Respect goes a long way ...

     Today was an awesome day in Leadership class! Our discussions don't revolve around what one person's opinion is ........ we dig deep and think of real reasons things happen in life and how we can improve or change them. I feel involved in discussions and always come to class eager to hear what others have to say about our next topic! I feel we really become a "family" during second period. No one is afraid to speak their mind or get made fun of. We are all encouraging and supportive of our peers.
      I think what it means to "give back to the school" or "do something for the school" can be shown in a variety of ways. Personally, I feel like you don't need to stand out, be noticed or attract attention. I know the small things count in life and I try to do the best I can. Volunteers help because they want to make a difference and they can also be "behind the scenes". Leaders are also different and have different qualities. However, to do something for you school means to have a positive impact and help those in need. It means to make your school a better place in some way. I know when I walked out of class today with our lesson in mind, I bent down and picked up the garbage sitting on the ground and held the door for someone behind me on crutches. I want to speak to others through my actions around the school. You can help in lots of little ways too! I have respect for everyone in our school. No matter shape, size, gender or race... they have my respect. I believe respect and putting yourself in someone else's shoes is essential.  I remember how I felt the first few days of grade 9. I felt lost, discouraged, and at times embarrased. I want people to be excited to become a Bomber... not to be afraid of getting initiated. I am ready to make the change and welcome everyone into our school.
     I am proud of how I have served the school the past 2 years. I have participated in sport teams and joined clubs. I feel I have supported our school spirit by going to school wide activities and setting a good example for students around me. I attended meetings and have been dedicated to my school work. I want others to be proud of the school they go to and the accomplishments they have been a part of! Im ready to kick our spirit into overdrive!!
     I wouldnt say others have stopped me from doing my best or getting involved, but I have been experienced peer pressure before. I am my own self and I know I live with the choices I make, good or bad. I don't let others influence me or push me around. I feel I have grown up ever since the first few days of grade 9. I almost found it to be a mission to decide where I was going, who to interact with and what to get involved with. When the years go by, you follow your interests and find friends you can depend on. These friends will not lead you down the wrong path. They will stand behind you and help you do the best you can.
     Work together, show respect, make a difference, have fun and be your best self!! You can't go wrong!    

Canada Flag Activity

     I felt the activity let us work together to create a unique design for our flag. My group shared ideas and listened to each others contributions. Everyone thought of neat ways to add personality traits and specific qualities. We decided to outline our hands on the paper to make the flag and glue the extra paper on each side of the flag, making beams. Even though we had limited supplies, we used what we had to build a flag that represented each student in the group. I enjoyed this activity because we were all involved in creating a final project.

My Song Choice

Song: Believe  By: Suzie McNeil
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aByA-svpXYw

     I chose this song because its about inspiring others to reach their true potential. I think that is a very important job that leaders should posess. If people believe in themselves and put forth their best effort they can accomplish many goals and they will be willing to share their ideas and creativity. A good leader knows when to encourage and when to give constructive critisism. If everyone pulls their weight and listens to each other, a leader has done his/her job. This song version was written for the Olympics. It also touched on not always being able to win or being perfect. It suggests that putting forth a really good effort will still be worth it even if things didn't turn out exactly the way you had hoped they would. You won't regret taking healthy risks! You might even learn from them.

First days of Leadership!

     I have had tons of fun in leadership class during the past week! The spirit in the classroom in very encouraging and motivating. I am looking forward to being a leader around the school and helping others this year. It's hard to believe we are actually learning, haha! I know this semester is going to rock and I can't wait to get started!