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The first Waterdown District High School Student Parliament was opened by the Honourable David C. Onley, 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on February 13th, 2007. The Student Parliament operated under its first Constitution from 2007-2016. A second Constitution, introducing political parties and proportional representation, was introduced for the 2017-2018 school year. |
The Hon. David C. Onley, 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, presides over the opening of the first WDHS Student Parliament on February 13th, 2007. Part of the ceremony included the presentation of the WDHS Mace to Principal Helen MacGregor.
An election was held for the 2024-2025 Student Parliament on Friday, May 31st, 2024.
Election Results of the 2024 Student Parliament Election for the 2024-2025 School Year:
A Coalition Government has been formed (Bold and Rise Parties) with Emrys Brown as Prime Minister
Bold Party
Dream Party
Moon Party
Rise Party
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Funding from Student Parliament
School Clubs, as well as School Departments, can apply to Student Parliament for funding generated from events run by this body. For any interested groups, please see the forms below to submit an application.
| Funding Application Information (2025) |
| WDHS Funding Application Form |
The WDHS Student Parliament and its 2017 Constitution
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Waterdown's Student Parliament was established in 2008 when the Honourable David C. Onley, 28th lieutenant governor of Ontario, opened its first session on February 13th, 2008. During that historic opening, the lieutenant governor also presented the WDHS mace to the school.
On January 18th, 2017, Waterdown District High School held a school-wide referendum to replace the 2008 Constitution that originally established the school's Student Parliament.
Referendum Results: Total Votes: 326 Voted Yes: 268 (82.2%) ADOPTED Voted No: 54 (16.5%) Spoiled Ballots: 4 (1.2%) The 2017 Constitution made the following changes:
The first election under this new system was held on May 31st, 2017, and the votes were counted under the supervision of former WDHS prime minister Mike Arnason. Members of the Electoral Reform Committee: Selah Bishop, Adam McKenzie, Cameron Ramolla and Alison Smoke. Following a controversial vote of non-confidence and dissolution of Student Parliament in 2021, the constitution was amended by the Principal’s Council (Passed by a 13-3 vote on May 11th, 2022) to clarify the process of removing Members of Student Parliament. Fresh elections were held under this amended constitution on May 31st, 2022 |
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| Personal Message from the Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario |
Learn more:
| WDHS Electoral System Explained |
| 2016 Student House |
Previous Student Parliaments:
2023-2024 School Year
Monarch: Mr. Clark
Vision Party: 13 seats
Catalyst Party: 4 seats
Vision Party: 3 seats
Majority Government (True, Peak and Catalyst Parties) with Stella Duncan as Prime Minister
Brianne Meyer elected by Parliament as Speaker
Monarch: Mr. Clark
Vision Party: 13 seats
Catalyst Party: 4 seats
Vision Party: 3 seats
Majority Government (True, Peak and Catalyst Parties) with Stella Duncan as Prime Minister
Brianne Meyer elected by Parliament as Speaker
2022-2023 School Year
Monarch: Mr. Clark
Wave Party: 8 seats
True Party: 8 seats
Peak Party: 2 seats
Catalyst Party: 1 seat
Humble Party: 1 seat
Coalition Government (True, Peak and Catalyst Parties) with Grace Ghotra as Prime Minister
Maleah Rivait elected by Parliament as Speaker
Monarch: Mr. Clark
Wave Party: 8 seats
True Party: 8 seats
Peak Party: 2 seats
Catalyst Party: 1 seat
Humble Party: 1 seat
Coalition Government (True, Peak and Catalyst Parties) with Grace Ghotra as Prime Minister
Maleah Rivait elected by Parliament as Speaker
September 2021
Monarch: Ms. Sgambato
Wave Party: 8 seats
Peak Party: 7 seats
True Party: 3 seats
Ignite Party: 2 seats
Coalition Government (Wave Party & True Party) with Atticus Brown as Prime Minister (True Party's Grace Ghotra as Deputy Prime Minister)
Marissa Iozzo elected by Parliament as Speaker
Monarch: Ms. Sgambato
Wave Party: 8 seats
Peak Party: 7 seats
True Party: 3 seats
Ignite Party: 2 seats
