Last year at mini day, I was really excited. I was really nervous because the end of the year was coming really fast and I was scared about making friends and getting around the school in time for class. I remember getting out of the school bus and then drumline came and started performing when we got off the buses. Then after we had so much fun and we played games and met a few teachers. At the end of the day I had a smile on my face. My advice to the grade six students is to not be scared of making new friends or how to get around the school. Also have an organized locker because you don’t want to be late for class. Finally remember your locker combination and don’t forget it because again you don’t want to be late for class. If you remember to do all of these things your set and you shouldn’t have a problem in high school.
Wow those are such great tips! I wish someone told me those before, because I forgot my locker combination the first period. Great tips and blog Christina :)
I remember my mini day very clearly, I found it super fun and cool to be in a high school and see what it was like. For me I was very nervous to be in a new school, I don’t think it was worth being nervous for, because the older grades don’t pick on you and they aren’t rude to you in the halls. I would tell the grade 6 students who are planning to attend St.Thomas that they shouldn’t be nervous if they are, and that they will have so much fun with their teachers and have fun with the activities that the school has to offer.
I remember mini day but it feels was years ago. When I first got to the school there was the drumline there and my mom started laughing her head off. When I asked her why she said me and my friend were getting a royal entrance. When it was mini day I was pretty nervous because I didn't know the school very well and I was worried that I would get lost right away but that changed when I went in to the gym and they assigned me into a group of people with a guide. Another reason I was nervous is that I wouldn't know the people I was going to meet. That also changed almost right away when I saw some guys in my group talking and I quikly joined the conversation. The guide wanted us to get to know each other so we played a game of two false one true; You had to say to things that weren't true about ourselves and one thing that was actually true. Then the guide brought us to all the classes. After a two or three classes it was lunch and we got pizza, milk and a cafeteria cookie. I liked the lunch but I especially liked cookie. It definitely helped make my decision to go to St Thomas easier. After lunch we had one more class before we left on our mini day. I had a lot of fun and influenced my decision to come to St Thomas even more than the cafeteria cookie.
Last year at mini-day, I was really excited to see my future school. I was also very worried about high-school when I saw how big school was and how big the sec 5 were. My favourite part of that day was when we got a free pizza lunch and cookie. When I first tasted the cookie, I knew this school was going to be the best. I would tell the grade 6 students that high-school is not what you think it is. It's not like the high-schools in the movies. St-Thomas is different. One thing though that you really need to make sure that happens, is that you manage your time because, in my perspective it's the most important thing about high-school
I sort of remember Mini day, but it feels like it was a very long time ago. I wish I would've payed more attention to the people in my group and the teachers that we visited. I would tell the grade new 6 students to try to pay attention to people that you see, because they may become some of your really close friends. I would also tell them to try and pay attention to the directions because on the first day of school, I was really lost and wished that I listened to the directions during Mini day. I would finally tell the grade 6 students to just have fun. This is their first experience at high school and they should remember it as a good day
Miniday was very nerve racking. It was like your first day at High School except that was actually happening in another 6 month. It was hard but they did a good job of changing the mood. They talk to us and played games. But those “socializing games” were really weird and not fun. I had to leave my elementary friends and go into a little group of complete stranger. Nobody wanted to talk and you didn’t really want to talk to them. But you do meet new people and I am now friend’s whit one of them now so I guess it was not that bad. It’s defiantly very important to the year but it would have been better if it could be less awkward. But the moment that fell in love with the school is when I tasted the delicious cafe cookies!
One thing I regret doing last mini day was being extremely nervous and super shy! We were all separated into groups and that really freaked me out! I didn’t have anyone from my school that was in my group and everyone else was a complete stranger! I felt really uncomfortable the whole entire day! I wish I had paid attention to the people around me, because maybe I could have met someone really nice. Instead I had let the nerves get to me and ignored my surroundings. If you ask me who was in my group or who were the teachers we visited I completely forgot! I really wish I wasn’t shy and that I could’ve just taken a deep breath and relax. Something I regret was that I didn’t act myself and I was completely shy. A tip I would tell the grade six students is to relax and enjoy your first moment you’ll get of high school. Even though it might seem nerve racking it’s really no big deal!
