Each year, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Student Recognition Awards celebrate excellence in student leadership. Students are chosen by their principals and vice-principals for their demonstration of initiative, supported by the will to succeed, the dedication to finish what they started, and the commitment to achieve their personal best.
Congratulations to this year’s winner from Gloucester High School: Scarlett P.!
Scarlett is highly involved in both academic and extracurricular activities at Gloucester High School. She has been a dedicated member of the Student Council, even serving as the Student Senator representative. She is known for her advocacy for diversity and combating prejudice, collaborating with various school clubs to help build a stronger community at Gloucester. Scarlett’s leadership extends to organizing activities for the Best Buddies program, fostering lasting connections between the students in the mainstream programs and the students in the Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) classes. Scarlett is a fixture in DDP, beloved by students and staff, as she regularly spends time dancing, creating art, and engaging with them with her full heart. Academically, she excels in English, humanities, leadership, and the arts, consistently achieving high marks and earning awards. Overall, her passion and drive in school have made her an exemplary student leader who enriches the school community.
Learn more about this year's award recipients on the OCDSB website.