By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon says two new student trustees will begin their term for the 2026-2027 school year on August 1st.
Emilie Philippe, a grade 11 student at École secondaire catholique l’Horizon in Val Caron, will be the new student trustee for the Sudbury/Manitoulin district, succeeding Elianne Bernier.
Havana Thibodeau-Bello, a grade 11 student at École secondaire Saint-Joseph in Wawa,
will be the new student trustee for the Algoma district, succeeding Lydia Raddon.
Both ladies are involved in their local school parliaments and forging stronger networks with their Francophone peers and the wider community.
Emilie Philippe is actively involved in school life as a member of the Student Parliament at ÉSC l’Horizon, where she contributes to planning activities that foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
In addition to holding a part-time job, Emilie shares her athletic and academic skills by coaching young ringette athletes and tutoring elementary students.
A proud Francophone, she participated in CSC Nouvelon leadership camps as well as events organized by the Fédération de la jeunesse franco-ontarienne (FESFO).
She has also represented her school on the soccer, badminton, and volleyball teams. Driven by strong motivation and a passion for ringette, Emilie has also begun working toward establishing a ringette team at her school.
Havana Thibodeau-Bello is passionate about business and politics, putting her skills to use as the Prime Minister of the Student Parliament at ÉS Saint-Joseph, as well as through her previous involvement in Ontario’s Legislative Page Program in Toronto.
Proud of her Cuban and Francophone roots, she also runs her own small jewelry business, which allows her to express her creativity, develop her entrepreneurial spirit, and strengthen her interpersonal skills.
Havana also leads an active lifestyle, taking part in cross-country running, soccer, and dance.
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