Well I didn't actually go to a mini-day. Not because my elementary school didn't go to any, no! It's because old school only went to Mac (Macdonald high school, Saint-Anne's) and BHS (Beaconsfield High School, Beaconsfield just of the 20). My old school didn't go to any other schools because they were to far. So I never wen to mini-day and don't know what it's like. Thus I wouldn't know what to say to the 6th graders. But considering I was in their positions not just a year ago I would probably say something like this: St. Thomas is big in all the right ways. The students are all nice and the teachers too. You'll really enjoy coming here. Sure the work load is a little bigger than in grade 6 but that's all going to become regular within the first few weeks of school. We have an array of sports an clubs for you to join so you'll never be bored. The lockers are nice too. I know I sound as if I'm presenting a sales pitch but that's really what I'd say. And about the lockers, I didn't have one in elementary. We had hooks so it's a nice change. Anyways.... I'd say that there wasn't anything to worry about and that soon enough they'll be the ones doing mini-day and asking themselves if that was really what they looked like on their mini-day. Lara
If I could tell one thing to the new sec ones it would be to keep calm and carry on. In sec ! there are a lot of kids who really get worried for nothing because it is actually really fun. I would also tell them that if they are not very good in a certain subject then you will get better. In mini day you can either get good teachers or bad teachers but either way don't worry. Just keep calm and carry on. -Adrian Szekely
I would tell them how fun St. Thomas is. St. Thomas hasnt really felt like a big step from elementary because of all the events we have throughout the year. I would also tell them not to worry about High School being hard because just like every other grade it is a step to reach the top. Obviously as you get older the steps get bigger and bigger but you also get smarter and smarter with them. One thing I know I was worried about was getting around the school. But the first day everyone helped us and were very accepting of new people coming into "Their" school. I remember feeling nervous about high school which was very unnecessary. All the teachers are very nice and give a o.k. amount of homework. Trevor Lafave P.S. Mr Katz, We know you are showing these to the Grade 6er's. :)
My advice for all of the future grade sevens is to make the most of your years in high school. 5 years doesn't seem like a lot but I'm pretty sure they will fly by! Get involved! Join as many teams and clubs as possible because that's how you meet new people with the same interest as you! This year, I have joined the art club and make the cheerleading team. Its is really fun because I got to meet a lot of new people with the same interests as me. Also, don't be afraid. I'm sure all those older students look pretty intimidating, but they wont hurt you! Also, teachers don't bite! Don't be afraid to ask questions and be curious! Have fun next year and make the most out of every day you get!
If I would have to give a good description of St-Thomas high school to the Grade 6 students, I would tell them that St-Thomas is the best school ever! It includes all sorts of different extra curricular activities for everyone! I would also tell them that St-Thomas has a lot of great teachers and that there cafeteria cookies are the best! Finally, I would tell them that St-Thomas has such good school spirit and it will always bring you up when your down!!!!
I would tell the grade six students, that high school isn't as stressful as you would think. In high school you actually have more freedom than in elementary school. Especially if the sixth grad people are going to St.Thomas they will have a great time in high school. St. Thomas has a lot of school spirit and we also have a lot of fun activities.
I would tell them that St. Thomas is the best school out there. It has such great teachers and fun sport teams. I would say that high school isn't as stressful as you think it will be. People make such a big deal about high school with all this work and this and that. My mini day was pretty good. I remember that we had a bunch of groups and they were made of villains from movies we've seen. I remembered seeing a few teachers last year and someone got in trouble with one of the teachers. I would also say to not get stressed out a lot about tests. You are going to have good tests and bad tests. One bad test doesn't mean you're gonna fail the whole year in that subject. So they should meet new people and not get stressed out about everything. That doesn't mean that you don't try though, you still work your hardest. Justin Pugsley
Yes, I do remember my mini day last year! I found it so different from my previous school (Margaret Manson) because St. Thomas is much bigger! This year, I will even be helping out so I will get to see everyone experience all the cool and fun activities. I would tell them all that St. Thomas is a great school academically and also socially. There are so many different clubs to join and one of them will suit that persons personality perfect. Mini day is a day I'll remember for a long time and it's your first real time in high school. You'll get to see everyone who will be with you throughout your five (5) years. Julia Daniele
Some advice I have for the grade 6 students would be that if you're coming with one or more of your friends try and not spend all your time with them and try and meet new people and make new friends so that when you do come in September you will already know some new people and it will be easier to make new friends Abby :)
I remember my mini day like it was just yesterday. I think it was a good idea that the grade six students could get a feeling of what high school is about. I think some good advice would be to just be yourself. This way you can find people who have the same interests as you. Also it would be good to talk to new people and see what everyone is like. Then when you start school in September you can maybe become good friends with some of the people you met earlier. -Erin
My mini day last year went quite well actually! It was really enjoyable since I made a friend! It was like we instantly clicked! Even one of the teachers there thought that we went to the same school! I felt like we had known each other since forever. My friend and I were in the ‘Wicked Witch of the West’ group. We started off to get to know everyone with a few icebreaker games. Then we went to classes, it was cool to know that I had at least one person I knew from a different school. I would say that they shouldn’t be nervous, there are plenty of new people they will meet. Since there are a lot of people in high school, they will surely make friends. In my opinion, one of the most important things to know about for high school, is to not be timid and that you should branch out!
