Year 8 have recently been studying the concept of refugees in both English and Religious Education. As part of this study, students were given the opportunity to listen to the life experiences of an Afghan refugee, Masi Mobin who has now settled in Australia.
Masi, as a child, was forced to leave his home in Afghanistan with the arrival of the Taliban. Since that time, his story has taken many tragic turns, through being separated from his family, being smuggled between countries by boat and spending large amounts of time in detention due to his refugee status.
Masi spoke to Year 8 about his positive view on life and how he has been able to build a life for himself in Australia through educating himself, to the point of now running his own business, and immersing himself into Australian culture, where he taught himself to swim, and then to surf, just by watching those around him.
Year 8 students sat in silence and awe as they listened to Masi’s story and gained a deeper insight into how larger world issues impact the lives of the individuals involved.
