Have you ever thought about what makes Canada, well, Canada? I’ve spent the last few weeks diving into this very question, exploring everything from Canadian peacekeeping in the Balkans to how multiculturalism shapes who we are today. Along the way, I learned a ton about Canadian identity, what it means to be part of thisContinue reading Why the world needs more Canada! A reflection

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 andContinue reading Tpol

Uprisings, old regimes gone, singularity. These are all things you can expect from the unification of Italy. Hey there, welcome back my learning portfolio! This project was all about Nationalism, and how it affected different countries! So, first of all, what is nationalism? Well, the definition from Oxford Dictionary is “identification with one’s own nationContinue reading In the name of nationalism!

“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 andContinue reading Grade 9 mPoL!

The story of Louis Riel: The Riel facts Over time, the way we have perceived Louis Riel has changed. From being called an insane rebel to an Idealistic hero. Riel was born in Manitoba 1844, and died in 1885, but he lives on today through the province of Manitoba and its people. He grew upContinue reading The story of Louis Riel: The Riel facts

You can feel the suspense in the air, will it work? Everything has led up to this moment, you push the first ball… It’s a success! Hey everyone! Welcome back to my blog. How do ideas drive change? that was our driving question, and in this project we learned about revolutions, a lot of them.Continue reading Metaphor machines!

As you near the stairwell you feel a presence, as you peek over, you see nothing but a laundry basket, but when you turn around something is in front of you, you try to scream but you are already gone. Hey there! Welcome back to another post, this ones about what my most recent makerContinue reading Exploring the shadows, the making of “The Dark”

Hey there, welcome back to my blog. Recently the whole of PLP 9 went on a retreat out in Maple ridge, more specifically, Loon Lake. When we arrived, I was a little bit unsure, but very quickly I realized this was all to help us improve ourselves. We started the very first day off withContinue reading The Loon lake experience!

Just kidding, November first was Take your kid to work day, an event for grade 9s meant to show them what some jobs are like, as well as to teach them what their parents do everyday. I got to go to work with my Dad, who is a firefighter for the City of North Vancouver!Continue reading Make your kid work day!

As I got onto the school bus I had no idea that I would soon be amongst sky blue lakes, giant majestic mountains, and crisp fresh air. I went to Alberta with 23 other PLP learners, we went there to learn about geography and how it can impact us. We first stopped at Chraigellachie, whereContinue reading How has the geography of the west shaped who we are?