I remember Mini day. It was really scary in the beginning. I loved the theme from last year it was evil villains and their motto was: “Together we can rule the world!”. In the beginning I was very nervous because only 6 people from my elementary came and we were all separated when we were put in groups so I thought it going to be awful; but it wasn’t. The thing I would tell them about St.Thomas is that we have no big bullies at our school or big, scary mean looking seniors. I will tell them we have great funny and different teachers. I will tell them mostly about all our extra curriculum activities we have like Terry Fox walk, Carnival week, pyjama day…...I found this was the best part in |St Thomas so I would tell them this. -Madurra
I remember mini day so well. It was a memory I would never forget! As you can see, I enjoyed it very much! It was a little sad because all we did was work and not go outside and party like I expected. However, those regrets have been changed because I now know how high school is and I can assure grade 6 students that it does not matter about how your mini day went, it is about how you made it the best no matter how bad it was by itself (that was a really complicated quote). I remember when high schools would come over to our elementary school and they would try and relieve our stress. Once, a teacher by herself came to present something about high school, and I remember sitting at the back of the class bombarding her with questions. I feel like nothing ever changed from elementary to high school! High school seems like a super tough place where you have to be as smart and as cool as possible to fit in. My advice to grade 6 students is to not try and be popular or to be cool in high school! You do not need to be popular in this world! All you need is to be yourself and you will be fine! I have never in my whole entire life been popular and I feel fine with that. I have friends and I rather have one friend who knows who I am, and with whom I can be myself and they will still never let me go, than eighty friends who I have to be fake around just so that they won't leave me! I encourage the students to find that friend. I advise the future grade sevens to try and not hurt anyone's feelings because politeness is key. High school is a huge place and people will remember. However, you do not want to be known or remembered as the rude kid who always hurts people's feelings. I know sometimes it can be hard, but just smile and wave! Try not to overdo anything and keep everything at a regular pace. You do not have to be the super sporty person who understands University math and has fifty Ferraris at home. Just be a normal kid who is polite. To have a friend you need to be one. Talk to people as if you have known them forever! Some serious advice is: do not get into problems, be as good as possible if you ever get Mr.Alali as a teacher. If you do not know, he is the most feared teacher in this whole school! I believe that that man has some good in him too and if you do your job properly, he will do his job properly without anything extra needed. Organize your locker so that you know where everything is and you can put in and take out those items. Five minutes may seem like a small amount of time, however once you know your way around the school, it will feel like too long of a time period. However, five minutes could fly so easily. I suggest being ready for anything. If you are late on your first day, do not worry because, the teachers will be as nice to you as possible and they will not mind if you are late on the first day. However, after that, you have to find ways to get to your class on time. IB is not hard at all! It is the basic thing we learn in elementary just expanded upon. IB means you are expected more of! However, IB and regular learn the same things. So don't worry about it! I think that if you do your work properly, and make the best of opportunities, you can make high school a success.
Mini-Day was so much fun. I was kind of nervous because only two people from my elementary school came to St-Thomas and we separated in different groups. But, I started talking to other people in my group and made some new friends. We got to learn about each other since our group leaders wanted us to talk about ourselves for a little bit. I remember when we had an pizza lunch in the cafeteria. It was awesome. I don't really remember anything else we did on that day. We just came to see what St-Thomas is all about, SCHOOL SPIRIT!
