August 2011
517 posts
Love for a Nation
By Patricia Barbas, Grade 12, STM
My fixed hold on my mama’s sweaty, shaking shoulders is now a memory. My constant fear of knowing this could be my last day is now false. My heartbeat mimicking the tremulous rhythm of each bomb pounding the Earth is now unheard. It has been a decade since the end of the Second World War. As the memories of the past rush through me, I realize how many things have...
Photography course provides creative outlet
By Kasey Landry, Grade 12, SJB
I am a grade 12 student taking the new photography class at St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School. The course teaches both traditional and digital photography. In this class you learn about the different settings on the SLR camera and have fun during the developing process. I love this class because it allows me to be creative and express myself. I have...
The SJB Prefect Program
Sarah Silva, Grade 12, SJB
P-R-E-F-E-C-T. These are the seven small yellow letters written across the back of our polo shirts. They are what make us stand out from the rest of the near 1800 students at our school. It is our job to be the leaders and student representatives of our school and community. We help those that need it, and organize and set up school and community functions. Who are we?...
Should we be cheering or … fearing?
Meagan Furgal, Grade 8, St. Bernadette
No more recess. Much more homework, yet more freedom. But much bigger consequences. Is this something to look forward to or something to fear? Next year, everything will change for us. And it is all because of two short words: HIGH SCHOOL.
It will be just like kindergarten again. Only this time we are taller and, hopefully, a lot smarter. In high school,...
Public Speaking
Conor Noad, Grade 8, St. Bernadette
Superstitions, social network, volcanic eruptions, smart phones and Bobby Orr. They all have something in common? So you know what it is? They are all titles of some of the most interesting public speaking presentations of 2011.
Each year students from Grades 4 to 8 research a topic to present to their classmates and teachers. Approximately 5,000 students start...
Volunteering
Isabella Lilis, Grade 8, St. Bernadette
Volunteer: to enter or offer into some service of one’s free will.
Volunteering can take many forms. It can be achieved through words, physical actions, and even virtual technology. However, they all reap the same rewards – a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. Volunteering is a way to give back to others what you have received; it is simply living the...
The beginning
Megan Moffatt, Grade 7, St. Paul
In the beginning … a planet
no trees,
no greenery
no life, and so he said, “let there be brightness,” and
no it was done. There was night and day.
On the second day,
only light,
and so he said, “let there be land and sea for
my creations to live on” and so it was done.
On the third day,
only light, but land as well as sea,
and so he said, “let there be animals,...
25 reasons why I love St. Paul
Grade 5 students, St. Paul
Fabulous, encouraging and patient teachers
Safe place to learn
Very good education given to students
Discover new things each year
Makes our relationships stronger with God
EcoSchool
Monthly assemblies
Interesting, entertaining and spiritual daily announcements
Supportive community
Respectful and welcoming students
Fun school trips
Great book fairs
Many...
25 reasons why St. Paul School is so awesome
Grade 4 students, St. Paul
We learn about God and Jesus.
We accept everyone no matter who you are.
We have a huge playground with lots of grass to play outside.
People treat others the way they would like to be treated.
We have SMARTBOARDS in our classroom.
Staff and students are so kind.
We learn about respect, responsibility and love.
We have an event called “Spring Fling.”
We have NO...
Machinations of the Dead Hero
Tiffany Fry, Grade 12, St. Mary’s
i.
the end of the road has
come, hero.
it is the gravel
under your feet,
the shame in your heart,
the blood on your face.
you
have
failed.
look up here,
look at me.
this is the face
of your better,
your conqueror.
look at me, hero
wipe the sweat from
your eyes.
here is your sword.
take it,
go home,
tell your family
that you have seen defeat,
tell them
you...
For Want of Fire
Chelsea Hannaford, Grade 12, St. Mary’s
I’m sick of poetry
Of words that just won’t work
Words that just won’t come to me like they used to
I’ve been told too many times by no one
That it just wasn’t for me
And even now as they come
The only sound is on my keyboard
But not in my mind
Where they should be resounding
Curse you words
I once loved you
Still, bitter sweetly do
And you hate...
The Farm Life
DJ Nedelko, Grade 12, St. Mary’s
Waking up each morning, my ears are filled with multiple noises signifying the beginning of a fresh new day: the monotonous buzzing of an alarm clock, the rush of the cars driving past my house, the sweet song of the birds in the trees. But there is no sound more distinguishable and meaningful to me than the loud MOOOO of the cows in the field outside my...
Sweet Memories
Sarah Ippolito, Grade 11, St. Mary’s
Remember the days when the birthday boy would bring in cupcakes for his class? Or when the little girls would hand out chocolate hearts on Valentine’s Day? Well, those memories should be savoured, because soon sugars and fats will simply be sweet memories in Ontario schools.
Taking full effect on September 1, 2011, all Ontario schools must abide by the...
