I was shocked that the recent murders happened so close to home. It’s getting to the point now where I feel my life is in jeopardy every time I step out of my front door!

(Jacquie)

I think it’s excellent that students at Leyton School are participating in a play to combat homophobic bullying. Bring on Romeo and Julien!

(Zulaykha)

Well done to Marinela Reka who has a book published at the age of 12! It is people like you who can help us change the stereotypical image of the youth today.

(Mari)

So much pressure is put on us to achieve the best results possible and markers go and lose our test papers? Thanks!

(Jacquie)

People keep saying that young people need more youth centres, but surely there is a reason we’re not using the youth centres we have? I don’t think they’re the answer to keeping young people off the streets.

(Nadim)

The Green Fair was a great success. I really enjoyed telling people what Forest Flava was all about and it was great so many people had heard of us!

(Lauren)

We spent all day at the Green Fair asking people what they would spend the £4 million youth services budget on. We had some great ideas, but I think “Spain” and “Shoes” were probably my favourite.

(Kate)