BARRIE, ONT. -- Whether it was learning in-class or at home, Laura Bateman continued serving as a student trustee as a way to leave her mark during her last year of grade school. Over the last year, Bateman says she grew not only as a student but as a person. "The past year has opened the door to the conversation about mental health," Bateman says. "My fellow classmates and I learned a lot about resiliency through mental health advocacy and navigating the virtual world." Due to many students' isolation during the school closures, Bateman says her senate focused on bringing attention to mental health through several initiatives.