I would tell them they would love it here there are fantastic teachers. When I went to mini-day I had lot of fun. I would tell them to stay calm and just have fun don't worry just have fun and get to know the teachers. I had a blast at mini-day it was so much fun. High school is really different than elementary but it is better you get more freedom than when you were in elementary school. mini-day was a first look at high school for all the grade 6 students. It also lets students from different schools or school boards communicate. mini-day is also a place to make friends very easily. Daniel Carducci
I don't really remember my mini day so well but my advice would be if you want to be a person with many friends who is popular you have to really be that guy who isn't shy at all. Don't be a person that does work all the chances they get and especially this don't arrive at your first class at 7:30 because it only starts at 7:55 hint hint that is what I did the first day of school. Try to makes friends that are not people who goof off and get 20s. The first week of school you should make about 25 friends that you don't even know. Join as many extra curricular activities as you can and then you can find someone who has the same passion as you do. That is my advice to the grade sixers who will come to St. Thomas next . Matt Colpron
On my mini day, I got a really good impression of the school. I learned how many sports there was how many activities there were and how good the caf cookies are. I had already known it was good according to my brother and friends. If I had to give advice , I would say the #1 thing is to stay organized, is the key to everything and success.
I remeber my mini day perfectly from last year because thats where I met most of best friends now. I don't remember being super nervous and It was actually really fun. The thing I liked the most about mini day is that people from my elementary came too and it made everything less scary. My number one advice to them would be not to be nervous because high school is not as bad as you think.
Last year at mini day, I was really excited. I was really nervous because the end of the year was coming really fast and I was scared about making friends and getting around the school in time for class. I remember getting out of the school bus and then drumline came and started performing when we got off the buses. Then after we had so much fun and we played games and met a few teachers. At the end of the day I had a smile on my face. My advice to the grade six students is to not be scared of making new friends or how to get around the school. Also have an organized locker because you don’t want to be late for class. Finally remember your locker combination and don’t forget it because again you don’t want to be late for class. If you remember to do all of these things your set and you shouldn’t have a problem in high school.
ReplyDeleteWow those are such great tips! I wish someone told me those before, because I forgot my locker combination the first period. Great tips and blog Christina :)
DeleteI remember my mini day very clearly, I found it super fun and cool to be in a high school and see what it was like. For me I was very nervous to be in a new school, I don’t think it was worth being nervous for, because the older grades don’t pick on you and they aren’t rude to you in the halls. I would tell the grade 6 students who are planning to attend St.Thomas that they shouldn’t be nervous if they are, and that they will have so much fun with their teachers and have fun with the activities that the school has to offer.
ReplyDeleteThat is true! We worry about the big kids too much when they actually think we are cute and cuddly!
DeleteI remember mini day but it feels was years ago. When I first got to the school there was the drumline there and my mom started laughing her head off. When I asked her why she said me and my friend were getting a royal entrance. When it was mini day I was pretty nervous because I didn't know the school very well and I was worried that I would get lost right away but that changed when I went in to the gym and they assigned me into a group of people with a guide. Another reason I was nervous is that I wouldn't know the people I was going to meet. That also changed almost right away when I saw some guys in my group talking and I quikly joined the conversation. The guide wanted us to get to know each other so we played a game of two false one true; You had to say to things that weren't true about ourselves and one thing that was actually true. Then the guide brought us to all the classes. After a two or three classes it was lunch and we got pizza, milk and a cafeteria cookie. I liked the lunch but I especially liked cookie. It definitely helped make my decision to go to St Thomas easier. After lunch we had one more class before we left on our mini day. I had a lot of fun and influenced my decision to come to St Thomas even more than the cafeteria cookie.
ReplyDeleteLast year at mini-day, I was really excited to see my future school. I was also very worried about high-school when I saw how big school was and how big the sec 5 were. My favourite part of that day was when we got a free pizza lunch and cookie. When I first tasted the cookie, I knew this school was going to be the best. I would tell the grade 6 students that high-school is not what you think it is. It's not like the high-schools in the movies. St-Thomas is different. One thing though that you really need to make sure that happens, is that you manage your time because, in my perspective it's the most important thing about high-school
ReplyDeleteAaah yes! I think the food is what everybody liked most!
