As Calgary leaves behind the random snow flurries of spring and the grass gradually grows greener, the time for finals ticks nearer and nearer by the day. With only over a month left of the school year, students will soon be getting ready for their final units to end, and the inevitable final exams that…
Spring break is starting soon, and for some, it’s already begun. While spring break gives us a well deserved break, for many of us, boredom arrives as an unwanted gest. I wanted to share some ways you can kill time during the break while still being productive. Read, read, read! People always say you…
Taking care of your body and your mental health should be set a priority. Especially with school, it is easy to get stressed and this can affect your health in negative ways. The lack of maintaining your health can lead to reduced performance, unhappiness, and a lack of focus. Find ways to relax and detox.…
It’s the dreaded time of the year: Exam time. Everyone is frantically studying and staying up late to try and succeed. Here are some tips to nail your exams and. 1. Learn as much as you possibly can about the exam beforehand. By asking your teacher about the format of the test and roughly how…
It’s finally time to calm down
With the month coming to a close, I thought it would be nice to start posting a poem each month for readers to step back from all the action, and take some time to relax while perhaps sipping a cup of coffee. Enjoy! The Peace of Wild Things – Wendell Berry When despair grows in…
End of the year, always a very sad sort of occasion as our friends graduate or move schools. However, we are not out of time and in fact, despite the limited amount of time we seem to have, you’re never too busy to squeeze in some of these enjoyable things: 1. Go for a jog/bike/walk…
On a sunny Tuesday morning, four enthusiastic students sat down for an interview about WHOLE Churchill. WHOLE Churchill is a community created by Haroon M., Megan C., Rahul A., and Sidharth S., to promote awareness of mental health for all youth, starting with the students of Sir Winston Churchill High School. Shruti: What is…
I have never been much of a multi-tasker. I always thought by listening to music while studying I would not work as efficiently. However, I have recently stumbled upon a playlist for music that is perfect for studying. This music is very relaxing and enjoyable. So the next time you are studying, try listening to this…
School’s back in session, and over the course of the year, it’s inevitable that you’ll encounter some times when you feel overwhelmed with the unending procession of deadlines and due dates. Eventually, there will come a point when stress is going to be detrimental to your productivity rather than beneficial. Here are a few tips to…
Okay guys, let’s talk about the elephant in the room; September ( aka the beginning of school). To some, it is a wondrous month filled with new beginnings and friends, but for others, it’s the most dreaded time of year. Even after going to school for what seems like countless years, this time can unnerve…
Got stressed out coz you worked day or just got too tired and want a break ? Here are two foods that could help you with it! 1. Bananas We all know mum always tells us to eat fruit – “EAT FRUIT!!!!! IT’S GOOD FOR YOU” (That’s mum) 🙂 So, why bananas? Sweet bananas can release stress in stomach, and because…
So everyone, I had the best week ever because so much has happened. To start with, I got my diploma marks which were terrible. I had a 62 in Biology. I was stumped. I always thought I was fairly smart and this crushed that entire ideal. The cringe worthy empathy and the “it’s okay” are…
Don’t know about you, but I LOVED the showers and mist we got last week. Weather like this rarely occurs in Calgary. For the days when Calgary is once again dry, for the nights when you feel like listening to rain tapping on your window, try rainymood.com. Beside the simple, relaxing soundtrack of rainfall, the site…
Is there anything worse than sleepless nights? Who can forget the utter feelings of despair and hopelessness of lying in your bed, checking the clock what feels like every hour only to find that in fact only three minutes have passed, wishing that you will somehow, magically fall asleep. If you can relate to the…