Personal Interests
What is a personal interest?
Something you enjoy, are curious about, or like spending time doing or learning about.
What is a character strength?
A positive quality or trait that helps describe who we are, such as kindness, honesty, or courage.
In the book The Circles All Around Us, who is at the centre of your circles?
You (yourself).
What type of illness did Terry Fox have that led to the amputation of his right leg?
Cancer (specifically osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer).
What is school team name?
Thunderbirds.
Name two examples of personal interests or hobbies.
Examples include drawing, soccer, reading, dancing, cooking, music, or gaming.
What character strength describes someone who tells the truth and can be trusted?
Honesty (or integrity).
Who might belong in the circles closest to you?
People you feel closest to, such as immediate family members or caregivers.
What was the name of Terry Fox's famous run across Canada?
The Marathon of Hope.
Which high school are we located next to?
Semiahmoo Secondary
True or False: Everyone in a classroom should have the same interests.
False. People have different interests, and those differences make us unique.
What character strength are you demonstrating when you keep trying, even when something is difficult?
Perseverance (or determination).
As your circles grow bigger, what happens to the number of people you can include?
Your circles can include more people, such as classmates, neighbours, and members of your community.
In what year did Terry Fox begin his Marathon of Hope?
1980.
What is the name of our principal?
Mrs. Stark
How can your personal interests help you discover possible future careers?
They can help you identify activities, skills, subjects, and career paths you may enjoy exploring.
A classmate is sitting alone at recess. You invite them to join your game. What character strength are you demonstrating?
Kindness, compassion, or inclusiveness.
What does it mean to make room for someone new in your circles?
To welcome, include, and build connections with someone new.
Why did Terry Fox begin his Marathon of Hope?
To raise money and awareness for cancer research and help others affected by cancer.
Which school team just finished their season?
Cross Country Team
What is the difference between a personal interest and a character strength? Give an example of each.
An interest is something you enjoy, such as painting. A character strength is a positive quality, such as creativity or patience.
Why is it important for a group to have people with different character strengths?
Different strengths complement one another, help solve problems, and allow people to contribute in different ways.
How can including people outside your closest circle make your school or community stronger?
It builds belonging, empathy, friendship, and a more inclusive community.
Terry Fox ran approximately 42 kilometres a day. Name two character strengths he demonstrated and explain how he showed them.
Perseverance through daily challenges, courage in facing hardship, and compassion through fundraising for others.
Mr. Randhawa, Mr. Wensink, Mr. Sawatzky, Ms. Bennett, and Ms. Nelson