DeleteI sort of remember Mini day, but it feels like it was a very long time ago. I wish I would've payed more attention to the people in my group and the teachers that we visited. I would tell the grade new 6 students to try to pay attention to people that you see, because they may become some of your really close friends. I would also tell them to try and pay attention to the directions because on the first day of school, I was really lost and wished that I listened to the directions during Mini day. I would finally tell the grade 6 students to just have fun. This is their first experience at high school and they should remember it as a good day
ReplyDeleteThat is some good advice. Great blog Maya.
Delete-Erin
Miniday was very nerve racking. It was like your first day at High School except that was actually happening in another 6 month. It was hard but they did a good job of changing the mood. They talk to us and played games. But those “socializing games” were really weird and not fun. I had to leave my elementary friends and go into a little group of complete stranger. Nobody wanted to talk and you didn’t really want to talk to them. But you do meet new people and I am now friend’s whit one of them now so I guess it was not that bad. It’s defiantly very important to the year but it would have been better if it could be less awkward. But the moment that fell in love with the school is when I tasted the delicious cafe cookies!
ReplyDeleteOne thing I regret doing last mini day was being extremely nervous and super shy! We were all separated into groups and that really freaked me out! I didn’t have anyone from my school that was in my group and everyone else was a complete stranger! I felt really uncomfortable the whole entire day! I wish I had paid attention to the people around me, because maybe I could have met someone really nice. Instead I had let the nerves get to me and ignored my surroundings. If you ask me who was in my group or who were the teachers we visited I completely forgot! I really wish I wasn’t shy and that I could’ve just taken a deep breath and relax. Something I regret was that I didn’t act myself and I was completely shy. A tip I would tell the grade six students is to relax and enjoy your first moment you’ll get of high school. Even though it might seem nerve racking it’s really no big deal!
ReplyDeleteI was really shy too! I didn't really get an opportunity to meet new people!
DeleteWell I didn't actually go to a mini-day. Not because my elementary school didn't go to any, no! It's because old school only went to Mac (Macdonald high school, Saint-Anne's) and BHS (Beaconsfield High School, Beaconsfield just of the 20). My old school didn't go to any other schools because they were to far. So I never wen to mini-day and don't know what it's like. Thus I wouldn't know what to say to the 6th graders. But considering I was in their positions not just a year ago I would probably say something like this: St. Thomas is big in all the right ways. The students are all nice and the teachers too. You'll really enjoy coming here. Sure the work load is a little bigger than in grade 6 but that's all going to become regular within the first few weeks of school. We have an array of sports an clubs for you to join so you'll never be bored. The lockers are nice too. I know I sound as if I'm presenting a sales pitch but that's really what I'd say. And about the lockers, I didn't have one in elementary. We had hooks so it's a nice change. Anyways.... I'd say that there wasn't anything to worry about and that soon enough they'll be the ones doing mini-day and asking themselves if that was really what they looked like on their mini-day.
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If I could tell one thing to the new sec ones it would be to keep calm and carry on. In sec ! there are a lot of kids who really get worried for nothing because it is actually really fun. I would also tell them that if they are not very good in a certain subject then you will get better. In mini day you can either get good teachers or bad teachers but either way don't worry. Just keep calm and carry on. -Adrian Szekely
ReplyDeleteI would tell them how fun St. Thomas is. St. Thomas hasnt really felt like a big step from elementary because of all the events we have throughout the year. I would also tell them not to worry about High School being hard because just like every other grade it is a step to reach the top. Obviously as you get older the steps get bigger and bigger but you also get smarter and smarter with them. One thing I know I was worried about was getting around the school. But the first day everyone helped us and were very accepting of new people coming into "Their" school. I remember feeling nervous about high school which was very unnecessary. All the teachers are very nice and give a o.k. amount of homework.
ReplyDeleteTrevor Lafave
P.S. Mr Katz, We know you are showing these to the Grade 6er's. :)
wait... he is?
DeleteThat is a pretty inspirational blog you got there.
DeleteMy advice for all of the future grade sevens is to make the most of your years in high school. 5 years doesn't seem like a lot but I'm pretty sure they will fly by! Get involved! Join as many teams and clubs as possible because that's how you meet new people with the same interest as you! This year, I have joined the art club and make the cheerleading team. Its is really fun because I got to meet a lot of new people with the same interests as me. Also, don't be afraid. I'm sure all those older students look pretty intimidating, but they wont hurt you! Also, teachers don't bite! Don't be afraid to ask questions and be curious! Have fun next year and make the most out of every day you get!
