Student Senators
Student Trustee Elections for the 2026-2027 School Year
Here are the main timelines for our Student Trustee Elections:
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Tue. Jan. 27 - Virtual Candidates Meeting from 6:30 pm -7:30 pm (interested students to email Joanne Eluk, eliukj@hdsb.ca for Google Meet link
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Wed. Feb. 4 - Deadline to submit candidacy application form, submitted to: STelections@hdsb.ca by 6:00pm
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Mon. Feb. 9 - Deadline for Election Information submitted to: STelections@hdsb.ca by (6:00pm), including: 2 minute mp4 video, one 8.5x11 campaign poster PDF for Senate social media account, a photograph for ballot, and written answer to the main question
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Wed. Feb. 18 - Candidate Speeches available by video link for all HDSB students
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Thur. Feb. 19 - Student Trustee Election (online voting from 8:00am to 5:30pm)
SUBJECT: Student Senate Associate Applications
Good afternoon Garth Webb students and families,
The HDSB Student Senate is a collective of student leaders from schools across the Halton District School Board who represent student voice, provide input on Board policies, and advocate on behalf of more than 67,000 students across Halton.
The Student Senate works through six subcommittees, each aligned with one of the commitments of the 2024-2028 HDSB’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP):
- Learning, Engagement and Achievement
- Kindness, Connection and Community
- Indigenous Rights and Education
- Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion
- Mental Health and Well-Being
- Environmental and Global Citizenship
Through these subcommittees, Student Senators collaborate on student-led initiatives, projects, and workshops that are shared across all HDSB schools.
The Student Senate is excited to invite students outside of the Senate to apply to become Student Senate Associates. Associates support the Senate in planning and delivering initiatives such as:
- Student Senate Subcommittee Workshops,
- Student Trustee Elections,
- Halton Learning Foundation Fundraisers, and
- Halton Youth Leadership Symposium Workshops.
If you are interested in applying to any of the subcommittees, please complete the following Google Form* by Friday, January 30th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Students can apply to multiple subcommittees by completing the application again.
*Please note: The Google Form is only accessible to HDSB students logged in to their HDSB Google account.
Each region will accept a total of 24 Student Senate Associates (4 per subcommittee). Applicants will be notified of their application status during the week of February 15, 2026. Students who are selected will be invited to an onboarding meeting hosted by the Regional Director, where they will learn more about the Student Senate and their role as an Associate.
If you have any questions, please contact the GWSS Student Senators or HDSB Student Trustees, Kaitlyn Hou (houk@hdsb.ca) and Jay Xu (xuja@hdsb.ca).
Sincerely,
Garth Webb Student Senators
Christopher Szura (1szurachr@hdsb.ca)
Daniel Maier (1maierdan@hdsb.ca)
Banipreet Sachdeva (1sachdevaban@hdsb.ca)
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Student Senators
who were appointed by the Principal to represent the Garth Webb student voice at the board level:
Daniel Maier (Grade 12), Christopher Szura (Grade 11), and Banipreet Sachdeeva (Grade 11)
Feel free to reach out to any of us with suggestions, concerns, or anything else you’d like to share using this form.
Looking forward to a great year together!
Daniel Maier
(Grade 12)
Hello! I'm Daniel Maier, and I'm super excited to be one of your Student Senators this year! I'm passionate about making sure your voice is heard, valued, and included in the decisions that shape Garth Web, because I believe that real change happens when everyone is part of the conversation. I hope to help build our community where every student feels they belong, has opportunities to get involved, and feels prepared to reach their goals. If you ever have anything you want to share, I'd be more than happy to chat anytime. I can't wait to connect with everyone and make this year one we all get to shape together!
Christopher Szura
(Grade 11)
Hello! I'm Christopher Szura, and I am honoured to serve as one of the Student Senators this year for Garth Webb! I'm passionate about ensuring every student's voice is heard, valued, and represented, both within our school and at the board level. Through my experience as Junior Editor of the Yearbook and as an executive member of the Peer Tutoring Program, I've developed strong skills in communication, collaboration and problem-solving that I'm excited to bring to this role. I hope to help build a community where everyone feels included, has opportunities to get involved, and can reach their goals. I look forward to representing your ideas and working collaboratively to create meaningful change.
Banipreet Sachdeva
(Grade 11)
Hi everyone! I'm Banipreet Sachdeva, and I'm truly honoured to represent our community at Garth Webb SS as this year's Student Senator. I bring passion, dedication, and a genuine commitment to making sure your voices are heard. Through my involvement in DECA, the Mock Trial Team, and Choir, I've built problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills that I'm excited to put into action. This year, my focus is on supporting mental health, expanding opportunities for student involvement, and driving meaningful, sustainable change. I believe in hearing every voice and making every change-and together, Chargers, we can make this our best year yet!
What is the Student Senate?
We're a group of passionate leaders from public schools across the Halton District School Board. We meet once a month to provide the student perspective on board issues and to voice the questions and concerns of Halton students. The Student Trustees relay these perspectives to the Board of Trustees to ensure that students are being represented.
Each year, we also organize and run the Halton Youth Leadership Symposium, a conference for Halton students.