The KPDSB offers various ways for students to participate in leadership opportunities. An example of those opportunities included two student senates during the 2021–2022 school year.
Student Senate 1 — April 6, 2022
Topic: Student Census
Students went through each of the Students Come First Student Demographic Census questions and offered feedback.
Question areas:
- Languages
- Indigenous Identity
- Ethnic Origins
- Race
- Religion/Spirituality
- Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
- Disability
- Status in Canada
- Caregiver Information
Students provided feedback on individual questions, potential responses, the frameworks, support resources, the information leading up to each question and more. Questions within the census were added to and modified in some cases to meet the needs of students.
Students contributed greatly to how KPDSB would communicate census information to students and families. KPDSB identified the importance of communication in this process, so stakeholders understood the “why” and the “how” of the census.
Student Senate 2 — June 1, 2022
Topics: Census, Anti-Sex Trafficking, Semesters
Questions:
- How might our schools raise awareness and develop student knowledge about colonialism, racism, sexism, homophobia, and ableism? How do we create caring schools, increase sense of belonging, and reduce bullying?
- What are your suggestions to ensure students understand the important information about sex trafficking?
- What are some considerations for administrators and educators in the transition back to the Semester System?
Students provided extensive feedback on each question, which will be shared with the administration for planning purposes.
