Students brainstorm for a kinder world

Like the Amazing Spider-Man, 120 youth learn that effective leadership requires responsible actions

Pupils from 14 Catholic schools gather in the St. Helen's Elementary gym during the first Student Council and Leadership Conference. "Give student leaders boldness to defend the weak and hurting," they prayed. Alistair Burns / The B.C. Catholic.

A dynamic duo of educators at St. Helen's Elementary School saw their initiative become reality when 120 pupils gathered to learn how to be faithful stewards. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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