Tomorrow, is my last first day of high school. Call me a sentimentalist, but this final year means a lot to me. And it makes me incredibly… Read more “a prelude to my senior year”
Category: leaders
response to ‘communties overreacting to COVID-19 pandemic’
Dear Crystal Cox, My name is Claire Pontefract. I am seventeen, and I live in Oak Bay, BC. Your letter to Mayor Tait has been sent my way,… Read more “response to ‘communties overreacting to COVID-19 pandemic’”
the deep pit of pandemic sadness
I think we can all agree, COVID-19 is an extremely stressful situation that we wish we could wake up from and be glad it was just a… Read more “the deep pit of pandemic sadness”
prison systems and the mentally ill
Introduction In the United States (US), prison populations house a much higher percentage of mentally-ill people in comparison to the general population. For example, 92% of inmates… Read more “prison systems and the mentally ill”
life lessons from a coffee shop
For almost two months, I’ve been working at a local coffee shop in Oak bay. It’s been really interesting, learning all the new drinks and foods to… Read more “life lessons from a coffee shop”
big blue
Last Friday, I took part in the youth climate strike with hundreds of other Victoria youth. At 11am we gathered outside City Hall, holding signs painted with… Read more “big blue”
fantasy world
I love my school. I’m so grateful to be blessed with the opportunity to get an education, and such a high level of one. There is one… Read more “fantasy world”
gord and fred
I am a huge Queen fan. I love how unique their music is, no two songs are even remotely alike. You can listen to Bohemian Rhapsody and… Read more “gord and fred”
fadre
I remember Being so small I had to stand on my tippy toes To look over the counter top To admire you Slicing Stirring Mixing So precisely… Read more “fadre”
regret
My biggest fear is regret. I fear that in ten years or so I will be mad at myself for not taking a chance I could’ve today.… Read more “regret”
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