Year 10 and 11 students listened to a powerful presentation by a representative from the Pat Cronin Foundation yesterday.

The goal of the foundation is to “empower young Australians to handle conflict, look after their mates and make wise decisions—so that we can End the Coward Punch, together”.

Presenter Ben outlined Pat Cronin's life and his tragic story – the 19-year-old passed away after being punched in the head while attempting to help a friend.

Ben also shared his experience of violence, having been the victim of a coward's punch that resulted in a brain haemorrhage.