Whether it’s parents, teachers or other authority figures in life, we all have people who care enough about us to push us to succeed. But where do we draw the line between a “good work ethic” and a constant and unhealthy need to be productive? How do we know what to prioritize in our lives…
Following my previous post, this list of resources ensures that you’ll be prepared for diploma-style multiple choice exams. Additionally, I wanted to specifically focus on English and Social, because multiple-choice tests for those subjects are harder for most students. Previous Diplomas These are probably the most important documents you can look at. Guides for…
As diploma exams are looming this month and finals are coming up for many students, we could all do with some tips and resources to help us crush those exams. Luckily for you, I’ve compiled an array of methods and resources you can use to help you succeed in your math and science courses! Using…
After a wave of newcomers from the Russian-Ukrainian war to Calgary, the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) and Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD), also known as the largest school boards in Calgary, are finding translators foreseeing the inurnment of students from Ukraine. The registration process and other events throughout the school year will help the…
School is approaching sooner than we all may have anticipated. My summer has been going at a pretty fast pace, and realizing that I only have less than a month left until the next school year begins. The most we want to do is make sure we start it off right and strong without any…
I just finished my first year of high school this year, and I wouldn’t say it was the best experience, yet I was able to learn a lot out of this year. Although my middle school goes up to grade 9, some schools do start middle school at highschool, and with the lessons I have…
The 2021-2022 school year has ended (at last)! This year has certainly been a wild ride, with many changes happening around us and in our lives. At least, the end of this school year is quite a significant milestone for me and everyone else in Grade 9 because it marks the start of high school!…
As a grade 12 student this year, I was particularly baffled at the turn of events that saved us from the first round of diplomas in January. But it seems that nothing will stop the impending exam season for us during our second semester. We have truly experienced extraneous circumstances that no one expected throughout…
A few weeks ago, my school celebrated anti-bullying day by wearing pink and handing out pink cotton candy. Although it was a good initiative to raise awareness about this important issue, how effective was it? Studies show that Canada has the 9th highest rate of bullying in the 13-years-olds category on a scale of 35…
Listed as a must watch for the 100 movies bucket list, 3 idiots is a story worth remembering. This story follows 3 best friends: Farhan, Raju, and Rancho, engineering students at the Imperial College of Engineering, one of India’s top institutions. Farhan aspires to be a wildlife photographer but is pursuing an engineering degree to…
Picking the right high school to go to can be very overwhelming. I’m currently in grade 9. Therefore, this year, I had to decide whether I wanted to go to my designated high school, or apply to a different one. Here are all the reasons why I chose to put in a request to transfer…
Can you believe it’s already almost March? From starting the second semester to major changes in our social environment, it seems like the last two months have just flown by. It is not surprising that many people are dealing with an abundance of emotions such as stress, anxiety, and burnout. However, it is important to…
A four-day school week is ineffective, inauspicious and probably one of the worst ideas ever created. A four day school week does not help students and it’s an idea designed to fail. It creates a very long day for students of all ages, parents will be struggling to find daycare for their younger ones, and…
3 hours A four-day school week is ineffective, inauspicious and probably one of the worst ideas ever created. A four day school week does not help students and it’s an idea designed to fail. It creates a very long day for students of all ages, parents will be struggling to find daycare for their younger…
Despite the large amount of Omicron variant cases, students in Alberta are still learning in-person. Among many students, this is causing an up rise in distress and confusion. Consequently, schools have been implementing practices to lower stress levels in these times. What Schools are Doing Many schools in Alberta are making their student’s final exams…