Inspirational – Ishita Jain

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 #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.

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POST #76: STUDENT OUTREACH MEETING 2!

Posted on April 26, 2024by Ishita Jain

I had the honour of being nominated by my school as the grade representative for another Student Outreach Meeting on Friday, April 19, 2024. Student Outreach Meetings are where leaders from across York Region meet to discuss matters that impact students at the board level.

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Post #75: First Model UN Conference

Posted on April 7, 2024by Ishita Jain

It’s debate. It’s international affairs. It’s solving modern issues through research, collaboration, and a strong resolve to enact change. It’s Model UN. I recently had the pleasure of attending my first Model UN conference, where I won Best Delegate on the Commission of Science and Technology for Development.

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POST #74: INTER-SCHOOL DEBATE COLLABORATION

Posted on March 29, 2024by Ishita Jain

On March 22, 2024, the Newmarket High School Debate Team engaged in a debate collaboration with Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School. As the president of NHS Debate, I sought out this interschool opportunity to promote a culture of meaningful engagement within York Region.

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Post #73: Relay University

Posted on March 14, 2024by Ishita Jain

Relay for Life is an event in collaboration with the Canadian Cancer Society where schools from across the nation come together as a community to raise money and awareness for those impacted by cancer. Last year, on the 16th year that Newmarket High School had been partaking in Relay for Life, we reached our million dollar milestone. I relay because when we come together as a society, we are bigger than cancer.

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Post #67: Newmarket High School’s First Art-A-Thon

Posted on May 12, 2023by Ishita Jain

The Art-A-Thon is a fundraiser where students pledge to create murals on school walls for 12 hours straight in order to promote inclusivity and an arts awareness throughout the school. With our design for the event, we hoped to promote the message that life is a wondrous thing, and that science plays an integral part in allowing one to truly experience life.