Ishita Jain – Artist & Writer

Post #86: Ethics Bowl Ontario Championships 2025

Posted on March 24, 2025by Ishita Jain

The Ethics Bowl is a practice of genuinity, discourse, and humility, as youth from various backgrounds come together to try and tackle some of the world’s most pressing, nuanced issues. A particular highlight of the event was Professor Lu Vada Dunford’s lecture on Consciousness and AI. These Provincials were unforgettable, and I would like to extend a warm thank you to the organizers of the Ethics Bowl, from the University of Toronto faculty to the undergraduate network, for shaping my high school journey since Grade 9 through critical discussion.

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Post #85: Ethics Bowl 2025!

Posted on February 13, 2025by Ishita Jain

The Ethics Bowl is a chance to discuss prevalent ethical issues in our society in a constructive and meaningful way. This is my third year participating in the Ethics Bowl, and after an incredibly successful Regional competition, my team has officially qualified to partake in Provincials this March!

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Post #84: Multifaceted

Posted on December 23, 2024by Ishita Jain

“Multifaceted” is a memoir for a future student about my high school Musical Theatre experience. It is an honest account of my whirlwind of emotions in the decision to take the course and in challenging the bounds I had set upon myself. I hope you enjoy and that this encourages you to try out something new!

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Post #83: Newmarket High School Presents: Freaky Friday the Musical

Posted on November 26, 2024by Ishita Jain

My latest endeavor has been participating in my school’s Musical Theatre Production. This year’s show is “Freaky Friday,” a wholesome tale of a mother and daughter swapping bodies and learning to love and respect each other. I have learned so much from the dynamic process of putting on a musical.

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Post #82: Set for Success

Posted on November 16, 2024by Ishita Jain

The Central York Leadership Group (CYLG) hosted its Set for Success: High School and Beyond Event on November 15, 2024 This brand new Networking Seminar was envisioned for high school students to learn more about how they can start and continue to make an impact through volunteering, high school extracurriculars, and post-secondary education! As the Co-President of the CYLG and an MC for this event, I was pleased to see it through conceptualization, planning, and execution.

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Post #81: A Satirical Speech

Posted on October 15, 2024by Ishita Jain

The following is a satirical speech with over 20 literary devices on how smartphones are making us “less smart.” It was a lot of fun and hard work to create this social commentary

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Post #80: 3rd Annual Community BBQ

Posted on September 30, 2024by Ishita Jain

On Sunday, September 29th, 2024 I had the amazing opportunity to volunteer with the Central York Leadership Group at MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy’s 3rd Community BBQ. The event had a great turnout of around 500 people, and I made some invaluable connections with community leaders. I had the chance to connect with Premier Doug Ford; MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy; Deputy Mayor Tom Vegh; and Jacob Gal, Director of Operations at York Pride!

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POST #79: SHAD CANADA

Posted on August 2, 2024by Ishita Jain

Shad Canada promises “the best summer FOR their lives” to grades 10-11 students from all across Canada with an inclination towards STEAM-E, complete with a Design and Entrepreneurship Project, Experiential Learning Opportunities, and Team Building.

I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 ShadAnywhere program this July in partnership with Athabasca University, a fully online post-secondary institution based in Alberta. My experience exceeded the expectations I had, giving me exposure to a wide range of learning material in a multitude of learning styles. Shad has gifted me with the confidence, communication, leadership skills and expansive network I need to take my talents and passions and aim for the stars.

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POST #78: RELAY FOR LIFE

Posted on May 31, 2024by Ishita Jain

Newmarket High School hosted its 17th annual Relay For Life Event for the Canadian Cancer Society on May 16, 2024. As the Recruitment Coach, I had the opportunity to work with our incredible team of students and dedicated Staff Advisors to promote school-wide fundraising and help put on the final day of celebration and commemoration. I also lead the school team for students who did not have a team to fundraise with, called the “New Martians.” Together we fundraised over $3,500 dollars through bake sales, bracelet sales, and reaching out to friends and family.

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POST #77: CAREER CARNIVAL

Posted on May 10, 2024by Ishita Jain

The Central York Leadership Group (CYLG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging high-school students to take on civic roles in their community. On April 20, 2024, the CYLG hosted its first Career Carnival to provide youth with information about potential career pathways while engaging in fun carnival games. As the Event Chair of the CYLG, I conceptualized and structured the event from start to finish. I learned a great deal about formal event planning, and was able to understand the importance of both anticipating situations and taking initiative on the spot.