Login button. Opens the login section of this website with several login options.
Search button. Opens a new page with a search form.
Search button. Opens a new page with a search form. Search

EQAO Student Engagement Committee

Student Engagement Committee Members, 2025–2026

On this page

On this page

1

Central

2

East

3

Northwest

4

Toronto

5

West

Central

Abdullah, Grade 7

“I am honoured to be a part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee. I am glad to know that I have a voice within the education system. I look forward to representing the voices of my peers and myself, as well as making a positive academic impact on students in Ontario. With that said, I am here to positively influence student well-being.”

Ayo, Grade 9

“I was part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee in Grade 7 and really enjoyed the experience. It was meaningful to have my voice heard and to contribute to discussions that impact students across Ontario. I am excited to be part of the committee again and look forward to continuing to share ideas that can help improve the student experience. Being involved in this work makes me feel like I am making a real difference in education.”

Daoud, Grade 12

“I am very excited to be a part of this year’s EQAO Student Engagement Committee. I plan to give honest feedback about EQAO assessments to help improve them. This will be done with the needs of every student in mind to ensure that everyone is represented equally and given a fair chance to succeed. I am grateful for this opportunity to represent students across Ontario.”

Fatimah, Grade 9

“I am excited to be part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee because I want to help make testing and education more inclusive for students with disabilities in Canada. I believe every student deserves a fair chance to show their strengths, no matter their challenges. I hope to bring new ideas that support accessibility and make EQAO feel more supportive for everyone.”

Havish, Grade 9

“I am excited and honoured to be part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee because it gives me the chance to represent student voices and contribute to improving the way we learn and are assessed. I am looking forward to sharing ideas from a student’s perspective and helping create positive changes that support all kinds of learners. Having my personal experiences and ideas implemented into a provincial assessment is something I look forward to!”

Joseph, Grade 10

“I am honoured to be a member of the Student Engagement Committee for the 2025–2026 school year. I am looking forward to representing my fellow students on this committee, especially on topics related to literacy.”

Liam, Grade 9

“I look forward to the opportunity to be part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee. I am honoured and excited to be a student voice to represent and bring forth the experiences, thoughts and opinions my peers share to help better the overall EQAO experience. I am eager to meet new people across the province from different school boards and to make new connections.”

Natalie, Grade 11

“As a first-year committee member, I am excited to be part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee because it gives me the opportunity to represent student voices and help make assessments more meaningful and inclusive for everyone. I am looking forward to contributing ideas that reflect diverse student experiences and support equity in education. Being part of this committee allows me to collaborate with others who care about improving learning and assessment across Ontario. I am proud to help shape a system that better supports student success.”

Shiara, Grade 9

“I am excited to continue being part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee and to represent student voices from across Ontario. I am passionate about helping make EQAO assessments less stressful and more inclusive for all learners. This year, I look forward to sharing ideas that reflect the diverse experiences of students, and working together to create positive changes. It is important that students feel heard and supported, and I am proud to be part of a group that is helping make that happen.”

Zachary, Grade 7

“Good day, everyone! I am optimistic about being part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee because of the possible experience I could get from it, as well as helping EQAO get a clearer path of what they could improve during the testing process! Not only that, but I also get to communicate with other individuals who have a different mindset than me and get a better view of my future classes from this moment on! I hope that with my help, EQAO will be able to improve the testing for the generations coming.”

East Region

Édith, Grade 12

“I am delighted to have been selected as a member of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee for another year, an opportunity that will allow me to represent my peers at the provincial level and to meet passionate and enthusiastic students, in the context of improving the tests proposed by EQAO. I hope to be able to actively contribute to the discussions during the school year. I am particularly looking forward to sharing my ideas and collaborating with other students to make our collective voice heard and positively influence education in Ontario.”

Mackenzie, Grade 8

“I am looking forward to making EQAO a more accessible experience for the blind and low-vision community!”

Maeva, Grade 9

“I am excited to be a part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee because it gives me the chance to work with others and make a positive impact. I am looking forward to hearing other members’ perspectives and opinions. I hope to learn more about the EQAO process and help make it better for students.”

Yi, Grade 10

“I am excited to join the committee because I am passionate about advancing equitable and meaningful education assessments. I look forward to contributing my expertise in student-centred evaluation to help improve assessment practices. Collaborating with such a dedicated team to support student success is a fantastic opportunity, and I am eager to help shape policies that foster fair and impactful learning outcomes.”

NorthWest Region

Miley, Grade 12

“I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to be a part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee. I am looking forward to being able to give my Northern perspective to help improve and adapt the EQAO assessments as our world evolves. Being able to work with other passionate youth across the province is so exciting, and I cannot wait to listen and collaborate with my peers.”

Natasha, Grade 12

“I am excited to be part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee because I want to help make education fairer and more accessible for all students, especially those like me with learning differences. I look forward to sharing honest feedback and offering new perspectives that reflect the real experiences of students across Ontario. I hope to help create more inclusive assessments and policies that truly support diverse learners.”

