Who we are
Ignite is a transformative leadership experience hosted at St. George’s Senior School in Vancouver, bringing together high school students from across BC. The conference offers a weekend of engaging workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, and valuable networking opportunities. Participants will explore essential leadership skills while connecting with peers and experts in the fields of leadership, communication, and wellness.
This year’s theme, The Leader in You, focuses on helping students discover their unique leadership potential. Workshops will centre around four key areas: Self-Awareness, Ethical Leadership, Community Impact, and Communication Skills. These sessions are designed to equip students with the tools and confidence to become change-makers in their schools and communities.
To learn more about our student-led team, go here!.
Our vision is to empower high school students with the resources, skills, and connections they need to grow into confident, impactful leaders and aspiring change-makers in their communities.
Conference Subthemes
Self-Awareness
Knowing your leadership style, knowing when to step in and step back; being aware of your and others’ emotional states, how your behaviour impacts others
Ethical Leadership
Using your values to make decisions, leadership that’s appropriate for different contexts, prioritising community needs, integrity, serving others, building a team community
Community Impact
Understanding community needs, driving meaningful change through collaboration, fostering strong relationships, and creating lasting connections.
Communication Skills
Conveying ideas clearly, listening actively, adapting messages, and inspiring others through effective dialogue.
VENUE
Hosted at St. George’s School in Vancouver, the Ignite Student Leadership Conference allows attendees to utilise all the state-of-the-art facilities. With multiple classrooms, labs, student innovation spaces, a spacious hall, and over 2100 acres of land available at the Pacific Spirit Park, St. George’s School provides the best environment possible to spend a weekend of learning and growth. Located in the Dunbar neighbourhood, St. George’s School is also a 15-minute walk away from a variety of restaurants available during lunch breaks.
