Skip to content
claire pontefract's blog

claire pontefract's blog

  • A Little Bit About Me
  • More

    Category: learning

    a prelude to my senior year

    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”

    September 9, 2020 by Claire Pontefract

    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”

    February 11, 2020April 16, 2020 by Claire Pontefract

    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”

    September 8, 2019September 8, 2019 by Claire Pontefract

    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”

    May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 by Claire Pontefract

    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”

    February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 by Claire Pontefract

    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”

    March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 by Claire Pontefract

    Misusage

    One day I was on Instagram, and something interesting came up. Someone that I know had posted this photo: There were a number of reasons why my… Read more “Misusage”

    November 5, 2017 by Claire Pontefract

    Sounds Like My Dream World

    The amount of time I spend day dreaming of playing such a beautiful sport alongside The Canadian national team is pretty insane. Soccer is a sport I… Read more “Sounds Like My Dream World”

    August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 by Claire Pontefract

    Reflecting On The Year

    This year has been a funky one. Grade 8 has been filled with joy, frustration- calm, and stress. This has been the year where I’ve two very… Read more “Reflecting On The Year”

    June 23, 2017 by Claire Pontefract

    Accepting 2 Connecting

    Since November, I have been apart of a selected group at school to organize a province wide leadership conference. Through these past few months I have learned… Read more “Accepting 2 Connecting”

    January 31, 2017January 31, 2017 by Claire Pontefract

    Posts navigation

    Older posts
    Blog at WordPress.com.
    claire pontefract's blog
    Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
    Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
    To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
    • Follow Following
      • claire pontefract's blog
      • Join 118 other followers
      • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
      • claire pontefract's blog
      • Customize
      • Follow Following
      • Sign up
      • Log in
      • Report this content
      • View site in Reader
      • Manage subscriptions
      • Collapse this bar
     

    Loading Comments...