Teija, Grade 8

“I am excited to be able to contribute to the future of education through the committee. By sharing my opinions and my experiences (alongside those of my peers), I hope to improve how youth feel about learning new things. I also wish to make EQAO feel less intimidating.”

Toronto Region

Aurelia, Grade 11

“I am truly delighted to have the opportunity to serve on the ESEC once again. This committee offers students a precious chance to contribute to our education system. We work together to enhance the fair education assessment, bring different perspectives to our discussion and add greater value to our collective efforts. I am looking forward to continuing to contribute to this committee.”

Bhadra, Grade 12

“I am thrilled to be part of the EQAO Student Engagement Committee! I really want to contribute new ideas to help students succeed. I like the idea of working with others to make assessment fairer and more useful for everyone. I also hope to share ideas that will make school even more interesting and motivating!”

Djili, Grade 8

“I am excited to be part of the committee to help make tests fairer for everyone. As an eighth-grade student, I understand what students are going through. I look forward to sharing my ideas and making a difference.”

Fidé, Grade 7

“I am very excited to be joining the EQAO Student Engagement Committee for 2025–2026. This opportunity will allow me not only to share my ideas in greater depth, but also to listen to and consider those of other members. This is a new experience for me, and I am convinced that the diversity of our perspectives will contribute to the emergence of enriching and useful ideas for our Ontario school community. I am motivated and ready to fully engage in this role.”

Ishanvi, Grade 10

“I am excited to be part of this committee because it supports better outcomes for students across the province. I am looking forward to sharing my ideas and experiences to help make EQAO tests clearer and more understandable for students. I hope my contribution will support my peers.”

Jean-Paul, Grade 12

“I am thrilled to be part of a committee representing Ontario students. As a Francophone and proud Ontarian, I am passionate about promoting our core values, both in education and beyond. For the EQAO, I aspire to offer perspectives that are both unique and specific, rooted in my experience representing Franco-Ontarian youth.”

Roshan, Grade 9

“I am looking forward to helping and connecting with students, and I am really excited to be a part of this committee. I can’t wait to make a difference and provide ideas and feedback for the education system.”

Yasmine, Grade 8

“I am excited to be part of the committee because I enjoy giving my opinion to help improve the student experience. Participating in meetings and assessments would allow me to contribute to making the process clearer and more enjoyable for the students. I would like to share my insights and ideas to make assessments more relevant and effective.”

West Region

Annabelle, Grade 8

“It is truly my honour to be able to contribute to the EQAO Student Engagement Committee, as I would like to share my opinions, thoughts and feelings. It is a great way to express not just my, but many other students’ thoughts on EQAO assessments and such. It gives us a chance to be seen and have our ideas be truly taken into account and not just dismissed and put aside just because we are young. It is not only an amazing opportunity, but it gives me a huge chance to be able to make an impact!”

Juan, Grade 12

“I am excited to be part of the ESEC for my final year of high school! I want to positively bring my perspectives and thoughts, with the goal of improving the EQAO assessments. Our education system is very important because it influences and affects future generations, and it makes me proud knowing I am contributing to its improvement. I am very happy to be able to meet new individuals and see familiar faces once again.”

Mariana, Grade 11

“I am honoured to be back on the committee and to continue playing a part in the important work of EQAO assessments. I look forward to collaborating with passionate, diverse and like-minded peers to help strengthen education, not just in my own region but across Ontario. It is exciting to be part of this meaningful experience!”

Myles, Grade 9

“I am looking forward to being able to make an impact not only in my community but across Ontario, and I am looking forward to getting the chance to shape EQAO, so it reflects the current needs of students today.”

Rashi, Grade 12

“I am thrilled to be part of the committee because it offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with passionate and diverse individuals who share a commitment to making a positive impact in our community. I look forward to contributing my ideas and opinions to help achieve our shared goals. Additionally, I am excited to learn from the experiences and perspectives of other committee members, which will undoubtedly strengthen our initiatives. Together, we can create meaningful change and support the students in our communities.”

Shahbaz, Grade 10

“I am excited about working collaboratively with this committee to improve the academic experiences of students. Through this opportunity, I hope to have the chance to positively influence the EQAO process. Particularly, I hope to incorporate a lens of diversity and equity to reflect the experiences and outcomes of marginalized students.”

Victoria, Grade 10

“Creating a more inclusive and empowering school environment begins with listening to every voice—especially the quiet ones. This committee will help me continue creating that quiet confidence we help other students build. Believing in yourself is a crucial part to great success, and I am passionate about helping others develop that sense of self-assurance. I look forward to amplifying quieter voices and representing my community with authenticity. Together as a committee, I hope we can foster a positive, inclusive environment that enhances the educational experience for all students. This is more than a role for me—it is a mission to help every student believe in themselves as much as we believe in them.”

More to Explore

Was this helpful?

Yes
No
Thank you for your feedback!