Implications of COVID-19 on CAS (Lo6, Lo7) (including Project Week)

LO6-Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance. LO7-Recognize and consider the ethical implications of choices and actions Before we were in a pandemic, I wasn’t taking the situation too seriously. Especially since everyone around me was joking about it and didn’t seem too worried.  So I was surprised and a bit mad that they canceled…

Cyrano De Bergerac – notes

This is a link to a google doc with all my notes for Cyrano De Bergerac. I will continue to take notes on this doc for the entire play.  

Analysis of a Prose+Poem about the Odyssey

Poem: On First Looking into Chapman’s Homer (1816) by John Keats Sonnets are usually about love. However, Keat uses this format to express a nonconventional kind of love story, which is his love for not only Chapman’s writing but also poetry in general. In addition, the 9th line is sonnets usually marks a volta, and…

Inkling – reflection 3 (Lo1)

LO1-Identify their own strengths and develop areas for growth My reflection for season 1 and 2:  My Articles: Procrastination Argentina dance General assembly Resolution Antibiotic Resistance Advisory Panel Committee – Detainment of Uighur Muslims  *Here is the website for Inkling including everyone’s work

Is Odysseus a complicated man?

“Sing to me of the man, muse, the man of twists and turns.” The quote above perfectly highlights Odysseus’ complicated nature. Odysseus goes through a series of adventures where we see him mature from a young, witty trickster to a wise and noble man. He learns to value his family and home more than the…

Pottery – final reflection (Lo2)

LO2- Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process. After my first project, I continued to make several more pieces. Some things that I’ve learned about pottery are: It is best to sculpt your piece in one session or two (otherwise, it will harden and become much harder to shape) If…

Art and Craft with PCF 858 Kindergarten – Global Significance (Lo6)

LO6-Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance My initial reason for joining the service was that I thought it would be a fun activity. However, after learning the kindergartens(PCF SparkleTot’s) mission and spending some time with the kids, I have also realized the larger reason for joining this service.  PCF 858 Kindergarten is part of the PAP…

The Odyssey – my favourite lines

What are your three favorite lines from the Odyssey —and why? Consider: 1) a line you like because it reveals so much about the world of The Odyssey —the many turns, the echoing story, the ideas hidden inside it. “This is absurd, that mortals blame the gods! They say we cause their suffering, but they…