TEDX Youth@GarthWebb
Save the Date
Join us on May 9th at 2820 Westoak Trails Blvd to hear what Garth Webb's own students have to say about the challenges they face and conquer every day, and how their learning will help to make their future clearer.
The evening will run from 7:00 until 9:00 pm, including an intermission with concessions available for purchase.
Advisory
Upon entering the parking lot proceed to Door 1 and take your first left to the cafeteria. We advise all attendees to remain quiet while our presenters are giving their speeches. There will be a break in between each speech alongside the halfway intermission; use that time to buy concessions, go to the bathroom, or socialize.
Ticket Information
Tickets will be available for FREE on School Cash Online starting April 25. Tickets are on a first come first serve basis, so book your spot ASAP.
Speakers and Topics
Alina Shaukat - How your voice can create a ripple effect for positive change
Alina Shaukat is a Grade 11 student with a passion for baking with dreams of pursuing a career in law. She wants to use this platform as a means to advocate for positive change and inspire others along the way.
Anya Malhotra - Sticks and Stones: How We Detrimentally Undermine the Power of Words
Anya Malhotra is a Grade 11 student with a love for languages and pursuit for philosophy as a gateway to a legal career. These passions have ignited her exploration into the underestimated power of words, as a means to redefine the very essence of communication – while philosophizing her way through it, of course.
Diya Shodhan - From STEM to Success: Reaching for the Stars and Beyond
Diya Shodhan is a Grade 9 student and avid reader. As an aspiring astrophysicist, Diya is participating in the TEDx event to speak about her passion for STEM.
Krisha Raina & Volodymyr Seheda - Consequences unveiled: how do smallest decisions influence our life?
Krisha Raina is a Grade 11 student, aspiring to pursue a career in the field of psychology in the future. She decided to participate in the TEDx event to conquer her fear of public speaking and build self-confidence.
Volodymyr Seheda is a Grade 11 student planning to study economics and build his career in the financial sector. He decided to participate in the TEDx event to broaden his horizons in the fields of public speaking and discussing relevant issues, as well as challenging himself.
Manan Malik - Video Games will Save Us
Manan Malik is a Grade 12 student and aspiring lawyer who takes a keen interest in over-analysis. He decided to join the TEDx event because throughout his life he has only heard about the negatives associated with playing video games and, like any half-decent lawyer, he believes it is important to consider the other side of the argument.
Yonina Wu - The Urgent Need For Reform in Canadian Society
Yonina Wu is a Grade 10 student aspiring to pursue a career in healthcare, participating in the TEDx event to advocate for a reform in the Canadian healthcare system. She has been a competitive debater for over three years, and is using her skills and vast experience for this event to talk about social responsibility.
Reeva Jiyani - Finding Harmony: Embracing the Jack of All Within You
Reeva Jiyani is a Grade 9 student with a passion for exploring and learning new things. She is presenting a speech on music for this TEDx event.
The theme for Garth Webb's first TEDx Youth event is Building Our Own Future: Teenage Empowerment for a Prospective Tomorrow. High school is one of the most crucial and stressful parts of someone's life, and without knowing what the future of technology, politics, and advancements may hold it's difficult to know if you are forging the right path. Luckily, young people have a great capacity to educate one other in lessons school can't teach. Come learn with us!