February 28, 2024

Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to announce the election of two new student trustees who will commence their term on August 1, 2024. Mélanie Denis-Plante, a grade 11 student at École secondaire catholique l’Horizon (Val Caron), will succeed Zackary Vaillancourt as student trustee for the District of Sudbury. Lydia Raddon, a grade 10 student at École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord (Blind River), will be the new student trustee for the District of Algoma and will succeed Mariska Lamothe.

Committed to enriching the Francophone and Catholic space at her school, Mélanie Denis-Plante sits on the Student Parliament at ÉSC l'Horizon, where she currently holds the position of Minister of La Francophonie. Devoted to creating a welcoming, fun and inclusive environment, she plays an active role in organizing and hosting activities and gatherings at her school. In addition to being editor for the past three years with the student newspaper Tapage, produced by Le Voyageur, Mélanie sits on the FESFO representative council and is involved in organzing provincial events and recruitment.

Lydia Raddon stands out for her leadership, involvement in extracurricular activities and participation in her school’s volleyball, cross-country skiing and cross-country running teams. As well as being a part of ÉSC Jeunesse-Nord's student radio station, she is a member of the musical group La Volée du Nord. Lydia also shares her leadership skills by being involved in the Student Parliament and as editor of the student newspaper Tapage. Volunteering at Galilean Bible Camp has also helped her strengthen her commitment to Christian values and her Francophone pride.

“We congratulate all students who submitted their candidacy as well as members of the Student Senate for participating in the election,” states Ms. Suzanne Salituri, President of the CSC Nouvelon. “Our two student trustees, elected by their peers, are the voice of our students and hold an important role in promoting French-language Catholic Education.”

“I have full confidence that Lydia and Mélanie will fulfill their duties as student representatives for the Board as well as the Board’s Student Senate,” adds Mr. Paul E. Henry, Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer for the CSC Nouvelon. “We are proud of the fact that our students recognize the importance of this role as well as the incredible opportunity it offers them in developing their Catholic and Francophone leadership in their own school and their community.”

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon offers a French-language Catholic Educational Program that is widely recognized for its excellence. The CSC Nouvelon provides a quality learning environment and academic program that runs from early childhood to adult education, with some 5,900 students enrolled in 27 elementary, 1 virtual school and 10 secondary schools.

Source:
Paul de la Riva
Director of Communications and External Relations
Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon
705-673-5626, ext. 294
705-677-8195 (cell)