2024 CAIS Middle School Leadership Conference Recap

Highlights:

27 CAIS Middle Schools, 100+ students, three schools, a remarkable museum, and a lifetime of memories!

The Middle School Student Leadership Conference (MSSLC) came to life in Winnipeg, Manitoba, marking our first in-person event post-COVID with a new format that brought an energy and dynamism that truly invigorated the event.

Gratitude:

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our hosts - St. John's-Ravenscourt School, Gray Academy of Jewish Education, and Balmoral Hall - for their gracious hospitality and unwavering support.

Additionally, we express immense gratitude to the dedicated planning committee for their meticulous organization:

Furthermore, we'd like to extend our thanks to all the Advisors and student participants, and the schools that made their participation possible. We also had a waitlist this year, highlighting the program's popularity. Therefore, we encourage all interested schools to sign up promptly for next year's MSSLC when registration opens.

Finally, a sincere thank you goes to The Asper Foundation for their generous support. Their commitment to nurturing young leaders is truly commendable, and we are immensely grateful for their support.

Looking Ahead:

CAIS events are safe, successful, and transformative because of the dedication of our Schools and our Leaders. Looking ahead to next year's MSSLC and beyond, we're eager to rotate the location to different regions to ensure accessibility and inclusivity. If you're interested in collaborating with other schools in your area to host this program, please consider submitting a proposal for 2025 and 2026. Many hands make light work and CAIS staff will provide logistical support to promote a safe and successful experience.

Thank you for your unwavering support of CAIS Student Programs and dedication to fostering the leaders of tomorrow.

Generously supported by The Asper Foundation

This year, the Middle School Leadership Program brought together 96 middle school students from 24 schools across seven provinces and Bermuda. They met three times to gain inspiration and learn about leadership from peers across Canada. As part of the program, student leaders developed their own school-based leadership projects and showcased them through engaging videos in a fun culminating event.

We extend our appreciation to the CAIS Middle School Advisory Committee:

• Chair: Julie Clement (Pickering College)
• Jeff Adams (Havergal College)
• James Darling (Holy Trinity School)
• Steve Landreville (St. John's Ravenscourt School)
• Ann Walters (Collingwood School)
• Teresa Woodford (Halifax Grammar School)