Junior Leads Program

The Junior LEADS program offers Gr 9 and 10 students exclusive opportunities to pursue their passion and interest in athletic development, outdoor leadership, and sport leadership.

Through participating in these exclusive opportunities, Junior LEADS students also gain knowledge, skills, and experience to strengthen their application to the LEADS Sports SHSM in Gr 11 and 12.

what will I experience in the Junior LEADS program?

Through the Junior LEADS program in Grades 9 and 10 students are introduced to - and explore - the three pathways of the Grade 11 and 12 LEADS Sports SHSM:


Junior LEADS students explore the three pathways above through two avenues:


  1. Enrichment activities within their Gr 9 and 10 Phys Ed classes


  1. Additional extra-curricular opportunities:

    • Leadership training, including team building and group dynamics

    • Junior LEADS field trips

    • Free memberships to the Adam Scott fitness centres: "The Lair" and "The Den"

    • Personalized training support from our Phys Ed staff

    • Opportunities to further develop leadership experience (e.g., assisting with the hosting of KPREAA events or intramurals)

    • Access to guest speakers focusing on various areas of leadership within sport and athletic development (e.g., sport nutrition, captaining a team, building a leadership resume)

    • Regular conferences with a staff member to discuss progress and development as a Junior LEADS student, including the development of a portfolio for application to the LEADS Sports SHSM for Gr. 11 and 12

Junior LEADS Frequently Asked Questions

Junior LEADS Frequently Asked Questions

Q - Is there a cost to apply to Junior LEADS?

      • A - No. There is no cost to apply

Q - Is there a cost to participate in Junior LEADS?

      • A - The majority of activities for Junior LEADS do not have any cost. Where activities do have a cost (e.g., the annual field trip), students have the choice of whether or not they wish to participate - and financial support is available to encourage participation by all. Cost should never be a barrier to participating in the LEADS program.

Q- Do I need to choose a specific class to be in Junior LEADS?

      • A - No. You can participate in Junior LEADS through any Gr 9 and 10 Phys Ed class. There is no "LEADS-specific" Phys Ed class.