First item of business will be establishing goals for the second half of the year for the Indigenous Student Trustees Council. Members will have the opportunity to share their ideas and thoughts on how the ISTC wants to look in the next coming months. Additionally, through increasing interest in mandating an Indigenous Student Trustees in school boards across Ontario, the Indigenous Student Trustees Council is going to be discussing strategies to help non-Indigenous Student Trustees navigate this popular topic. A research period will provide brainstorming time to think of possible resources and contacts to educate ourselves on this topic and bring the knowledge we learned to interested Student Trustees within OSTA.
Step into the Dragon's Den, where bold ideas meet transformative education curriculum! In this interactive, fast-paced session, participants will pitch innovative curriculum enhancements to a panel of "Dragons" to invest in the next big idea for student success, using skills honed at the start of the session. Inspired by student trustees' experiences, this session encourages advocacy-driven curriculum designs that support student leadership, representation, and engagement.
External Partner: Development and Peace Caritas Canada See it happen! Hear from a Catholic Education stakeholder and learn from their passions and insights, as well as how to get involved.
Pino Buffone, the Director of Education for the Ottawa-Carelton DSB will be presenting on the importance of French Education in our school systems. The presentation will be engaging one-hour long deep dive into multi-lingual education here in Ontario.
Hear from the Ralph Sharples, the President Elect of the Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario, as he takes student trustees through education from the standpoint of his organization and explores the roles of education advocates province wide.
Leveraging your Legacy From your scent to your sense: how do the subconscious physical and mental impressions you leave on internal and external partners benefit you as a student trustee? Explore how to highlight your natural gifts and unique talents when navigating relationship building and initiative creation. This session will provide student trustees with tools to unlock their most authentic selves and leave a long-lasting legacy in networking and beyond.
Led by Irfan Toor, Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Ontario Principals’ Council, this session will challenge student trustees to think critically about the unique needs within their school boards. Through guided discussions and practical insights, participants will explore the question, “Who needs our help the most?” and learn how to identify and prioritize areas where advocacy and support can have the greatest impact. By focusing on equity and inclusivity, this session will empower student trustees to address systemic challenges, amplify marginalized voices, and create meaningful change within their communities.
(Inside the CEIG’s Head – Initiating, Planning & Sustaining) Planning your path; short-term vs long-term planning, how to adhere to sustainable projects and TAKE ACTION in your community
