Hello, my name is Aliyan Awan, and I am passionate about leadership, resilience, optimism, and outreach. These interconnected values drive my commitment to fostering positive change and empowering others, guiding how I approach challenges and opportunities as a leader.

For me, leadership is about taking responsibility and inspiring others. As a Flight Sergeant in the Air Cadet program, I have relied on resilience and optimism to navigate challenges while
mentoring younger cadets. Resilience helps me remain calm and focused, while optimism energizes me to uplift and encourage others around me, ensuring that collective goals are
achieved.

This combination of values is also evident in my community work. Volunteering at summer camps and engaging in outreach initiatives has allowed me to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Through these experiences, I have learned the importance of listening and advocating for others. Staying committed to solutions and maintaining a positive out have been essential in building trust and fostering meaningful relationships.

On the basketball court, these qualities take a different form. Leadership extends beyond strategy and involves motivating teammates to persevere, even after setbacks. By integrating resilience, optimism, and outreach, I have strengthened connections within my team and encouraged personal and collective growth.

As a student trustee, I will bring this approach to leadership. Empowered by resilience fueled by optimism and rooted in outreach, I am committed to advocating for my peers and working toward meaningful and inclusive change within our educational community.

Hey WRDSB! My name’s Kinjal Kaur. I’m a grade 10 student at Galt Collegiate Institute, and I’m running as student trustee, not for the title, but for what I can do for students.

So about me; I’m a resilient student with strong leadership skills, who aspires to follow the footsteps of past trustees. I have a strong drive for success that’ll empower me to build the best possible education for students.

What’s more? I’m an all-rounder who excels in many subjects, including athletics. I’ve been a proud member of my school’s basketball team for 2 years in a row, and this year, I was honoured to be named a team captain. This showcases my leadership skills and my cooperative abilities to create support for everyone.

Beyond this, I’ve been a part of leadership and social justice groups at previous schools, and have participated in many math, science, business, and writing competitions, where I’ve obtained high rankings, and even won. I have published short stories, am a photographer, and volunteer time at the Cambridge Public Libraries. As a result, I’ve developed strong citizenship and cooperation skills, critical thinking, and the mindset required for a competent student advocate.

Along with creating an inclusive education that supports and empowers all students, I have bigger plans to ease the stress of exams, and advocate to reduce public transportation costs for students.

So vote Kinjal Kaur as student trustee, as I have profound experience and plans, crucial for positive change.