Senior School Student Leadership Conference

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Update for 2025-2026

At this time, we do not have a confirmed host for the 2025–2026 Senior Student Leadership Conference, so we are unable to announce event details. If your school is interested in hosting, please contact Rachael Brownell Swain at rbswain@cais.ca.

We are also looking ahead for host schools for the 2026–2027 school year.

2024 Senior School Student Leadership Conference

2024 Senior School Student Leadership Conference

2024 Senior School Student Leadership Conference RECAP

Hosted at Bishop’s College School, Sherbrooke, QC, April 17-21, 2024

Highlights:

The 2024 CAIS Senior School Leadership Conference at Bishop’s College School in Sherbrooke, QC, was a resounding success, bringing together student leaders and advisors from across Canada for a transformative experience. Here are some highlights:

Focus on Leadership: The conference aimed to build students’ knowledge and understanding of themselves as leaders, develop leadership competencies, and foster a sense of togetherness and belonging in school communities.
Student-Led Experience: With a team of student directors from Bishop’s College School at the helm, the conference was meticulously planned to cater to the needs and interests of student participants.
Engaging Activities: From keynote speakers to workshops and outdoor adventures, participants were immersed in a variety of activities designed to challenge and inspire them to become effective leaders in their schools and communities.
Reflection and Action: Essential reflection activities and debrief sessions allowed students and advisors to map out key takeaways and action items to bring back to their schools.

Gratitude:

We extend our sincere gratitude to Bishop’s College School for their warm hospitality and unwavering support in hosting the conference. Their dedication to creating a welcoming environment for all participants contributed significantly to the success of the event.

Additionally, we express our appreciation to the student directors and planning committee for their hard work and dedication in organizing an enriching experience for everyone involved.

Planning Committee:

Kayla Blackmore (Rothesay Netherwood School)
Gareth Jones (Stratford Hall School)
Danielle Lecuyer (Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School)
Wes Plater (Queen Margaret's School)
Rebecca Powell (St. John's-Ravenscourt School)
Courtney Prieur (Selwyn House School)
Dave Stewart (St. Andrew's College)

2024 Conference Hosts:

Chris Merritt (Bishops College School)
Julie Lowrie (Bishops College School)

We also extend our thanks to all the advisors, students, and participating schools for their enthusiastic participation and commitment to leadership development.

2023 Senior School Student Leadership Conference

2023 Senior School Student Leadership Conference

That's a Wrap! Highlights from the 2023 CAIS Senior STUDENT Leadership Conference

The 2023 CAIS Senior Student Leadership Conference at Rothesay Netherwood School in Rothesay, New Brunswick had 124 students and 43 staff advisors from 31 different CAIS Schools across Canada participate. The conference was designed to build students’ knowledge and understanding of themselves as leaders, develop leadership competencies and understanding of leadership dispositions, work collaboratively to create school-based action plans, and have fun along the way!

During the three-day conference, student leaders had the opportunity to engage with keynote speakers, participate in large and small group discussions, take part in a Model UN Crisis Simulation, and enjoy outdoor activities.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Senior School Leadership Advisory Committee: Rebecca Powell, St. John’s Ravenscourt (Chair), Kayla Blackmore from Rothesay Netherwood School, Gareth Jones from Stratford Hall, Danielle Lecuyer from Miss Edgar's and Miss Cramp's School, Courtney Prieur from Selwyn House School, and Andrea Weber from Strathcona Tweedsmuir School.

We are very fortunate to be a member school in CAIS and grateful to be trusted with the opportunity to host this 2023 Senior School Student Leadership Conference. CAIS schools are committed to continuous improvement not only through rigorous standards and an accreditation process, but also by supporting each other and our networks by hosting events and conferences like this one. CAIS schools are also committed to creating environments and programs designed to instill and inspire confidence in our students – the next generation of leaders – who will be needed to strengthen our communities, regionally and abroad.

~ Paul McLellan, Head of School, Rothesay Netherwood School

Hosting the 2023 CAIS Senior School Student Leadership Conference has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. Welcoming 150 people to our campus from peer schools affirmed our sense of purpose and identity as CAIS members and helped our students appreciate the value of what RNS has to offer others. There has been an array of rewards for our school and our host committee. It was a great experience!

~ Craig Jollymore, Assistant Head of School, Rothesay Netherwood School

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