Ms. Mc, this is my mom and dad, Katie and Ian Mortimer, and Charlie.

“Thank you for coming to my presentation of learning. I am the expert on my own learning. I am also responsible and accountable for my own learning. You can expect me to give an honest evaluation of my progress. We will discuss my strengths and opportunities for growth. Thank you in advance for listening and for offering feedback that I can use to improve as a learner.”

As I start reflecting upon my journey through grade 9, I want to start by saying how much has changed, and what a different person I am right now. Starting grade 9, I was a timid learner, who always asked questions and afraid to get things wrong. Now, as I am about to transition into grade 10, and I feel as though I have gotten more confident in my work, and being okay with making mistakes. 

VMV

My vision for the end of high school has so many goals and visions that are so far away. I do need to start thinking about graduating, but I feel as though short term goals are more important at the moment.

My mission is more relevant to right now. I was working really hard all year to achieve extending, and I am proud of my hard work. I am most proud that I earn each mark instead of teachers just giving it out. I have volunteered some of my time helping the teachers, like cleaning the classroom after exhibition! (It was really messy). One of my absolute favourite things I have participated in this year has been volunteering for NVFC. Every Saturday for the last 4 weeks I have been helping a coach with u5 (under 5s). It was so rewarding to see the little smiles on each and every one of the kids faces. The last session I actually got to run myself, which I thought went okay. In the summer I am either going to be working or volunteering more with the NVFC kids.

Growing as a learner means actively developing your abilities, knowledge and understanding. I feel as though I am such a different person than I was at the start of the year.  I am going to give a quick reflection on each PLP subject:

Science

Science has really captured my attention this spring. Our focus has been on pollinators and their impact on our communities and where we live. For the first time ever, science was our subject for the spring exhibition! I was really excited to see what was in store for us. The night before the exhibition, we were not ready. I spent hours making posters, painting and getting supplies together. I am really proud of our group because of all the last minute hassle. The exhibition went really well, and our booth was definitely a hit!

Humanities

Humanities has been something I look forward to each day. It always seems we are learning something new, having fun, and sharing ideas as a class. The very last project we just completed was a WWI graphic novel. It was very challenging and time consuming, but when I finished, it felt so rewarding because I had put so much work into it. 

Maker

The most recent project we completed was making a mini doc. I chose my dad, as an ultramarathoner because I was interested to know more about it. I had such a fun time with him in the mornings going to film; he would run and I would bike beside him filming. My dad just completed the Vancouver marathon in under 3 hrs and 15 minutes which means he qualified for the Boston marathon which happens next April! I found it very exciting to learn all about his running journeys and adventures throughout the years. 

So Why Am I ready For Grade 10?

I believe I am ready for grade 10. I have worked hard all year leading up to thistransition, and I think my hard work has payed off. I think I am ready, because I take responsibility for my learning. I feel as though I have taken responsibility for my learning by completing work on time to an ability I haven’t in my previous year. I am very excited to explore new content next year and I am ready to move on to the next level; grade 10!

I know grade 10 will be a whole new challenge, more projects, bigger questions, deeper thoughts and ideas. Whatever comes my way, I think I can push past the struggle and work hard to create something great. 

Thank you for listening to my TPOL, I appreciate you all coming today and I will see you in grade 10!!