Blog 24: Monday, May 13, 2019

As your first high school year is coming to an end, what was the most valuable lesson you learned this year? It could be something academic, social, personal or anything else. Make sure to discuss why this was such a valuable lesson.

 

Blog 23: Thursday, May 2, 2019

It's the beginning of May which signifies that you are almost done your first year of high school! What has been your favourite experience and your least favourite experience so far this year?

Blog 22 - Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Since we just came out of our 5 day long weekend, what are some of your favourite Easter or Passover traditions? If you do not celebrate either, what are some activities you enjoy doing over long weekends?

 

Blog 21 - April 11

Even though the Montreal Canadiens are not in the Stanley Cup playoffs, will you still be following the playoffs? If so, which team do you think will win the Stanley Cup? Explain why.
If you are not following the playoffs, did you follow the regular NHL season? Why or why not?

Blog 20 - Tuesday, April 2, 2019

The Board of Directors of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) has recently made the decision to discontinue operations as of May 1, 2019. The league is being shut down due to lack of funding. 

Do you believe it is important to have a Women's hockey league in Canada? 
What could be done to save the league? 
Do you think that funding should be split evenly between men and women sports teams?
Explain.

Blog 19 - Monday, March 25, 2018

On Friday, a Montreal priest was stabbed during morning mass at Saint Joseph's Oratory.
How should this be handled? What do you think should be done?
What can we do to prevent attacks of this nature? Explain.

Blog 18 - Monday, March 11, 2019

Based off of the new documentary Leaving Neverland, should Michael Jackson songs be played?
Should we support someone who is a confirmed pedophile?
Explain.

Blog 17 - Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Some people believe that THE POLICE take advantage of their status.
They feel that THE POLICE are aggressive towards others because they are THE POLICE!

Should THE POLICE have to wear BODY CAMERAS on their uniform while on duty.

Explain.

Blog 16 - Monday, February 11, 2019

"Wherever there is a a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness"  

What does the word KINDNESS mean to you?

Do you notice how people treat others?

What do you notice?

How can we make our society more KIND?

Explain.

Blog 15 - Thursday, January 31, 2019

This weekend is SUPER BOWL weekend.

The game features the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots.

Many sports fans feel these teams CHEATED their way to the SUPER BOWL?

Why do people cheat? 

Why is fair play so important?

Are there any benefits to cheating?

Explain.

Blog 14 - Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Hero.
He peacefully fought against segregation.
He also had a BIG DREAM that one day everyone would get along.

Do you think that his dream has been ACHIEVED?
What do you already know about Black History Month?

Explain.

Blog 13 - Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Birdbox is a new Netflix series.

Lately, many TEENAGERS have been competing in the BirdBox Challenge.

A recent news story discusses a teenager crashing due to this challenge!

https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/01/11/police-driver-crashes-trying-bird-box-blindfold-challenge/

What is your opinion on this challenge?

Why do you think teenagers take these challenges?

Explain.

Blog 12 - Monday, January 7, 2019

Happy New Year!
Welcome back to school.

In 2019, my goal is going to be about focusing on ME, MYSELF & I!
I will definitely lean on my wife to help me achieve some of my personal goals.

What goal(s) do you have for 2019?
How will you make sure you achieve your goal(s)?
Who will help you achieve your goal(s)?

Explain.