Grade 12 Reflections

Service Reflections - Human Services

After taking Pre-AP and AP Art History, I asked Ms Walsh to be her Human Services student and sit in on the Art History classes this year. I helped out in lesson preparation and attending lunchtime sessions, answering questions from students. 

In the past two years, there were times when I wasn't looking forward to going to class, or blanked out in the middle of a lecture. However, seeing how much work and effort is put into every class makes me appreciate every class and every teacher; the work that is put into every lesson that teach. 

Being able to give back to teachers who have done so much for me is a very important thing for me, and I am happy to have had the opportunity to do so.

Athletics Reflections - Soccer 

After trying out for the soccer team in Grade 10 and 11, I finally made the team in my grad year. I was able to play a large amount of the games, and I believe I made a valuable contribution to the team.

Being part of a team is a very special feeling - of being accountable not only for yourself but for the other 10 people on the field with you. That feeling of not wanting to let others down makes everyone run faster and tackle harder, and contributes to the great team spirit that we had.

I made many good friends on the soccer team, from shivering at 6.30am practices to stretching down after a great win. We had a very good season, making the playoffs and almost winning the league, but it is the bonds that we formed that we will remember long after we forget the score.

Academic Reflections - University Acceptance

At the start of the year, I was quite intent on going to the US for college. However, things didn't work out and I began to consider Canadian Universities. I am very happy to be attending University of Toronto next year; the feeling of receiving my acceptance letter was a wonderful recognition of all my hard work throughout high school, and a huge burden lifted off my shoulders.