Student Senate is a district-wide group of secondary students who come together to share ideas, raise issues, and help shape decisions that impact students across DSBN.
Every secondary school is represented, bringing together diverse student experiences, perspectives, and voices. Student Senate creates a space where students feel heard, valued, and connected to the broader school system.
WHY IT MATTERS
Student voices shape decisions
Student Senate plays an important role in strengthening student voice across DSBN. Through Senate, students
- Share feedback on student experience, well-being, and belonging
- Contribute student perspectives to board initiatives and planning
- Advocate for positive change across schools
- Develop leadership, collaboration, and advocacy skills
Student Senate helps ensure that decisions are informed by the voices of the students they affect.
Who is involved?
Student Senate is made up of student representatives from each secondary school and is supported by:
Elected Student Trustees
Indigenous Student Trustee
DSBN staff who support student leadership and well-being
Meetings are student-led, centred on collaboration, and grounded in respect for diverse voices and experiences.
READY TO GET INVOLVED?
Become a Student Senator
Students who are interested in representing their school on Student Senate can learn more through their school. Each year, schools share information about how students can be considered to serve as a Student Senator.
Opportunities are designed to be accessible and inclusive, encouraging students from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and identities to get involved.
LEARN MORE ABOUT
Student Trustees
Each year, Student Senate plays a role in selecting DSBN Student Trustees. Student Trustees represent the voice of students at the board level and bring student perspectives to conversations about policies and system priorities.
Information about Student Trustee opportunities is shared through schools, and interested students can speak with their principal to learn more.
If you’re curious about Student Senate or student leadership opportunities at DSBN, start by talking with your school principal or school staff. They can help connect you to current opportunities and next steps.