“Let no man pull you low enough to hate him” -Martin Luther King Junior With all the opportunities for love in this world, why do we hate? When an entire community can feel the joy of loving, then why turn to discrimination and bigotry? What makes “civilized” people unable to tame the most primal and […]
I’m a racist. You’re a racist. Almost every White person in your family, neighbourhood and country is a racist. Why? Because racism is a hidden demon that exists in all of our lives, whether we know it or not. Now don’t get me wrong, when I first heard this idea a week ago I thought […]
“The son of Duncan / from whom this tyrant holds the birthright / lives in the English Court” Unknown Lord (3.6.27-28) Where would any of us be without our relationships? Who would we get advice from? Where could we turn for help? It‘s common knowledge that relationships are important to human success, but recently I’ve […]
“Look like the innocent flower / but be the serpent under’t.” – Lady Macbeth” (1.5.76-77) Appearance can be a dangerous thing, as it can completely hide a dark reality lurking within. I say this partially because of reading numerous lines like the quote above from Macbeth this week, but also because this statement rings true […]
Five months ago, I walked into one of the first projects that I couldn’t simply put into my to do list. It was a completely new world, so strange and so big that no amount of time blocking could prepare me for it. I was scared, confused, intrigued, and excited all at the same time, […]
He was a gentleman on whom I built / an absolute trust. (Duncan, 1.4.15-16) On paper, the trait of trust which King Duncan from Shakespeare’s play Macbeth displays may appear to be a noble strength in his kingship. If one is to see the play however, they will soon realize this trait is really a […]
A long time ago in a theatre far, far away… four grades of PLP went to watch Star Wars, the Rise of Skywalker. As these movies tend to go, it was an action-packed adventure of heroes, villains, and space magic, but just like the dark side of the force, the overall perspectives on it were […]
Why do I love PLP (I mean besides the field studies, exhibitions, StarWars, and cheap food)? It’s because it prepares us for the greatest journey we will ever take; life. Instead of just teaching us how to memorize and take tests, we gain skills such as time management, reflection, goal setting, and so much more. […]
In this presentation, Alivia, Logan and I dove into what we think are the three biggest roles of tribalism in society; Identity, Purpose, and Protection. It’s the summative reflection of our exploration of the savagery of pre-pubescent boys, why the RCMP have red serge tunics, and how these two things connect to a PLP […]
Define the word significant. Do you think it means important? Big? Memorable? If you answered any one of those things, you’re only half right. This is because significance is a deceptively complex concept, which really encompasses all three of these ideas, and usually many more. For example, when I was little, I ran into a […]
