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Eminent: Beatrix Potter

In order to bring light to influential figures who positively impacted our world, we were tasked with highlighting their accomplishments through a blog post, speech, learning center, and annotated bibliography. From October 11 to November 25, we conducted research from… Continue Reading →

PTI Presentation: Education for First Nations

After reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, a novel that openly explores topics that are generally frowned upon, I completed a presentation with three of my peers to examine the steps school systems have taken to serve… Continue Reading →

Finding Learning Opportunities During Difficult Times

“With every episode of struggle, there is a learning opportunity.” – Richard M. Schulze   It’s undoubtedly a strange time the world is facing. People are isolating themselves in an effort to slow the spread of the virus, businesses are… Continue Reading →

Reflecting on Challenges to Seek Improvement

“Don’t limit your challenges; challenge your limits. Each day we must strive for constant and neverending improvement.” – Tony Robbins   A challenge is defined as the situation of being faced with a task that needs great mental or physical… Continue Reading →

The Critical Position Held by the Mentee

“A mentor empowers a person to see a possible future, and believe it can be obtained.” – Shawn Hitchcock   It’s hard to believe how far I’ve come with the help of my mentor, Sharon. I believe that this progress… Continue Reading →

The Role of Mentorship in My Journey

“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” – Oprah Winfrey   In the past few weeks, my personal aspirations for in-depth have prompted me to allocate more and more time into making progress on… Continue Reading →

The Start of My First Small Business

“[Small businesses are] the backbone of American innovation. But to be successful, you first have to have the courage to go for it.” – Bill Rancic   Ever since I attended In-Depth Night last year, as a grade eight beginning… Continue Reading →

Annotated Bibliography: Works Cited for Eminent 2019

Works Cited Delaney, Frank. The Tale of Beatrix Potter. 26 May 2016. Website. 30 November 2019. <https://academichelp.net/samples/academics/essays/expository/the-tale-of-beatrix-potter.html>.   Giaimo, Cara. Beatrix Potter’s Greatest Work Was a Secret, Coded Journal She Kept as a Teen. 16 June 2017. Website. 28 November… Continue Reading →

Rachel Carson: The Beginning of a New Chapter

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and… Continue Reading →

Digital Footprint Assignment

1. How might your digital footprint affect your future opportunities? Give at least two examples. My digital footprint may affect my future opportunities because it is impossible to completely remove what I might have posted, commented, or liked. Employers and… Continue Reading →

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