Legendary Literacy

  From Students to Student Athletes Written by 8B student, Juno S, this essay will (hopefully) convince schools to make sports mandatory for all ages. Here are the benefits of school sports by Juno S.   Did you know that a higher percentage of student athletes receive an A/A- grade compared to non-athletes? According to the PSFN in 2020, sports helped students enhance their mental well being, build longer lasting relationships, and increase their brain activity. To ensure that students perform at their best, are disciplined, have stronger bonds with each other, and are more engaged, sports should become mandatory in schools. To help students learn certain skills such as being on time, being respectful, and handling success and failure to become more well-rounded people. However, some students are not able to pick up these skills from school, but sports can help with that! According to the University of Alberta, by pushing athletes to arrive on time for practice and game...

  Viola Desmond: Justice For All To represent black unsung heroes, 8B student, Jasmine D, wrote a story about Black Canadian hero, Viola Desmond. Viola Irene Desmond was a businesswoman, and a civil rights activist. She was born 6 July 1914 in Halifax, NS; died 7 February 1965 in New York. Viola Desmond had built a career and a business as a beautician and was also a mentor to young black women in Nova Scotia through her Desmond school of Beauty Culture. She faced numerous challenges of racism living in Nova Scotia and had always gotten treated differently. Viola one day had purchased a ticket for a cinema in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, but she had purchased the tickets that were for the “white-ones only” section because the “colored” section was sold out. At that time, many places in Canada, including Nova Scotia were segregated and there were laws in place enforcing racial separation. The owner of the cinema had noticed Viola sitting in the “white-ones only” area and was not happy....

  There's No Cure For Broken Barriers Contributing to Black History Month, students in 8B wrote poems about unsung black heroes to represent them and the barriers they've broken. We all know names like Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks, but what about the ones who've changed society behind the scenes?  Here's a poem by 8B student, Alexa M, about Anderson Abbott, a pioneering black doctor in the early 1900's. Anderson Abbott in a world once closed, A brave man who chose to be exposed He put himself out there, knowing struggles were to come But it all shaped into the person he had become He had a mind so sharp and a heart so true He took on the medical journey, and he broke through In 1863, he did something unspoken The streak of white doctors, had been broken The first African American to shine in the medical field He tried his best to ensure his patients were healed. Through thick and thin his steps did lead Healing the sick and meeting thei...

Larissa Crawford: The Woman who Fights for Everyone She speaks for the land, the sky, the sea, For people like her, you, and me. Fighting for change, she doesn’t back down, Her voice is loud, she won’t let us drown. She fights for the earth, trees, and for air, For those who need help, she’s always there. With every step, she’s paving the way, For a better tomorrow, starting today. Fighting for the rights, she sees the wrongs, She encourages people and makes them feel strong. She helps people learn about their past, For a better tomorrow, which is getting here fast. Learning where you’re from, can help you know where your going, A privilege that some people don’t get to grow in. Mistakes made centuries ago; can still affect the people you know. Her voice rises loud, like a thunderous sound, A call for justice, echoing all around. Although her past was rough, she proved to everyone that she is tough. She persevered through it all, ensuring that she will never fall. She’s not scared to r...

Olivia Rodrigues February 19, 2025 8C Should the government provide free college education? Not all students and families can afford college, but it is widely recognized that it is necessary. The government provides public elementary and high schools, so it shouldn't be any different from college since it's a new chapter of life. The government should provide free college, as it will eliminate student debt while reducing social inequality and problems. Free college education will eliminate student debt. According to a study published by “research.com - University & Colleges” & “madeinca.ca - Student debt statistics in Canada”, over 1.7 million Canadians have student loans, 420 000 in Ontario. While in the United States, the loan debt reached $1.56 trillion in 2020, impacting 45 million borrowers. Student loan debt places a significant financial burden on individuals, affecting their mental health & financial stability. It will limit graduates' ability to spend, ...