Our first of 4 iLITE Conferences started at Father John Redmond. Close to 200 students, 13 teachers, 17 workshops, 250 juice boxes and 492 slices of pizza!
Everything we do is rooting in ChristDisa, our talented scribe starts her masterpieceDJ Fresh cues up his first songFree the Children get ready to lead the opening danceStudent leaders perform the “We Day'” Dance @ iLITEWe start off our morning with PrayerThanks to Glynnis Bernardo Dawson from the board’s Religion Team for writing our opening prayerPrincipal Diane Parwicki welcomes the iLITE leaders into RedmondiLITE 2013 Keynote Speaker – Joel Hilchey who spoke about “Our Journey Towards Our Best Self.”Brave student volunteer inspects one of Joel’s mouse traps
“Be very careful when touching these”Joel speaks about the importance of taking “intelligent” risks, like disengaging a mouse trap with your bare hands
When we take risk, we grow!“Juggling, like anything else, is easy when you break it down.”What juggle balls when you can juggle loaded mouse traps“Everyone needs to find a partner and create a zookeeper secret handshake”
Twixx shakes it out before our next speakerMaggie Uldrich our next speaker from FTC talks about the importance of taking action in our world and communitiesDisa captures both speakers in picturesA dance competition including teachers is our method of deciding who gets lunch firstStudents win hands down!Eating in the cafeteria all together feels like high schoolWrite a comment below and tell us what school you’re fromWrite a comment below and tell us what school you’re fromWrite a comment below and tell us what school you’re fromLeave a comment below and let us know what school you are from.MC Testament (Matthew Jones from P.E.A.C.E.) leads off the lunch time talent showcaseLunch also brought a special guest from the NFL – Orlando Franklin from the Denver Broncos (my you look smile Mikey)Singer sensation Linda Luztono blesses us with her voiceSearch Linda Luztono to see her vocal chords in actionMC Insight – Tanika Reilly from (Por Amor) brings the hip hop to the crowdUp next, the Geek Freaks bring down the house with their insane dance movesMikey Mike and the crew get everyone dancing!Photo op with all the artistCheck out #ilite and add the @geekfreakstv
Participating schools created presentation boards to highlight and share awesome leadership initiatives at their school.
St. BenedictTransfiguration of our LordSt. Pius
In the afternoon we broke out into 17 different leadership workshops
Free the Children – World MapTanika Reilly, Matthew Jones (Por Amor & Peace) – Using the arts for the spirit, body, and mindMaria Tavares – The Power of Believing Randell Adjei, Lance Bucknor (R.I.S.E. Poetry) – Spoken Word 101Kevin D’Souza (John Maxwell Team) – Hold Your ImageJessica Colucci (Angel Foundation) – The Leadership ToolboxMichael Kerr (Colour of Poverty, Colour of Change) – Why does different mean bad when DIVERSITY is GODD!?Richard Rainford (Money Smarts 4 Kids) – Give Yourself CreditToronto Public Health – Rethink what you drinkKevin Welbes-Godin (OECTA) – Safe & Inclusive Communities for LGBT Students & Kevin Lobo (TCDSB) – Catholic Leadership & Social Justice
After the afternoon workshops, we gathered back into the theater to end our awesome day with awesome prayer.
Students walk in as we convert Redmond’s theater into a place of worshipAngelie Flores, Devaun Cashe and the talent Justin Bacchus lead the prayer service.
Thanks for attending iLITE 2013. Keep in touch. Take Action. Be the change!!
FTC thanks all the schools for donating their pennies to help provide clean water for the children of Kenya.
Thanks for coming to iLITE. Follow me @MikeCLeadershipKeep the learning going! Print out this picture, share, and teach what you’ve learned with your friends and family
Thanks Ann! iLITE pics from St. Pat’s and Blessed Mother Teresa will be up later this week. Over 1600 students over 4 events, many of them I asked thought the closing prayer service was their favourite part!!
I believe this particular article , “iLITE
2013 – Father John Redmond (01.29.13) Catholic Student Leadership”, especially engaging and also the blog post was in
fact a remarkable read. Regards,Madeleine
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Looks like a terrific and inspirational day for everyone involved.
Keep up the good work and pass on the message. We are stronger when we work and pray together!!
Thanks Ann! iLITE pics from St. Pat’s and Blessed Mother Teresa will be up later this week. Over 1600 students over 4 events, many of them I asked thought the closing prayer service was their favourite part!!
I believe this particular article , “iLITE
2013 – Father John Redmond (01.29.13) Catholic Student Leadership”, especially engaging and also the blog post was in
fact a remarkable read. Regards,Madeleine