Our second of 4 iLITE Conferences was held at James Cardinal McGuigan. Close to 508 students, 36 teachers, 18 workshops, 612 juice boxes and 1176 slices of pizza!
Everything we do is rooted in our FAITHStudent leaders from St. John the Evangelist give high-fives to leaders that enter the gym setting the lively tone for the eventWe warm it up with Free the Children who teach use 4 moves as part of the We Day DanceThe event is hosted by Twixx aka Stefan Ntansah (Francis Libermann) and Olivia Campbell (Loretto Abby)St. Leaders and teachers from St. Philip Neri lead us in prayerSuperintendent Josie DiGiovanni provides some words of welcome and leadership2013 iLITE Keynote Speaker Joel Hilchey loves mouse trapsStudent leader from Immaculate Conception conquers her fear by taking a risk“Give her a round of applause everybody!” (She looks relieved)Joel explains that complicated things need to be broken down into simple partsTempted to set off RAT traps……..Joel let’s him do it and you can feel the power of the snap!Student leaders create a secret zookeeper handshakeAre we suppose to handshake or thumb wrestle?“Let me show you”Molly Burke from Free the Children takes about her struggles, journey, success, and motivationDisa captures the message of each speaker scribing with picturesA dance competition decides who gets lunch first!
After pizza was served, an onslaught of crazy talent blessed the iLITE stage.
Poets Randel Adjei and Lance Bucknor from R.I.S.E. PoetryStudent leader from St. Philip Neri bravely sings his rendition of Louis Armstrong’s, What a Wonderful WorldMC Testament from P.E.A.C.E. (aka Matthew Jones) hits the crowd with some hip hopThe crowd is then blown away the powerful voice of Linda LuztonoThe Geek Freaks then blow up the stage with their dance freestyleCheck out the Geek Freaks on Much MusicGeek Freek Mikey doesn’t appear to have any bones in his body!Mikey Mike from Positive Gear gets the crowd dancingEven the teachers get into it – Nice moves Mr. Wright!Schools created a presentation board to highlight and share their awesome student leadership initiativesSt. Philip Neri – Milk bags for HaitiSt. Gerard MajellaSt. MarthaSt. Francis XavierImmaculate ConceptionSt. Paschal BaylonSt. John the EvangelistSt. WilfridSt. Fidelis
In the afternoon, all the participants broke out into 18 different leadership workshops.
Andre Fullerton (Focus on Youth) and Mikey Masci (Positive Gear)Mario Addessa & Liane Paixao (TCDSB) – Power 2.0 Web ToolsRandel Adjei and Lance Bucknor (RISE Poetry) – Spoken Word 101Latoya Rodney – Making the right choicesFree the Children – World MapIsabel Ng-Lai & Miranda Dela Cruz (1Focus) – The glass elevatorKevin D’Souza (John Maxwell Team) – Hold Your ImageKevin Lobo (TCDSB) – Catholic Leadership and Social JusticeKevin Welbes-Godin (OECTA) – Safe and Inclusive Communities for LGBT Students (Teacher Workshop)Jessica Colucci (Angel Foundation) – The Leadership Toolbox
After the workshops, all the participants gathered back in the gym for our concluding prayer service.
Cameron Magee and Angelie Flores lead us in prayer)The prayer service was graced by the voice of Justin BacchusLife is empty without you lordMoving from loving ones self as we start to thing about Me to WeGod’s 2 greatest commandmentsContact Disa at http://www.dscribe.ca
Keep the learning going by printing out this picture as a reminder of all the key messages from iLITE 2013.
Thank you for sharing such samples of greatness, much appreciated. As always, keep up the incredible work! Peace and Hope, Steve De Quintal Teacher, Bishop Marrocco / Thomas Merton CSS, 1515 Bloor St. W.. Toronto, Ontario M6P-1A3. 416-393-5545 ext. 84293 “To Think, to pray and to serve.” The Hebrew word ‘Hesed’ expresses two things: fidelity and tenderness. In our civilization we can be tender but unfaithful, and faithful without tenderness. Our world is waiting for communities of tenderness and fidelity. They are coming. – J. Vanier *****You can always email but a call or a visit will get a quicker response*****
Catholic Student Leadership 
Thank you for sharing such samples of greatness, much appreciated. As always, keep up the incredible work! Peace and Hope, Steve De Quintal Teacher, Bishop Marrocco / Thomas Merton CSS, 1515 Bloor St. W.. Toronto, Ontario M6P-1A3. 416-393-5545 ext. 84293 “To Think, to pray and to serve.” The Hebrew word ‘Hesed’ expresses two things: fidelity and tenderness. In our civilization we can be tender but unfaithful, and faithful without tenderness. Our world is waiting for communities of tenderness and fidelity. They are coming. – J. Vanier *****You can always email but a call or a visit will get a quicker response*****
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