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🌊 Marketing Me ☀️

This winter, I participated in my first PLP Winter Exhibition! Our project, Marketing Me, explored the question: “How might I present my passions, strengths, and learning to the world?” To answer this, we created abridged resumes, designed business cards, and prepared for one-on-one interviews. The project also focused on the big idea: Career and life…

Saving Juno Beach: How WWII Shaped Canadian Identity 🇨🇦

Our Save Juno Beach project was a huge learning experience for me. It combined history, creativity, and reflection, giving me the chance to dive deeper into how World War II shaped Canadian identity. From writing an essay and creating a zine to completing an act of service, I’ve learned so much about Canada’s past…

Building Good Habits: How Small Changes Can Shape My Success

What if the key to success wasn’t just about big goals, but about small, consistent habits? This was the idea I explored through reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. In this project, I learned that creating good habits can make a huge difference, not only this year but also in the years to come. Answering…

Why Does the World Need More Canada?

Hello, and welcome to the first post of my Grade 10 year. Today I will be answering the DQ “why does the world need more Canada?” Using my topic of Ukrainian Refugees entering Canada as evidence to support my answer. Answering the Driving Question: Why Does the World Need More Canada? For this project, I…

TPOL 2024: Reflecting on My Learning Journey!

tPOL PLP Declaration “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…

Journey of Creating “Shadows of the Somme”: Spring Exhibition 2024

Introduction Spring Exhibition 2024 has arrived, and I’m thrilled to present my project, “Shadows of the Somme.” This year, our focus was on World War I, and our guiding question was, “How can I create a graphic novel that accurately depicts an event from WWI?” Initially, this seemed like a very difficult task, but through…

World War One-The Battle Of The Somme- Source hyperlink page.

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Understanding Shell Shock and PTSD. Historical Origins, Effects, and Symptoms

Introduction Shell shock is a term that emerged during World War I to describe the psychological trauma experienced by soldiers exposed to the intense and horrifying conditions of trench warfare. Today, this condition is understood as a form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This blog post dives into the origins of shell shock, its effects…

🇮🇳~In The Name Of Nationalism~🇮🇳

In The Name Of Nationalism. Indian Nationalism 🇮🇳 ——————————————————————————— Currently in PLP 9 humanities, we have been building up to our final project of the year, World War 1. Our most recent project was titled “In The Name Of Nationalism”. When this project was first introduced to our class, many of us were uncertain as…

Exploring Key Movements in Indian Nationalism: Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, and Quit India 🇮🇳

India’s path to independence was shaped by three major movements that significantly weakened British control. The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920), Civil Disobedience Movement (1930), and Quit India Movement (1942) were key events that rallied Indian society against colonial rule, leading to independence in 1947. This blog post delves into the unique contributions and lasting impacts of…