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TWO NEW STUDENT TRUSTEES ELECTED

The Halton District School Board has two new student trustees, who will officially begin their term Aug. 1.

Sultan Alimzhanov, a Gr. 11 student at Abbey Park High School in Oakville and Shrena Sribalan, a Gr. 11 student at Milton's Craig Kielburger Secondary School, were elected to the role through an online and in-person election. A total of 23 candidates ran in the election and more than 2,500 students cast their votes. "Being elected as one of the successful candidates to represent over 66,000 students in our board has been an unparalleled experience," said Sultan. "I feel a great sense of excitement and anticipation for the work Shrena and I will be able to contribute to enhancing HDSB in the upcoming school year."

Ever since Shrena first heard about the student trustee role in elementary school, she "instantly fell in love with the opportunity to lead change in the HDSB."

"After years of involving myself in the HDSB student senate initiatives and hearing the voices and concerns of hundreds of students, I can't express in words how humbled, grateful and honoured I am that my dream has come true. I'm unbelievably excited to work with Sultan, board members and most importantly, the students to ensure the HDSB is always striving to support every student in reaching their potential throughout their schooling and beyond."

HDSB trustees "deeply value student voice," said chair Margo Shuttleworth.

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