Rainbow District School Board welcomes Student Trustee for 2014-2015

Liam Brunton, a Grade 12 student at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, will serve as Student Trustee on the Rainbow District School Board for the 2014-2015 School Year. He was sworn in at the Board meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2014.

“Rainbow District School Board values the student voice,” said Chair Doreen Dewar in welcoming Liam Brunton to his new role. “He will bring this important perspective to the table as a Student Trustee.” 

She added: “He will also have an opportunity to gain a first-hand look at the role of elected officials in a democratic society as well as develop leadership skills that will last a lifetime.”

Liam Brunton looks forward to connecting with the students of Rainbow District School Board. “To be able to represent students at Board meetings is an honour,” he said. “I am very excited to be the Student Trustee this year. It is wonderful to have the opportunity to make a difference.” 

Currently enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program, Liam Brunton aspires to earn a degree in International Law from McGill University. He is an active participant in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and is a member of the Student Council, Leo, Reach for the Top and Debate Clubs at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, where he launched the Debate Club. He was also on the Rainbow District School Board Student Senate in the 2013-2014 school year.

He has been a curler for the past 13 years. Last season, his competitive team participated in the 2014 Ontario Winter Games, where they placed sixth.

“I love my school and I enjoy getting involved whenever I can,” said Liam Brunton.  “I encourage students at all schools to participate in the many co-curricular activities that are offered to take full advantage of their educational experience.”

 

The first day of school is Wednesday, September 3, 2014 for all area school boards, including Rainbow District School Board, the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario and le Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario. There will be no early dismissal on the first day. The day after Labour Day (Tuesday, September 2, 2014) is a professional activity day.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,

Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,

Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.