By Sheena Roszell

Two students from the region selected for Minister’s Youth Council

Jun 14, 2018 | 1:18 PM

A pair of students from the Peace Region has been named to the provincial Education Minister’s Youth Council for 2018-19.

Sheena Noskey from the Grande Prairie Public School District and Broenyn Armstrong-Lettis from the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division in Peace River are two of the 33 students who were selected.

Junior and senior high students aged 13 to 19 from across Alberta were eligible to apply and more than 300 students submitted an application.

The Youth Council members will attend three meetings in Edmonton; October this year and February and May next year.

“Students in grades 7 through 12 from across Alberta make up the 2018-19 Minister’s Youth Council, including four members from last year’s council. This incredible group of students has a wide range of interests, including entrepreneurship, environmental issues, inclusion and mental health awareness. They participate in many activities, including sports teams, volunteer work, leadership conferences, and more. They also have experiences in different types of education – from public school to home-schooling in both rural and urban areas.  

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“Student voice is so important to the success or our education system. When diverse student perspectives are incorporated, everyone benefits. I am already looking forward to our first meeting in the fall where we will discuss issues that are important to council members. I was so impressed with the work of the 2017-18 Minister’s Youth Council, I can hardly wait to see what this new group of students has to offer to improve our education system.” – Education Minister David Eggen.