insights into the concept of 'Patience,’ what it truly means, why it matters, and how embracing it can lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Chamodya Jayawickrama is a student at Cambridge High School, currently in Year 12. She has a deep interest in psychology and is fascinated by how it connects to various aspects of life, particularly in understanding the human mind and behaviour. Today, she will be sharing her thoughts on the importance of self-compassion and its potential to combat depression, exploring how this practice can promote mental well-being and resilience. Chamodya Jayawickrama is a student at Cambridge High School, currently in Year 12. She has a deep interest in psychology and is fascinated by how it connects to various aspects of life, particularly in understanding the human mind and behaviour. Today, she will be sharing her thoughts on the importance of self-compassion and its potential to combat depression, exploring how this practice can promote mental well-being and resilience. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Ayesha, a Year 10 student at CHS, is a living example of the power of perseverance. She took her fear of public speaking, a challenge so many of us face, and turned it into her strength, winning first place in elocution. Today, Ayesha will take us on a journey of courage, growth, and the lessons fear can teach us. Ayesha, a Year 10 student at CHS, is a living example of the power of perseverance. She took her fear of public speaking, a challenge so many of us face, and turned it into her strength, winning first place in elocution. Today, Ayesha will take us on a journey of courage, growth, and the lessons fear can teach us. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

[Vidéo interprétée en Langue des Signes Française (LSF) par Karine du CRILS].A travers son talk "Authenticité et flexibilité seront les piliers du monde du travail de demain", Albane Fagot-Veyron explore comment la semaine de 4 jours transforme nos environnements professionnels en favorisant une organisation plus humaine et équitable. En s’appuyant sur sa propre expérience de vie avec des maladies chroniques, elle invite à repenser notre rapport au travail, en dépassant le mythe de la surproductivité pour promouvoir de nouvelles organisations où l'authenticité de chacun et chacune est reconnue et pleinement valorisée. Illustrations de Florence Rutschi. Montage vidéo réalisé par Thierry Souksavanh. Débutant en tant qu'astrophysicienne, son parcours atypique lui a offert une perspective unique sur divers environnements professionnels. Aujourd'hui elle aborde avec passion le sujet de la flexibilité au travail, résonnant particulièrement avec son expérience de vie. Elle-même touchée par une maladie chronique, la semaine de 4 jours a révolutionné son quotidien. Avec passion et singularité, Albane cherchera à vous montrer que notre authenticité et nos singularités sont des forces à exploiter dans le monde du travail. Son récit personnel, ponctué de rencontres et de recherches constituent un atout précieux pour une compréhension plus inclusive de la réalité professionnelle. Avec son style qui lui est propre, elle énoncera comment la flexibilité peut non seulement améliorer la qualité de vie des individus, mais aussi la dynamique collective au sein des environnements professionnels. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx