Thrive Student Leaders

Aspiring leaders need great mentors and ample opportunity for collaboration and mutual problem-solving. That’s where the Thrive Student Leaders event comes in.

First held during the 2017–2018 school year at Lauremont School, this inter-school student leadership event is designed for students in Grades 7 to 12.

Seminar discussions cover a wide range of topics, from how to lead a school club or run for student council, to how to bring an initiative to life—even without holding a formal leadership position. Students in similar roles, such as head prefects or club presidents, connect to share ideas and tackle common challenges. The program also features alumni panels, with graduates from independent schools now at university or in the workforce, adding valuable perspectives to the mix of networking, leadership training, and practical skill-building.


Save the Date for THRIVE 2026!

Join us with your students for a day of leadership learning at THRIVE 2026 on Friday, November 20, 2026. Thank you to Appleby College for hosting us!

Our Thrive Student Leaders - Student Presenter Training Day will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026⋅from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The location is being confirmed.


Thrive Student Leaders Stories


Learn about Thrive Student Leaders, watch the video below:

CIS Ontario Thrive Student Leaders

LEADS

Janice Smajda
Ridley College Lead,
Thrive Student Leaders 

Lori Angelow
Appleby College Lead, Student Presenter Training Day

For additional information, please contact:

Jeremy Barr
Event Manager
jbarr@cisontario.ca
613-449-0226

Thrive isn’t a set of leadership workshops delivered by adults or high-powered speakers. The event is super-relevant and engaging because it offers student-run sessions for students.