Student Government
North Toronto's Student Government is responsible for Student Advocacy, Semi-Formal Dances, Charity Week, School Assemblies and Club Funding. Past Student Council Presidents include: Lyndsey Gott (07/08), Bjorn Nordin (08/09), James Bok (09/10), Martin Laws (10/11), Isaac Marlow-Dilworth (11/12). The current Student Council President is Marcus Gottlieb (12/13).
Students run a "Charity Week" to raise money for a charitable foundation selected annually by all students. Money is raised through student-organized events.
| Year | Amount Raised ($CAD) | Charity |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-2008 | $40,000 | The Stephen Lewis Foundation |
| 2008-2009 | $40,000 | Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada |
| 2009-2010 | $40,000 | Not For Sale Campaign |
| 2010-2011 | $45,000 | War Child Canada |
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