Project Power
This was the name of the tree-planting and climate action program we joined through the Upper Thames Conservation Authority.
Green Leaders
This student could teach a masterclass in volume… because whispering just isn’t in his vocabulary.
Who is Ale?
One of the “unofficial” perks of portable life: eating while doing this at lunch—even though it’s technically a no-go inside the school.
What are using chromebooks?
This is where we walked twice—once to kick off our Green Leaders journey and again to celebrate the end, complete with Dairy Queen in the park.
What is our community walk?
This simple expectation was ignored by students who decided paper belonged in the air instead of their notebooks.
What is throwing things in class?
In the Entrepreneurial Project, students created a product or prototype and pitched their ideas at this event.
Entrepreneurial Expo
Known for his negotiation skills, this student could probably talk his way out of a pop quiz—and into a Netflix contract.
We somehow got away with sitting like we were in a food court during this part of the day, even though the school rule said otherwise.
What are sitting in groups at lunch?
We didn’t just learn about seeds and tubers here—we also cooked a full meal with African roots.
Where is the greenhouse and show kitchen?
This unofficial classroom combo—featuring crumbs in keyboards, sticky touchpads, and one mysteriously vanished granola bar—
What is no eating while on a chromebook?
In the Type Diabeat-It program, we learned about foods from this cultural region, including tubers, seeds, and grains.
African Diaspora
This student redefined the meaning of “fashionably late”... because being on time is just so mainstream.
Who is Kelsey?
This retro TV show became our rainy-day ritual, thanks to its awkward charm and relatable middle school drama.
What is Freaks and Geeks>
On this post-secondary campus, we presented our tree project connected to research, sustainability, and our future potential.
Where is Huron College? (At Western U)
Despite this rule being posted, spoken, and possibly tattooed on Mrs. Gracey’s soul, students still believed minty freshness was worth the risk.
What is no chewing gum?
During our Museum School week at the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, we researched a notable medical figure and wrote this type of writing piece about their life.
If there's a person within arm’s reach, he’s probably poking them. Bonus points if they’re trying to focus.
Who is Landan?
We didn’t have a hallway, but we did have this fancy luxury item that made us feel like we were in a break room for teachers.
What is the water cooler?
We watched flying monkeys, defying gravity, and a misunderstood witch—all from red velvet seats with a program in hand.
Where is the movie theatre to see Wicked?
If you dared to talk too loud or asked to use the washroom during lunch, you’d better be ready for the voice—because this supervisor did not play around.
Who was Mrs. R.?
One of the goals of our Green Leaders project was to raise awareness about this urban environmental issue, which we addressed through flyers, QR posters, and a tree lottery.
What is the urban tree canopy or lack of green space or urban heat island effect?
While others were munching chips, this student was living her best life with salad, often mixing it during second period—because health is wealth, even in Grade 7.
Who is Chloe?
In the confined space of the portable, this mysterious phenomenon could clear a corner of the room faster than a fire drill—and no one ever officially took the blame.
What is a silent, but deadly fart?
The home team lost and our section consumed enough nachos, popcorn, and slushies to fuel a small country—where were we?
The Rogers Centre
This rule, simple in theory but apparently harder than algebra for some, basically means: “When my mouth is moving, yours shouldn’t be auditioning for a podcast.”
What is no talking when the teacher is talking?