Stand Up! Speak Out! is the theme of the 2016 Students Leading Students Conference being presented by the Rainbow District School Board Student Senate May 4-5.
The conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cambrian College Student Centre.
Guest speakers include medical doctor and life coach, Dr. Susan Biali, and human potential and leadership expert, Randy Taylor. Both speakers will share their experience with success, personal growth, and how to strive for a better future. The conference will bring together approximately 100 students from Rainbow secondary schools.
“The goal of the conference is to generate opportunities for empowerment and to nurture leadership skills for Rainbow secondary school students,” said Ethan Urban, Student Trustee with Rainbow District School Board and Chair of the Student Senate.
“We want to give students tools and experiences to create change in their schools. We hope they will come away with building blocks to carry out their projects as student leaders now and into the future.”
“Students play a significant role in fostering healthy and inclusive school environments,” said Rainbow board director of education Norm Blaseg. “The conference will inspire students to be good role models and make a difference.