ReplyDeleteThats really great advice!!! Great blog Katrina:)
Delete-Giuliana Giannini
If I would have to give a good description of St-Thomas high school to the Grade 6 students, I would tell them that St-Thomas is the best school ever! It includes all sorts of different extra curricular activities for everyone! I would also tell them that St-Thomas has a lot of great teachers and that there cafeteria cookies are the best! Finally, I would tell them that St-Thomas has such good school spirit and it will always bring you up when your down!!!!
ReplyDelete-Giuliana Giannini
I totally agree with you on the Caff coockies. They are the best
DeleteI would tell the grade six students, that high school isn't as stressful as you would think. In high school you actually have more freedom than in elementary school. Especially if the sixth grad people are going to St.Thomas they will have a great time in high school. St. Thomas has a lot of school spirit and we also have a lot of fun activities.
ReplyDeleteI would tell them that St. Thomas is the best school out there. It has such great teachers and fun sport teams. I would say that high school isn't as stressful as you think it will be. People make such a big deal about high school with all this work and this and that. My mini day was pretty good. I remember that we had a bunch of groups and they were made of villains from movies we've seen. I remembered seeing a few teachers last year and someone got in trouble with one of the teachers. I would also say to not get stressed out a lot about tests. You are going to have good tests and bad tests. One bad test doesn't mean you're gonna fail the whole year in that subject. So they should meet new people and not get stressed out about everything. That doesn't mean that you don't try though, you still work your hardest.
ReplyDeleteJustin Pugsley
I agree that I liked miny-day and that St. Thomas is the best school. With some of the best teachers. Good blog keep up the good work.
DeleteDaniel Carducci
Yes, I do remember my mini day last year! I found it so different from my previous school (Margaret Manson) because St. Thomas is much bigger! This year, I will even be helping out so I will get to see everyone experience all the cool and fun activities. I would tell them all that St. Thomas is a great school academically and also socially. There are so many different clubs to join and one of them will suit that persons personality perfect. Mini day is a day I'll remember for a long time and it's your first real time in high school. You'll get to see everyone who will be with you throughout your five (5) years.
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Some advice I have for the grade 6 students would be that if you're coming with one or more of your friends try and not spend all your time with them and try and meet new people and make new friends so that when you do come in September you will already know some new people and it will be easier to make new friends
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That is such good advice. I wished I knew that on the first day of school:)Great blog!!
DeleteI remember my mini day like it was just yesterday. I think it was a good idea that the grade six students could get a feeling of what high school is about. I think some good advice would be to just be yourself. This way you can find people who have the same interests as you. Also it would be good to talk to new people and see what everyone is like. Then when you start school in September you can maybe become good friends with some of the people you met earlier.
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That is so true Erin! Being yourself will help extremely in making friends since they might have the same interest as you! Awesome blog!
Delete~ Emily Keophila
My mini day last year went quite well actually! It was really enjoyable since I made a friend! It was like we instantly clicked! Even one of the teachers there thought that we went to the same school! I felt like we had known each other since forever. My friend and I were in the ‘Wicked Witch of the West’ group. We started off to get to know everyone with a few icebreaker games. Then we went to classes, it was cool to know that I had at least one person I knew from a different school. I would say that they shouldn’t be nervous, there are plenty of new people they will meet. Since there are a lot of people in high school, they will surely make friends. In my opinion, one of the most important things to know about for high school, is to not be timid and that you should branch out!
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ReplyDeleteI remember Mini day. It was really scary in the beginning. I loved the theme from last year it was evil villains and their motto was: “Together we can rule the world!”. In the beginning I was very nervous because only 6 people from my elementary came and we were all separated when we were put in groups so I thought it going to be awful; but it wasn’t. The thing I would tell them about St.Thomas is that we have no big bullies at our school or big, scary mean looking seniors. I will tell them we have great funny and different teachers. I will tell them mostly about all our extra curriculum activities we have like Terry Fox walk, Carnival week, pyjama day…...I found this was the best part in |St Thomas so I would tell them this.
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Yeah! That is true, we have amazing activities!
