Next week, the St. Catherine's is hosting TEDx StCats Youth, a dynamic student-led event where ideas, curiosity, and creativity come together on stage.

Taking place on Wednesday 11 March and Friday 13 March, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, the event has been organised by Upper School students who have worked collaboratively to design an inspiring programme of talks exploring complex questions, contemporary challenges, and personal reflections.

TEDx StCats Youth provides a powerful platform for students to share ideas, challenge perspectives, and engage in meaningful dialogue. Events such as this highlight the importance of empowering young people to think independently, communicate confidently, and contribute thoughtfully to conversations that shape the future.

We warmly invite parents, students, and members of our wider community to join us for what promises to be two inspiring evenings of ideas and conversation.

TEDx StCats Youth
St. Catherine's British School Theatre
6:30pm – 9:00pm

Register HERE for Wednesday 11 March
Register HERE for Friday 13 March

Places are limited, and early registration is encouraged!

Wednesday 11 March – Ideas that Challenge Perspectives

The Wednesday evening programme will feature a diverse group of student speakers presenting thought-provoking topics that invite the audience to examine society, technology, and human behaviour from new perspectives.

Carolina A. (Year 11) will explore the question “Are criminals born or made?”, while Charalampia C. (Harly, Year 11) will reflect on how perspective shapes the way we experience life. Audrey F. (Year 7) will examine the identity of today’s generation, and Eva J. (Year 10) will share a journey through neuroscience and autism in “The Story My Brain Tells.”

Technology will also be a focus of the evening. Andreas L. (Year 9) will ask “What can’t AI do yet?”, while Constantinos P. (Year 9) will explore the relationship between humans and robotics in “The Steel Mirror: Why the Future of Robotics is Human.”

Other talks will explore important social questions. Vivien K. (Year 9) will challenge our assumptions about progress, Carolina P. (Year 12) will reflect on the oversights of justice, and Foteini V. (Year 12) will discuss the debate around inheritance tax. Nicole V. (Year 11) will examine how our environment shapes who we become, Ino T.(Year 7) will explore how sports can shape character, and Athina Z.(Year 11) will present a talk titled “Stolen Futures.”

Friday 13 March – Exploring Identity, Innovation, and the Future

The Friday evening programme continues the conversation with another group of students tackling questions about technology, human behaviour, creativity, and personal growth.

Alan S. (Year 8) will explore how we can prepare our brains for the future, while Alex G. (Year 7) will take a fascinating look at the psychology behind our fascination with the Rubik’s Cube. Siming S. (Year 9) will reveal the hidden truth of performing, and Chloe K. (Year 10) will discuss the concept of generational optimism.

Several talks will focus on personal development and individuality. Michaela D. (Year 10) will reflect on ADHD and hobby hopping, Leo M. (Year 10) will discuss the idea of “locking in” to achieve focus, and Aren K. (Year 10) will examine how pride can become a barrier in “Be Humble: How Pride Drowns You.”

Questions around technology and society will also be explored. Icong S. (Year 9) will discuss anonymity in the digital world in “Publicly Private: The Double-Edged Sword of Anonymity,” while Minje K. (Year 9) will examine the limits of authority in creating artificial intelligence. Alexandros T. (Year 8) will ask whether we are nearing a technological apocalypse.

The evening will also feature talks connecting science, creativity, and the human mind. Cecilia P. (Year 12) will present “Why Einstein Was a Novelist,” Alisa S. (Year 12) will explore the power of not conforming, and Paul Z. (Year 9) will explain how music shapes the brain.