On Wednesday, October 1, Marymount Academy was honoured to welcome back one of their own: The Honourable Donna Skelly, Speaker of the Ontario Legislative Assembly. As a proud alumna of Marymount, Speaker Donna Skelly delivered an inspiring address to our students about leadership, civic engagement, and the power of education.

Following her remarks, students took part in a dynamic 90-minute session exploring topics such as the three levels of government, the legislative process, and how young people can actively participate in our democracy.

The day concluded with an interactive mock debate in the Chamber setting, giving our students a firsthand look at the responsibilities and procedures of Parliament under the guidance of the Speaker herself.

A special thank you as well to MPP France Gélinas for joining us and highlighting the importance of encouraging more women to pursue leadership roles in politics and public life.

We are so grateful to Speaker Donna Skelly for sharing her wisdom and passion with the next generation of leaders!