Pupils at a Guernsey school held an event to share ideas and visions for the future.

Ladies’ College in St Peter Port says it has obtained a TEDx Youth license, allowing it to hold conferences on Friday to discuss issues important to their students.

Topics covered at the event included the impact of girls-only educational spaces and the need to amplify women’s voices, particularly in traditionally male-dominated fields, the school said.

TEDx conferences are public speaking events that aim to promote “the research and discovery of ideas worth spreading.”

A school spokesperson said the event featured presentations from pupils from upper sixth, lower sixth and lower fifth classes, as well as small group sessions for more in-depth discussions.

Deputy Principal Nick Dyson said: “The Ladies’ College is committed to empowering young women, and this event gives them a powerful platform to speak out on issues that matter to them. »