Resources: Truth & Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)
Choose a focus to explore, gain practical training and experience, and make a real difference!
Year 1 - Explorer (Students can experience multiple Paths)
Year 2 - Choose a PATH
Year 3 - Choose a PATH
Year 4 - Choose a PATH
Year 5 - Captain and Lead a Path
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Explore Your Passion. Lead with Purpose.
Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level? This is your chance to grow, connect, and lead.
Learn from exceptional artists, top athletes, coaches, and professionals about what it takes to excel in your classes, on the stage, field, and in life!
💡 Why Join?
✅ EXPERIENCE
Fun, bilingual leadership training with hands-on learning. Build your CV and post-secondary applications while making memories with friends.
✅ MENTORSHIP
Connect with mentors from across Canada — including artists, actors, engineers, doctors, CEOs, Concordia student-athletes, and top mental and physical coaches — and learn from the best.
✅ RECOGNITION
Earn certifications, access bursaries, and graduate with a leadership portfolio that sets you apart.
🗓️ Program Details
· Open to all SWLSB secondary students
· Weekly Online Training: Wednesdays, 7–8 p.m. 1 hour a week with follow up in school at lunch.
· Camps, Mentorship & Practical Experiences
· FREE (except for optional Adventurous Journeys)
Transform classroom lessons into life-changing opportunities.
Lead. Learn. Inspire.
📩 For more info or to register, contact Daniel Johnson; djphnon@swlauriersb.qc.ca.
EXPERTS & EXPERIENCES:
Student leaders will work with performing artists, former Disney Cast Members, actors and inspirational public speakers.
Students will be learning how to lead on the stage and through artisitic expression. They will also explore ways to expand their art in the medium of their choosing.
PROJECT FOCUS:
Students will be working on;
Podcast: Leaving Tread Marks (Student Captain: position available)
&
TEDx Youth @ Laval. Stage, lights, cameras, microphones, scripts, tickets, etc. (Student Captain: Chiara and apprentice position available)
Student Captain: Position available
Mentors: Ms. Papadopoulos, Mikaela, Ms. Dina
EXPERTS & EXPERIENCES:
Student leaders are going to meet and work with some of the top fitness, and mental health coaches in Canada.
Students will work with Concordia University student-athletes and experience a day in the life of a top performing athlete.
PROJECT FOCUS:
Kobe Cantelon is an alumni who founded a charity that fights racisms through snowboarding. These students will help to support Kobe's charity. (Student Captain: position available)
Student Captain: Position available
Mentors: Kristina Stathas, Concordia Women's Hockey, Captain & Camille Charbonneau, Certified Mental Performance Coach
Scott Macdonell - 2016 Grey Cup Champion, former CFL player who is now an NFL/CFL agent.
Survival Path.MOVStudents will develop essential survival skills and develop the tools and resources for crisis management.
EXPERTS & EXPERIENCES:
Students will work with experts in land, mind, and body preparedness and strategic actions in a dynamic environment.
These students should have a love for the outdoors.
PROJECT FOCUS:
Students will be working toward the 2026 Alberta trip to the Rocky Mountains for white water rafting and multi-day backpacking. (open to all SWLSB Sec. Student Leaders Certificate participants)
Students will work with the Indigenous community on Land-Based Learning Day. (Student Captain: position available)
Student Captain: Max
Mentors: George, Sgt. Perrault
EXPERTS & EXPERIENCES:
Students will meet with business leaders in various fields to learn about entrepreneurship, turning dreams into strategic action and developing the discipline and work ethic to achieve those dreams.
Students will work with chefs, politicians, lawyers, HR departments, business leaders, and more.
Students will learn how to plan, adapt, run board meetings, and speak in various situations.
PROJECT FOCUS:
The NextGEN Assembly of Leaders (Student Captain: position available).
Opportunity: Director for a Day
Student Captain: Position available
Mentors: Ms. Vicky, Bianca, Vanessa, Ms. Kalipolidis, Shawn Ginn
CEO of Research NB
LEADERSHIP ALUMNI
Science and Medicine Path.MOVScience, medicine, and technology will be explored on this PATH.
EXPERTS & EXPERIENCES:
Students will meet with leaders in the fields of space exploration, IT, emerging technology, research, and doctors from a variety of fields.
Jessica Williams: DNEG; Academy Award winning Visual Effects.
Dept. of Mechanical, Industrial & Aerospace Engineering
Medical partners:
Dr. Meterissian - Department Head, Breast Cancer Clinic, MUHC
Dr. Vourtzoumis - General Surgeon
Dr. Burnier - Research
Dr. Karatzios - Pediatrics, Infectious Disease
PROJECT FOCUS:
Students will focus their efforts on the SWLSB Pink in the City Raise Craze and work with the team at the MUHC.
TRIP:
Costa Rica 2027 (open to all SWLSB Sec. Student Leaders Certificate participants)
Student Captain: Zoey
Mentors: Denise, Jessica, Alexandra, Anastasia
We believe that every student is capable of performing at the highest level academically, we want to ensure they have the core skills to succeed in life.
We are developing students who are capable of leading, collaborating, learning, and contributing in all areas of their lives.
Personal Development and Community Involvement Animators, facilitate and support a variety of student leadership programs.
