​​​Student Trustee Elections @ Cardinal Ambrozic!

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What is a Student Trustee?

• ​​​The primary role of a Student Trustee ​is to represent the 77,000 who attend schools in the DPCDSB
• Student Trustees attend School Board and Committee meetings, and lead the Student Senate where they participate in meaningful discussions on a variety of issues, initiatives and ideas that are shared across all secondary schools

Who Can Campaign?

• ​In order to move forward with a school-level candidacy, students must be enrolled in a full-time course of study at the senior level (grade 11 or 12) for the 2024-'25 academic year

Where Can Permission Forms be Picked up?

• Available in the Main Office
  

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When Are Permission Forms Due, and When Will Elections be Held?

• Permission forms are to be returned to the Main Office no later than 8:45am on the morning of Wednesday February 7th 
• School elections will take place electronically on the afternoon of Tuesday February 13th ​

​​How Will Elections Be Held?

• All students will receive an electronic ballot on the afternoon of February 13th
• The Ballot will be sent to their DPCDSB student email address
• There will be a designated window of time for students to cast their vote​

​​​Student Trustee Info Session Advertisement.pdf​

Student Leadership

Student leadership opportunities and programs at Cardinal Ambrozic Secondary School are at the root of what we do.  Students are encouraged to take an active role in the Leadership process and become active members of the Ambrozic Community.

Cardinal Ambrozic STudent Leadership Experience (CASTLE)

Student Council

Provides overall student engagement and overall school culture.  The role of the Student Council at Cardinal Ambrozic CSS is to encourage and support all student activities in the school.  Council will assist clubs and organizations in the school that have a staff advisor. Student Council is dedicated to be a voice for the Cardinal Ambrozic students in all areas of student life. We strive to provide a support system to students with any suggestions, questions or concerns in order to make high school a positive and memorable experience for everyone. Some well-known events we are a part of include: the Haunted House, Christmas Spirit Week (Gingerbread Decorating Contests, Cookie Grams, Karaoke), Valentine's Day Roses; with many new additions coming this year. We look forward to working with our peers, teachers and the administration in order to have another amazing year!#letsmakememoriesCA

Student Council Parliamentary Structure:

Cabinet

Prime Minister

Deputy Prime Minister

Minister of Communication

Minister of Finance

Minister of Social Justice and Faith

Minister of Culture and Diversity

Student Voice Representative

B.R.A.V.E. (Brampton River Hawks Against Violence Everywhere)

Provides inclusivity, social and emotional well being.  BRAVE is a student led group supported by our staff at Cardinal Ambrozic CSS. Many of the programs we implement focus on; violence prevention, victim impact awareness, conflict resolution, mental health awareness, diversity and equity, community building, internet safety and promotion of health and wellness. Many of the students who participate in BRAVE are able to deal with life situations in a positive manner and co-exist in harmony. This group is open to all students and continues to provide a sense of connection and leadership opportunities. For more Information please click on the following link...Brave

Phys-Ed Leadership Team

Provides physical well-being.  This course enables students to explore the benefits of participation in active recreation and healthy leisure. It helps develop the leadership and coordinating skills needed to plan, organize, and safely implement recreational events and other activities related to healthy, active living. Students will also learn how to promote the benefits of active living to others through mentoring and assisting them in making informed decisions that enhance their well-being. The course will prepare students for university programs in physical education and health, and kinesiology. It will also prepare students for college and university programs in recreation and leisure management, fitness and health promotion, and fitness leadership.

Events that the Phys-Ed Leadership class is also involved in organizing and/or participating in at Cardinal Ambrozic:

- The Grade 9 Retreat- The Terry Fox Event
- "A Day in the Life"
- Grade 8 visits to Cardinal Ambrozic
- Teacher vs student volleyball game in support of cancer
- School dodge ball tournament
- The Athletic Banquet

A-Team

Proivdes engagement via transitions, and intellectual well-being.  Cardinal Ambrozic’s A-Team is a servant leadership program made up of Grade 11 students from diverse backgrounds who act as role models and mentors to the Cardinal Ambrozic community. A-Team is a student leadership program at Cardinal Ambrozic designed to enhance community, school culture and school spirit.

Mission Statement

Cardinal Ambrozic’s A-Team exists to facilitate welcoming and belonging to our Grade 9 students as well as the wider school community. A-Team is a service-based group who strive to provide effective and lasting outreach to all Riverhawks, as evidenced by its various events to date (Grade 9 Orientation Assembly, Grade 9 Retreat, Grade 9 Night, BNE Arts Olympics, 'A Day in the Life' with our Feeder Schools, Peer Tutoring in grade 9 and 10 classes etc.)

A.R.C. (Ambrozic River Hawk Chaplaincy)

Provides spiritual well-being, and faith components of school culture. ARC’s principle goal is to extend help to those who are in need, both in our school and within the greater community. We are highly motivated, and extremely enthusiastic to extend our help and to represent and embody Christ like love in our everyday actions. We are HIS soldiers, HIS hands and feet, and as we do good, we become closer to HIM, because when we do good, we lend a hand to the Lord. A.R.C. has participated in street patrols, the Thanksgiving food drive, assisted with masses and liturgies, Senior’s Day activities, the Christmas Basket Drive, and volunteered at Dr. Simone’s Warehouse, Canadian Food for Children, the Sara Elizabeth Centre, the Knight's Table and Ste. Louise Outreach of Peel. It is our duty as children of God, and students at Cardinal Ambrozic, to do our part in helping the community, and giving to those in need.

ARC continues to support of the Salesian Leadership Retreat for students under the charism of St. John Bosco, patron saint of youth.  The retreat provides the opportunity for team building and leadership opportunities in a setting where students from high schools all over the board are able to interact together in a meaningful and faith-filled way.

Students also have an opportunity to learn about our Catholic Christian faith where we hope to engage in food, fun and fellowship as we meet regularly each week to glorify God in all that we say and all that we do.

Diversity and Equity Team

Provides diversity and inclusivity.  One of Cardinal Ambrozic's main diversity & equity events is our annual multicultural show: the end result of months of collaboration between students, staff, and the community.  CaraCardinal is a dynamic showing of respect for the multitude of cultures and ethnicities found in our school.  In celebrating our differences, we are creating a positive and inclusive environment where we embrace the equality of our cultures.

Our students exemplify their growth towards becoming collaborative contributors, responsible citizens, and caring family members as they promote diversity and acceptance by participating in the event.  Students are encouraged to reach out to the community as they seek sponsors to support their pavilion initiatives.  In addition, we are able to give back to the local community as well as international charities in the form of donations to organizations such as Knight's Table and Syrian refugee organizations.

On the night of the event, approximately 300 students as well as family and community members are present to witness the months of hard work our students have devoted to CaraCardinal.  Our guests are left entertained, well-fed, and looking forward to next year's event!

"For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ."

1 Cor 12:12