​Gonzaga Student Leadership Programs

There are many leadership opportunities and programs at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School.  Students are encouraged to take an active role in the Leadership process and become active members of the Gonzaga Christian Community.  

Gonzaga Jr. Leaders

Overview:

Jr. Leaders are selected from the incoming grade 10 class.  Jr. Leaders begin their "Gonzaga" leadership journey in grade 10 as they enhance and strengthen their leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.  Jr. Leaders is a valuable organization to the Gonzaga community and truly help support the pillars of Gonzaga - Chaplaincy, Gonzaga Student Body, Gonzaga Administration & Staff, Gonzaga Clubs and Teams and the Gonzaga House System.

Grade Level:

• Grade 10 

Application Information:

• Jr. Leader Application :  https://forms.gle/pvYxsMnBPyR9RDF57
• 2020-21 Jr. Leader Applications are due by May 31st, 2020
• In order to apply for a Jr. Leader position for the 2020-21 school year, please complete the above google form link
• If you have any questions, please contact me via email.  jason.eagles@dpcdsb.org
  

Leadership Roles:

• Grade 9 Retreat
• Gonzaga Post-Secondary Fair
• Annual Children's Christmas Party
• Gonzaga's 8 to the 9 Event
• Leadership Committees
• Special Events
• Annual Gonzaga House Gala
  

Gonzaga Prefects

Overview: 

Prefects are selected each June from the incoming grade 11 and 12 class.  Prefects represent the school, liaise with administration, promote school activities and spirit, act as positive role models for the entire school, and assist Gonzaga's athletic teams and social/academic clubs and groups.

Grade Level:

• Grade 11
• Grade 12
• Students apply in March of Grade 10
  

Application Information:  (note date changes due to school closure covid-19)

• Prefect Application:  TBA
• Prefect Carousel Day:  Cancelled
• Prefect Teacher Appraisals: Cancelled
• Prefect Interviews: TBA

           NOTE:  All 2022-23 Gonzaga Prefect Applicants - TBA.

Qualifications

• Motivated
• Must have a "good" academic standin
• Enthusiasti
• Strong interpersonal skills                           
• Flexible
• Strong communication skills                       
• Prepared to attend all Prefect events
• Self confident                                              
• Be a positive role model
  

Leadership Roles:

• Grade 8 Transition Programming
• Grade 9 Retreat
• Theme Weeks
• School Dances
• Mentorship, Tutoring & Sibling Program
• Safe @ Gonzaga
• Gonzaga House System
• Coffee House
• Athletic Pep Rallies
• Intramural Programs
• School Events
• School Masses
• School Assemblies
• Supporting all Gonzaga Clubs and Teams
• Fundraising
• Special Events
• Gonzaga House Olympics (every four years)
• Annual Gonzaga House Gala 
  

Gonzaga Student Board of Directors and House Heads:

Overview: 

The role of Board of Directors/House Heads is to provide Gonzaga Prefects with a more commited and active role of leadership for the Gonzaga community.  They will communicate information to the Prefects within their Gonzaga House.

In addition, House Heads are to be an active planner, organizer, and leader of the Gonzaga Student Leadership program.  In addition, to supporting the GSL, each House Head will be responsible for one of the six (6) Committee posts.  (Athletics / Clubs & Groups, Communication & Student Voice, Events, House System, Media, and Mentorship/Peer Tutoring/Gonzaga Sibling Program/Safe @ Gonzaga)

The FIVE components of the Gonzaga Student Leadership Program are responsible for supporting the five (5) pillars of St. Aloysius Gonzaga S.S.

1. The Gonzaga Student Body
2. The Gonzaga Administration/Staff and Community
3. The Gonzaga House System
4. Gonzaga Athletics
5. The Gonzaga Chaplain

Grade Level:

• Grade 12

Application Information:

• Returning Prefect Application 

Leadership Roles:

• Enhanced leadership opportunities
• Strengthing and fostering strong interpersonal relationships
• Teamwork
• Budget planning
• Public Speaking Opportunities
• Role Modeling
• Student Ambassadors
• Group skills

Gonzaga Student Leadership Head Prefects

Overview:

The Gonzaga Head Prefects are selected annually by the Gonzaga Prefect Advisors.  The Head Prefects are the face of the Gonzaga Student Leadership program.  They will assist with the planning and direction of the student leadership program and work with all elements of student leaders to ensure that all students needs are met.   

Grade Level:

• Grade 12 

Application Information:

• No Application 

Leadership Roles:

• Attend weekly Prefect Advisor Meetings
• Lead weekly BOD and House Head Meetings
• Lead weekly Prefect Meetings
• Attend and support monthly Jr. Leader Meetings
• Maintain continous contact with the six leadership committees
• Enhance their own leadership style and skills
• Improve/strengthen their confidence
• Improve/strengthen their interpersonal skills
• Improve/strengthen their communication skills 
  

​2021-22 Alya El Shafie	2021-22 Marijana Seketa

History:

2005-2006 Ninette Shenouda Matthew Goulart	2006-2007 Monica Kisielewicz Heinz Salva	2007-2008 Sandra Ibrahim David Coulson
2008-2009 Colleen Bobbie Thomas Bancic	2009-2010 Catherine Kirkpatrick Karan Malik	2010-2011 Catriona Catomeris Samy Ghobrial
2011-2012 Vanessa Francone Adam Pietrobon	2012-2013 Katia Ghanem Cameron Smith	2013-2014 Diana Tang Nicholas Vukelic
2014-2015 Alexia Argiropoulos Matthew Prioste	2015-2016 Kristina Vukelic Anispiragas Piragasanthar	2016-2017 Lauren Shaver Andrew Wernham
2017-2018 BrigitteHidalgo Ryan McCann	2018-2019 Nicole Kwakye-Longdon John Poirier	2019-2020 Nyla Lyder Michael Salib
2020-2021 Emma Palladino Ajay Kalsi	2021-2022 Alya El Shafie Marijana Seketa

Other Items:

The Gord Des Cotes Award (top Board of Director) & Gonzaga Top Prefect Award

Overview:

Annually two Prefects are chosen by their peers as the Top Prefects of the year.  They are presented with this award at the annual Gonzaga House Leadership Gala.  In 2021, Gonzaga Student Leadership Added a new award in Memory of Mr. G. Des Cotes.  Mr. Des Cotes was a staff advisor of Gonzaga Student Leadership who passed away during the 2020-2021 school year.  To recognize his hard work, energy, and passion the GSL created this award in his honour.

History:

Top Prefect Award

The Gord Des Cotes Board of Director Award

Jr. Leaders Award of Merit Winners:

Overview:

Annualy Jr. Leaders apply for teh Jr. Leaders Award of Merit.  Five of the nominations are selected by the Jr. Leader Advisors based on the student's level commitment, dedication, leadership skills, enthusiasm and a variety of other criteria. 

History:

Student Leadership Logos