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When Josika Leblond gets an idea into her head, nothing will sway her off the path to attaining her objective. Whether it’s re-establishing her school’s recycling centre, creating an international solidarity training course from scratch, actively participating in the Rendez-vous des générations event held in her area or competing in singing contests, the Secondary 5 student at Arc-en-Ciel high school in Trois-Pistoles does everything it takes to achieve her aim. “In order to grow, you have to have projects, be on the move and meet people. And this is how I intend to take my rightful place,” she says with conviction and spirit.

Une étudiante engagée à aider les autres, en élaborant un projet de tutorat individualisé

Jessica Langlais learned the meaning of the words sharing and solidarity at a very early age. With role models like her parents, who took in foster children, it didn’t take long for her to acquire a taste for helping others. Today she is in Secondary 5 at Collège Saint-Alphonse (CSA) and it’s now her turn to get involved. She gives of her time without counting the hours to such organizations as the Pairs Aidants committee, the Sainte-Anne hospital, the Relais pour la vie, the François-Plourde foundation, her high school parliament and the individualized tutoring project that she set up herself.

A student committed to helping young people who are victims of bullying through the TAX-I group

It’s a well-known fact that the more you get involved, the more you feel like getting involved, and this is precisely the case with David Bergeron, a Secondary 5 student at De la Seigneurie high school. Captain of the improvisation team, member of the theatre troupe, resource person for homework support, member of the student government, the TAX-I group and the Bleu and Pelure de Banane committees, drummer in the Stage Band and also a competitive swimmer, David simply wants to try his hand at everything and do well in everything. His overall grade average of nearly 95% bears witness to just how much he takes his success to heart… and of course the success of others as well.

A student committed to getting the school administration to accept the idea of fair-trade campaigns

“You just know when a young person gets involved because it’s part of their values, and believe me, Léonie is the epitome of self-sacrifice.” It was in these laudatory terms that Brigitte Trudel, acting principal at Jean-de-Brébeuf high school, spoke of Léonie Matteau’s involvement. With a heart of gold and a head brimming with ideas, the Secondary 5 student will have left a significant mark on her high school. The breakfast club, the health squad, the EVB (Établissement vert Brundtland) committee, a campaign for Haiti, fair-trade fund-raising campaigns, Léonie is on the front line of every battle and knows how to get her ideas across and get others involved.

A student committed to helping young people take their rightful place in the community

“Giving of one’s time is a passion!” With her energetic voice, passionate views and remarkable candidness, Léola Muntu-Caron, a Secondary 5 student at Collège de Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière, talks with bursting enthusiasm about her projects, her involvement and the committees she’s on. The student government, the OAmbassadors program, a humanitarian aid project in the Dominican Republic, a tutor for students experiencing academic difficulties, a member of the Kamouraska region’s youth round table and an accomplished sportswoman, Léola is not afraid of taking on challenges and sees her commitment as an endless source of motivation.

A student committed to pinpointing student concerns so as to improve her school environment

“Commitment is my driving force. Every morning, I feel like going to school because I know I can help make it a more enjoyable and stimulating place!” These refreshing words, spontaneously offered by Coppélia LaRoche-Francoeur, sum up the Secondary 5 student at De Rochebelle high school’s distinctive joie de vivre. Member of the student council, the Action planète committee, the sports committee, the school band and the basketball team (captain), she is involved in just about every student association. “When you get involved, it’s impossible not to be happy!”