Grade 8: We Finally Made It!
This is the year that each and every single one of you have been waiting for since you started Junior Kindergarten. Well, you finally made it, who knew it would come so fast. You have probably heard from other students, teachers and perhaps older siblings that grade 8 is one of the most memorable years that you will experience in elementary school. You will get some extra privileges that other grades will not get, however, as grade 8's, you will be expected to assume extra responsibility around the school, you will be expected to lead by example. I know you have probably heard it many times before, but you don't want grade 8 to be a memorable year because you were in trouble all of the time, allow it to be memorable for all of the wonderful things that we can potentially experience together.....
Graduation
Another unforgettable moment is grade 8 graduation. This is the time of year where you will complete one chapter in your life and begin another. Students will be recognized for various levels of achievement throughout grade 8. In this section you will be able to see the various awards that you can set your sights on throughout grade 8. In order to see those awards, please click on the link below.
The Importance of Organization
Students in grades seven and eight tend to lead very busy lives, between extra-curricular activities, new subjects and extra workload, this time of life can be somewhat stressful. The key to surviving is organization. The Intermediate Division places a great deal of importance on organizational skills. Three areas of focus are; keeping a daily agenda, using duotangs properly, and developing homework routines and good time management skills......