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ISABC Leadership Program
On Thursday, January 23, more than 115 students from 27 schools across the province including seven Grade 8 students from Shawnigan, gathered on campus as we hosted the second stage of the Independent Schools Association of BC (ISABC) Student Leadership Program.
The theme of the program this year is Managing Our Energy to be Connected, Creative and Confident Leaders. According to the ISABC website, the program focuses on “building a culture where leaders manage their energy that allows those around them to be inspired by a sense of possibility. When leaders have energy they are more creative, anticipatory, connected with those around them, nimble to make change and most of them are having more fun!
Thursday’s event was led by Jill Payne, a former multi-sport athlete, who has represented Canada in sprint canoe and rugby, and now works with several organizations, including Rugby Canada, to strengthen energy management. Her formula is centred on what you do with your body, what you choose to focus on, and the dialogue you have with yourself.
This was the second event of the ISABC Student Leadership Program this year. The first was hosted by Collingwood in November, and a third event will take place on the Mainland later this spring.
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