DeleteI remember mini day so well. It was a memory I would never forget! As you can see, I enjoyed it very much! It was a little sad because all we did was work and not go outside and party like I expected. However, those regrets have been changed because I now know how high school is and I can assure grade 6 students that it does not matter about how your mini day went, it is about how you made it the best no matter how bad it was by itself (that was a really complicated quote). I remember when high schools would come over to our elementary school and they would try and relieve our stress. Once, a teacher by herself came to present something about high school, and I remember sitting at the back of the class bombarding her with questions. I feel like nothing ever changed from elementary to high school! High school seems like a super tough place where you have to be as smart and as cool as possible to fit in. My advice to grade 6 students is to not try and be popular or to be cool in high school! You do not need to be popular in this world! All you need is to be yourself and you will be fine! I have never in my whole entire life been popular and I feel fine with that. I have friends and I rather have one friend who knows who I am, and with whom I can be myself and they will still never let me go, than eighty friends who I have to be fake around just so that they won't leave me! I encourage the students to find that friend. I advise the future grade sevens to try and not hurt anyone's feelings because politeness is key. High school is a huge place and people will remember. However, you do not want to be known or remembered as the rude kid who always hurts people's feelings. I know sometimes it can be hard, but just smile and wave! Try not to overdo anything and keep everything at a regular pace. You do not have to be the super sporty person who understands University math and has fifty Ferraris at home. Just be a normal kid who is polite. To have a friend you need to be one. Talk to people as if you have known them forever! Some serious advice is: do not get into problems, be as good as possible if you ever get Mr.Alali as a teacher. If you do not know, he is the most feared teacher in this whole school! I believe that that man has some good in him too and if you do your job properly, he will do his job properly without anything extra needed. Organize your locker so that you know where everything is and you can put in and take out those items. Five minutes may seem like a small amount of time, however once you know your way around the school, it will feel like too long of a time period. However, five minutes could fly so easily. I suggest being ready for anything. If you are late on your first day, do not worry because, the teachers will be as nice to you as possible and they will not mind if you are late on the first day. However, after that, you have to find ways to get to your class on time. IB is not hard at all! It is the basic thing we learn in elementary just expanded upon. IB means you are expected more of! However, IB and regular learn the same things. So don't worry about it! I think that if you do your work properly, and make the best of opportunities, you can make high school a success.
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DeleteVanessa Gentile
ReplyDeleteMini-Day was so much fun. I was kind of nervous because only two people from my elementary school came to St-Thomas and we separated in different groups. But, I started talking to other people in my group and made some new friends. We got to learn about each other since our group leaders wanted us to talk about ourselves for a little bit. I remember when we had an pizza lunch in the cafeteria. It was awesome. I don't really remember anything else we did on that day. We just came to see what St-Thomas is all about, SCHOOL SPIRIT!
Good blog!
DeleteI would tell them they would love it here there are fantastic teachers. When I went to mini-day I had lot of fun. I would tell them to stay calm and just have fun don't worry just have fun and get to know the teachers. I had a blast at mini-day it was so much fun. High school is really different than elementary but it is better you get more freedom than when you were in elementary school. mini-day was a first look at high school for all the grade 6 students. It also lets students from different schools or school boards communicate. mini-day is also a place to make friends very easily.
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I don't really remember my mini day so well but my advice would be if you want to be a person with many friends who is popular you have to really be that guy who isn't shy at all. Don't be a person that does work all the chances they get and especially this don't arrive at your first class at 7:30 because it only starts at 7:55 hint hint that is what I did the first day of school. Try to makes friends that are not people who goof off and get 20s. The first week of school you should make about 25 friends that you don't even know. Join as many extra curricular activities as you can and then you can find someone who has the same passion as you do. That is my advice to the grade sixers who will come to St. Thomas next .
ReplyDeleteMatt Colpron
On my mini day, I got a really good impression of the school. I learned how many sports there was how many activities there were and how good the caf cookies are. I had already known it was good according to my brother and friends. If I had to give advice , I would say the #1 thing is to stay organized, is the key to everything and success.
ReplyDeleteI remeber my mini day perfectly from last year because thats where I met most of best friends now. I don't remember being super nervous and It was actually really fun. The thing I liked the most about mini day is that people from my elementary came too and it made everything less scary. My number one advice to them would be not to be nervous because high school is not as bad as you think.
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