Each year, the principal of each secondary school, in conjunction with the schools student government, will select representatives to serve as members of the Student Senate for the upcoming year. This process takes place in February each year. From the membership of the Student Senate, two Student Trustees will be elected to represent the Student Senate and the students of the Wellington Catholic District School Board as members of the Board of Trustees.
The two Student Trustees are elected to sit on the Board of Trustees attend board and committee meetings and act as a link to students, the Board and school communities. They prepare monthly reports to the Board of Trustees and attend Board functions as student representatives. They also attend all Student Senate meetings and work closely with the Student Senate members and school communities to empower and promote student voice and engagement across the district.
Students who will be in the senior division (Grades 11 and 12) at the time of their term of office are eligible to apply for the position of Student Trustee and members of the student senate. More information about qualifications to serve as a Student Trustee can be found in the attached policy or by speaking with the school principal.
How to Apply?
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Speak to your principal if you are interested in applying.
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To understand the role and responsibilities of student trustee, please read the Student Trustee Representation Policy – See policy below
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Please be sure to read the Criteria for Becoming a Student Trustee in the Qualifications Section in the policy before applying.
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Fill out the online Expression of Interest for Student Trustee Form and submit to your Principal by Friday, February 28, 2025
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Principals and parents will complete their portion of the information on the Expression of Interest for Student Trustee Forms.
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Individuals selected by schools become members of the Board’s Student Senate. Members of the Student Senate will be selected by Friday, March 28, 2025.
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If interested in being a Student Trustee, you will make a presentation at the Board Student Senate Meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The final decision for two (2) Board student trustee representatives is made by the current and incoming Board Student Senate
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Announcement of Student Trustees for 2025/2026 will take place at the May 5, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Link to: Policy