Reflections of Required High School Readings
If there is one thing you can’t escape in high school, it’s English class. In my high school, and for most high schools across Canada, English is the only course required for all four years. A crucial part of English class is always required readings, be it short stories, poetry, novels, or play
To Read or Not to Read: Why Teenagers Should Continue to Read Shakespeare
As the English teacher announces the start of the Shakespeare unit, the whole class responds with a series of groans of disappointment and gasps of fear. But why is this the case? You see, as we stray further and further away from the year 1613, the year Shakespeare wrote his last play, many student
A Helping Hand
I love volunteering; yet during my first shift in 9th grade, it’s not a thought I would’ve even considered. I was at an info booth with an older volunteer during a sticky evening by Harbourfront, staring aimlessly at my watch and passing cyclists. We were promoting The Word on The Street, a
Reflecting on My High School Experience: Anecdotes and Advice
One student's introspective look on high school, chock full of advice for incoming students and reminiscent anecdotes.
Me, My Stress, and I
Kids are more stressed out than ever, but there are ways to help. Follow Krishna Rajesh's journey through finding a solution to stress.
Don’t Let School Bring You Down! Tips on Managing Stress and Mental Health
Check out May Mac's useful tips on how to manage school stress, including staying organized and not being afraid to ask for help.
The Importance of Sport for Youth
Ever since I’ve been able to run and kick a ball, sports have been a huge part of my life. I come from a sporty family: my mom played volleyball in university, while my dad played football, and my siblings and I all play soccer outside of school. Our weeks are insanely busy, organizing drivi
Why I Recommend the Co-operative Education Program
Have you decided of what you want to do? Do you want to know what it’s like to work in a particular industry? The co-operative education program (co-op for short) in high school allows you to work in a field you’re interested in and would like to explore for one semester. The program runs from [
Life As an 8th Grader and What I Learned From It
When grade 8 came, we were thrilled and excited as it was our final year before high school. At the same time, our teachers, guidance counselors, and our parents began to pressure us. It was also around this time when the pressure of deciding on our “ultimate destination” – that what we chose
Challenges and Choices: The Transition Out of Grade Twelve
Some moments are destined to be life-changing. These moments, and the circumstances surrounding them, are often accompanied with an acute awareness of just how much gravity they hold. Personally, I am currently facing one of these moments – completing my final year of high school and transitioning