Last month, I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Dawson Ellis, who was awarded in the Duke of Ed Award ceremony for his silver level achievement. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award empowers young Canadians to develop positive skills and habits. Participants benefit from their own effort and develop self-confidence, motivation, and friendships. There are four components of…
I know it’s not a word – or is it? Welcome to the world of languages.
It has been quite a while since I made my last post as I have been quite busy with many different activities and events both in school and outside of school, so I will be sure to make this post as worthwhile as possible. An Introduction In recent years in Calgary, the performing arts and…
You know you’re prepared. You’ve been studying for days on end, but you finally get to that exam and you think to yourself, “I’m probably going to fail.” Why is that? Our brains are so hardwired to think negative that we don’t even realize the magnitude of the effects on us. Most of us would say…
She was writing about her life, what had happened, and how she had felt during those two years. She was scared and alone, but she had hardened up to the world and so she sat there, with her tea and pastry beside her, knowing her writing was what would save her. She was in a…
There is never a correct answer in hypothetical scenarios that question an individual’s morals and ethics. However, these hypothetical scenarios are able to evaluate what somebody considers important in life. Dilemmas are predicaments in which undesirable choices are given and a choice has to be made, unfortunately you are at a loss in both cases. If…
Dear High School Me, Congrats on your graduation! Grade 12 is nearing its completion at long last. While for some, high school graduation holds the significance of the completion of 12 years of education, it is a culmination of all the hard work, difficulties, and successes that has turned you from that shy 7 year-old who…