Mustafa Ismail is a grade 11 student and Co-President of Tommy Douglas Secondary School. He is passionate and driven. His involvement in politics, policy and world issue shine his leadership and foster his ability for change. In his free time, Mustafa engages in many extra-curricular activities such as student council and ultimate frisbee. Contact:
mustafa.ismail@yrdsb.ca
Claire Zhou is a grade 12 student who attends Bayview Secondary School. Driven by curiosity and inspiring leadership, she strives to nurture other students' potential in impacting their own communities. She is passionate about meeting new people and participating in extra-curricular activities such as DECA and Free the Children.
STUDENT TRUSTEE INNOVATION GRANT
Many students across
York Region have expressed an interest in developing innovative ideas that
support modern learning. The Student
Trustee Innovation Grant provides an opportunity for students to access up to
$1000 in support of school and/or community projects in the area of innovation.
Criteria
The
following criteria must be included in the proposal.
Students submitting the proposal must be;
A staff member must be identified as project advisor.
The grant may not be used to support an existing project or
organization.
In
addition, the Student Trustee Innovation Grant proposal must demonstrate three
of the following additional criteria.
Benefit to the school community.
Social responsibility and/or justice.
Youth and civic engagement.
Alignment with at least one of the foci outlined in the Board’s
Multi-Year Plan, Director’s Annual
Plan and/or Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement and
Well-Being.
The
following things should also be considered.
The project must be completed within 12 months of the date of application.
Expenses may not include fundraising, administrative costs or
costs related to conferences or travel.
Examples
of eligible project types;
Application Process
The
deadline for submission is Wednesday, June 28, 2017.
Requirements:
1)
A
one page outline of the project, explaining how it meets the criteria (e.g., innovative
in nature, etc.)
2)
Detailed
budget
3)
Principal
and staff advisor signatures
4)
Student
project leader(s) signature(s)
5)
Parent/guardian
signature(s)
If
you have any questions, please contact Student Trustees Claire Zhou or Mustafa
Ismail.