In Canada, there are around 70,000 children who are home-schooled. But why do some parents choose to teach their children at home, rather than expose them to the public school system? After all, home-schooling can be exhausting for the parents, and activities easily at hand in school like music programs and sports are much less…
As we finish off yet another exciting year of school, we begin to realize just how fast we are all growing up. For me, it is the end of Grade 11 in high school. And soon, I will be embarking on another busy year, my final year of high school. The idea of growing up…
It’s been forever since I’ve made a YAA post, however, I thought I’d take some time and write an opinion blog about something that is quite near and dear to my person right now. For most Grade 12s this year, September will mark a change, a change from the dreary monotony of high school. For…
Now I’m not an expert in education – or much else for that matter – but with the IB exams taking place this month I have been observing interesting differences between my study style and my peers’. A lot of people don’t do as well when it comes to major examinations not because they are…
Do you know that Starbucks is the largest purchaser of Fair Trade Coffee? Also, every time you buy a coffee at Starbucks, your money goes not only towards your coffee, but also for the children who need school and other good stuff. So don’t blame your friends too much about drinking Starbucks. They are donating…
Do you know what HUMAN RIGHTS ARE? Do you know what HUMAN RIGHTS YOU HAVE? Did you know that these HUMAN RIGHTS are NOT GUARANTEED for EVERYONE? It’s all about Voices for Rights at this year’s Global Youth Summit! Global Youth Summit is a youth driven initiative that combines great entertainment, interactive workshops, and an engaging keynote speaker – all to get youth inspired to…
The second semester is coming soon! And many of us may have great individual plans for a new start, especially Grade 12 students. As an ESL student myself, I would like to focus on a big tips for English. Read a lot!!! We have to be flexible readers through skimming and scanning. Skimming is an…