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Students sworn in The three new student trustees with the Halton Catholic District School Board will have big shoes to fill. Oakville's Jarrod Baddeliyanage will join Burlington's Noah Parker and Georgetown's Emily Wilson to officially begin the new duties at the start of the 2012-13 school year. For now however, they'll shadow the current student trustees to learn about the role. The incoming trio will be replacing the outgoing threesome of Clarisse Schneider of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Emma Harper of Corpus Christi Secondary School in Burlington and Emily Bradley of Bishop Reding Secondary School in Milton. In addition to their roles at the board, the outgoing student trustees have also been serving as elected members with the Ontario Student Trustees' Association (OSTA). The new slate of student trustees was elected in late March. Each Halton's eight Catholic high schools submitted the name of a candidate. After stating why they wanted to be a student trustee and answering questions from the current student trustees and Student vided for the representation of the interests of pupils on school boards. Baddeliyanage is in Grade 11 at St. Ignatius of Loyola. He has been a Student Senator for two years, is vice-president of the school's Free the Children Club and is a member of its Social Justice and Respecting Differences clubs. When not in school he is active with the St. Matthew parish assisting with children's liturgy and volunteering with the Good Shepherd and the Scott Mission Food Kitchen. Parker is in Grade 11 at Notre Dame S.S. He has been on Student Council for two years and been a member of the school's academic Reach Team for three years. Outside school, Parker is part of the St. Gabriel Parish Youth Group and volunteers with the Carpenter Hospice and Burlington Library Services. Wilson is in Grade 11 at Christ the King S.S. She is a member of its athletic association and Student Voice Club, takes part in student liturgical training and was key in creating the school's knitting club. Wilson has served as a legislative page at Queen's Park and won the Outstanding Summer Leadership Award from the City of Brampton. Now more space! More time available for you. 9 · Thursday, June 21, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Jarrod Baddeliyanage Senators, the latter made their selections by a vote. It is the third year that student trustees have been elected by their Halton Catholic board peers. Previously, student trustee candidates were interviewed by board staff and trustees and then selected. During their term of office, student trustees have the same rights as elected trustees to participate at full meetings of the board and at board committee meetings. Student trustees have the right to exercise a non-binding (it doesn't count) vote at board meetings and may be present at in-camera (private) sessions of the board. Student trustees with Halton's Catholic board represent the interests of about 10,000 students. The Education Quality Improvement Act, 1997 pro- Covered by yo ur Health Insuran ce Benefits Pilates and Therapeutic Exercise is a gentle and effective way to develop proper alignment, balance, and muscle recruitment for optimum health and performance throughout life. At Re/Active, we work closely with you to design a program for your specific needs and goals, whether for pain management, or overall health and fitness. 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She served on committees dealing with the student code of conduct, the school effectiveness surveys, accommodation, accessibility and the original Parent Involvement Committee. She has also served on school councils for Stewarttown and Limehouse public schools and Georgetown District. "I am excited at the possibility of working with likeminded, caring individuals who focus their knowledge and energies on creating a culture that prepares our children for the future," Strachan said in a press release. "I believe in good decision making processes and have an extensive understanding of governance and meeting procedures which I think will assist me to land running in this role." All qualified applicants were interviewed by the board and asked the same questions. 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