our class

I've been catching up on missed blogs... and before I was wondering what we've been learning in class.. But doing these blogs.. We're been making people able to feel together. Making kids actually feel like  a part of the school... apart of something big.. a family. We're doing something amazing to idci. And I hope everyone takes leadership again next year. We have a great class.. And it be utterly amazing if we all got the chance to be in another leadership class next year together. Just wanted to say that.. cheers to everyone. <3 Have a good weekend.

Craig's story:

Craig's a 12 year boy, who made a big difference. He created "Free The Children". He's been getting out to the world that Children are being used for horrible things. Being used to make things for OUR country. For other countries. I almost cried while reading this chapter.. When he described the way the children had to work.. was heat breaking..  No child should have to do that. I'm glad he made a difference. And is continually making one. It's not fair that they have to suffer.

if you really knew me..

on October 12th we watched an episode of If You Really Knew Me. I never heard of the show before until that day.. I was expected for teens to complain about what people say to one another over the computer. It doesn't seem bad.. but it does hurt, not knowing whom is saying to you. or about you. It could be your bestfriend.. you'll never know.
This show is so inspiring.. People opened up about life at home.. whats been going on.. how their life has been actually bad.. how they don't talk about their problems.. and hide who they actually are.
Their school is nicknamed "rumor valley".. because of all the rumors. Our school has LOTS of rumors, I've had my fair share said about me.. And I'm sure there's more to come. Which is sad, because schools hard enough without people trying to make it worse. It's different though because we don't have clicks. Well we do.. but they're not as bad as rumor valley's.
The concept of this is truly inspirational. I'm glad we watched this, and I think everyone should. The fact people can actually get things off their chest they've been hiding is great. No one should hide their feelings, and the fact they do it alone is heartbreaking.. I'm glad they do it in groups.
Idci did a great job in investing into this, kids these days are going through very hard times. Different things though, home problems, school problems, problems with friends? It's just too much sometimes.. And to be able to share that and people be there for you.. it's overwhelming.   It brings our school closer together.
This show really touched me.. Mostly with the guy who loved his dad. I love my dad to the moon and back but there's so many problems that go along with being with him.. It made me realize how much I love my dad. And how I never want to have a problem with him.. or be far from him. It made me cry a lot during the show.. hearing how bad some peoples lives are.. I just felt like going to that school and giving all those people a hug. Especially the one boy who was classified as an "emo". I've been in his shoes.. been called the names he has.. been talked about in rude ways.. it crushes you. But you always have a smile on your face.. trying to prove how strong you are and to show them that what they say doesn't hurt you. But going through it alone kills you inside. now I'm just rambling..  so.. cheers. And I can't wait for challenge day to come to idci!

blog seven.

October third we had a class discussion. I'm a little fuzzy about what happened. But our class.. is so strong. We are like a family. We are there for each other, we're always making someone smile. And we're ALWAYS having fun. So many people are changing though high school.. And I've made a giant change this year.. and I'm changing again, I'm getting more involved with the school. I'm picking up garbage, recycling. I'm starting to care about the school.. and people in the class are doing the exact same thing. I'm proud of everyone for making a difference! 

a different kinda of story..

This is probably one of the saddest things I have ever read. It goes in description so that you can picture how horrible Simalia is.. I feel like crying hearing about how bad the children have it. How parents are selfless, and give their food to help children they don't know.. children who's parents haven't been there.. abandoned..
It just breaks my heart.. This is leadership, it's showing people that a little help goes a LONG way. I think our class should do something.. I feel like we could actual do something.. make a difference. Reading this article.. just.. makes me feel horrible for everyone there..     

everything is amazing, and no one is perfect.

okay, well I agree. We have so much more than most third world counties, but we complain over the simplest things. our texts not being fast enough? not getting the right pair of shoes? not being able to go into town? Some people don't even get phones, shoes, don't live in a town where they have friends. I didn't how ever like the fact how he smacked down our generation. But it also made me realize how right he is. I've always complained over stupid things.. But thinking at the third world countries.. they don't have nearly as much as I do.. This video opened my eyes.

Selflessness.humility.leadership nummbaa' 4.

Okay, so to do something for the school is to step out of your comfort zone and make a difference. Pick up garbage? stop bullying? help out a teacher? I definitively think I'm better than grade nines. I can be honest. They don't show respect, and they complain when they don't get it? it works both ways. Before the leadership class, I never actually did much when it came to being involved in the school. I tried out for volleyball once. But when I realized the coach picked taller people.. I just gave up on it. And then soccer was a bust, because I have asthma, I couldn't keep up with the other girls, causing me to be cut. I always said I would do something.. but when it came to it.. I didn't do it. I think the fact that the school mainly has sports teams.. is unfair to the students. Maybe it they had other things people can do to help make the school better more people can be involved.

Hand maple leaf thing.. thing.

So, my group did amazing! well.. at least I think. We put a lot of effort into it.. And it payed off. During this, Jenn and I were the leaders. We organized how to do it, and we got everyone to help out and do their job. Everyone was involved, and everyone had fun. I personally think it showed us that Canada isn't just one person.. it's everyone coming together to make something great. Just like our leadership class. I'm still sad about the trees.. But it was for the right reason, and brought our class closer. Good job Mr.Tompkins. Cheers to you.