Coalition Government (Wave Party & True Party) with Atticus Brown as Prime Minister (True Party's Grace Ghotra as Deputy Prime Minister)
Marissa Iozzo elected by Parliament as Speaker
2020-2021 School Year (commencing October 28th, 2020)
Monarch: Ms. Sgambato
Wave Party: 7 seats
Peak Party: 6 seats
GOAT Party: 3 seats
Voice Party: 2 seats
Bright Party: 1 seat
Ignite Party: 1 seat
Coalition Government (Wave Party & Peak Party) with Hayley Galsworthy as Prime Minister (Peak Party's Emma Brown as Deputy Prime Minister)
Ben Flosman remained as Speaker
Monarch: Ms. Sgambato
Wave Party: 7 seats
Peak Party: 6 seats
GOAT Party: 3 seats
Voice Party: 2 seats
Bright Party: 1 seat
Ignite Party: 1 seat
Coalition Government (Wave Party & Peak Party) with Hayley Galsworthy as Prime Minister (Peak Party's Emma Brown as Deputy Prime Minister)
Ben Flosman remained as Speaker
2020 Covid Caretaker Parliament (September 24th, 2020 - October 23rd, 2020)
Monarch: Ms. Sgambato
Ignite Parliamentary Party: 4 seats
Spirit Party: 3 seats
Voice Party: 9 seats
WDHS Wave Party: 4 seats
Coalition Government (Voice Party & Spirit Party) with Hayley Galsworthy as Prime Minister
Ben Flosman remained as Speaker
Monarch: Ms. Sgambato
Ignite Parliamentary Party: 4 seats
Spirit Party: 3 seats
Voice Party: 9 seats
WDHS Wave Party: 4 seats
Coalition Government (Voice Party & Spirit Party) with Hayley Galsworthy as Prime Minister
Ben Flosman remained as Speaker
2019-2020 School Year (ending September 24th, 2020, due to COVID-19 Pandemic)
Monarch: Ms. Sgambato
Ignite Parliamentary Party: 4 seats
Spirit Party: 3 seats
Voice Party: 9 seats
WDHS Wave Party: 4 seats
Coalition Government (Voice Party & Spirit Party) with Duke Gand as Prime Minister
Ben Flosman elected by Parliament as Speaker
Monarch: Ms. Sgambato
Ignite Parliamentary Party: 4 seats
Spirit Party: 3 seats
Voice Party: 9 seats
WDHS Wave Party: 4 seats
Coalition Government (Voice Party & Spirit Party) with Duke Gand as Prime Minister
Ben Flosman elected by Parliament as Speaker
2018-2019 School Year
Monarch: Ms. Beilak
Fast Party: 1 seat
Goat Party: 2 seats
Ignite Party: 11 seats
People's Party: 1 seat
Voice Party: 5 seats
Majority Government (Ignite Party) with Sarah Brophy as Prime Minister
Owen Nicholson elected by Parliament as Speaker
Monarch: Ms. Beilak
Fast Party: 1 seat
Goat Party: 2 seats
Ignite Party: 11 seats
People's Party: 1 seat
Voice Party: 5 seats
Majority Government (Ignite Party) with Sarah Brophy as Prime Minister
Owen Nicholson elected by Parliament as Speaker
2017-2018 School Year
Monarch: Ms. Beilak
Comrade's Communist Commune Party: 1 seat
Frat Party: 1 seat
Gaskell Party: 5 seats
Ignite Party: 4 seats
KOA Party: 4 seats
Opossum Party: 1 seat
United Waterdown Party: 2 seats
Waterdown Student Alliance Vote Party: 2 seats
Coalition Government (KOA, Ignite, United Waterdown & Frat Parties) with Alison Smoke as Prime Minister
Selah Bishop elected by Parliament as Speaker
Monarch: Ms. Beilak
Comrade's Communist Commune Party: 1 seat
Frat Party: 1 seat
Gaskell Party: 5 seats
Ignite Party: 4 seats
KOA Party: 4 seats
Opossum Party: 1 seat
United Waterdown Party: 2 seats
Waterdown Student Alliance Vote Party: 2 seats
Coalition Government (KOA, Ignite, United Waterdown & Frat Parties) with Alison Smoke as Prime Minister
Selah Bishop elected by Parliament as Speaker
Parliaments predating the 2016 Constitution:
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Prime Ministers Ms. Patricia Riddell (2007-2008) Ms. Amanda Geiger & Ms. Amanda Weldon (2008-2009) Ms. Mariah Hamilton (2009-2010) Ms. Jamie Kosonic (2010-2011) Mr. Adam MacDonald (2011-2012) Mr. Grant Brierley (2012-2013) Ms. Nikki Kumar (2013-2014) Mr. Michael Arnason (2014-2015) Ms. Devyn Kelly (2015-2016) Ms. Erica Winks & Mr. Emmit Brown (2016-2017) |
Speaker of Parliament
Mr. Terry Soleas (2007-2008) Mr. Spencer Porter (2008-2009) Mr. Nick Bridges (2009) Ms. Kaitlin Juraschka (2009-2010) Ms. Hannah Faas (2011-2012) Ms. Shauna Deathe (2013-2014) Ms. Eryn Green (2014-2015) |
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Usher of the Black Rod
Mr. Scott Jackson (2008-2009) Mr. Mark Onufer (2009-June 2010) Mr. Tyler Adamson (June 2010) Mr. Haydan Tateryn (2011) Mr. Reilly McCleary (2013-2014) Ms. Sino Mombassa (2015-2016) |
Sergeant-at-Arms
Mr. GriffinElliot (2008-2009) Mr. Esai Bishop (2009-2010) Mr. Nick Kosonic (2010-2011) Mr. Emmit Brown (2013-2014) |