UPDATE: Unfortunately we have had to cancel OELS 2020 due to the ongoing labour situation in our province. If we are able to find a new date that works for us and our guest schools we will reschedule and let everyone know. Fingers crossed!

O E L S

OELS is a one day leadership summit designed to develop  leadership in senior elementary school students from across the province. Launched in 2018, the Ontario Elementary Leadership Summit features professional keynote speakers, top-notch workshops, and interactive small group sessions run by Waterloo-Oxford SAC (one of the largest and most impactful secondary school leadership programs in the province).  Registration for OELS 2020 will be opening in September 2019!  

​Go to the Registration page and plan to join us Thursday, January 30, 2020.
2020 UPDATE: We now have almost 1200 students registered - which is awesome! 
If you are interested in attending please visit the registration page, submit your info, and we can put your school on a waiting list!

JOIN IN ON THE FUN

The action-packed fun-filled day begins at 9:45 am and wraps up at 2:15 pm.  Students will receive lunch, OELS swag, and leadership development opportunities in small group workshop settings in addition to first-class keynote speakers.  The focus is on practical skills, attitudes, and topics that students can take back to make their school community an even better place than they found it.  

Keynote Speaker and Presenters

Keynote Speaker
Sarah Wells
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We are thrilled to have Sarah Wells with us as our keynote speaker for OELS 2020!
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In addition to being a world-class Olympic athlete, Pan-Am games medalist and multi-time Canadian National Champion hurdler, Sarah is an inspiring speaker and great role model.
Her personal story of belief and dedication in the face of obstacles and injury are the backdrop to her stirring messages of hope, perseverance, and belief that we all have within us what it takes to achieve our dreams.
All of Canada will be getting to know Sarah better this summer as she and her partner, sprinter Sam Effah, compete in Season 7 of the Amazing Race on CTV.
Lead Teacher Host
Jeff Gerber
Jeff has ​been empowering and challenging people for many years!  The Student Activities Council Advisor and Leadership Teacher at Waterloo-Oxford DSS, he is an engaging speaker and workshop presenter with experience at international, national, provincial, regional and local leadership conferences.  W-O SAC is looking forward to hosting you at OELS.
Workshop Presenter
Ash Baer
As the award-winning Summer Camp Director at Youth Leadership Camp Canada, Ash has a knack for connecting with young people and  developing their leadership potential.  We are proud to say Ash is a graduate of W-O SAC. It is exciting to have her energy and expertise at OELS.