Tag: Reflection

  • In this scene, I imagined Clover standing beneath the lantern, realizing how the dream of equality has faded. This piece is my reflection on that moment. Clover stood under the barn’s dim lantern, her breath rising in soft clouds. The wind slipped through the cracks in the wood, and the faint smell of hay mixed…

  • I wrote this summary of Animal Farm by George Orwell after completing the book. It offers a concise overview of the story and its main ideas. If this summary interests you, I encourage you to read the full novel — it’s a powerful story about truth, power, and freedom. George Orwell’s Animal Farm takes place on Manor…

  • New York Times posted a Student Opinion on October 09, 2025: What Business Would You Want to Start? If I could start my own business, I would create something called FlavAir — a product that lets people breathe in flavor and scent like a vape, but without any nicotine, chemicals, or harm. The idea is…

  • On October 4, our school hosted a writers workshop that brought together students, alumni, and parents for a cozy and inspiring morning all about storytelling. Because of my busy schedule, I attended the opening keynote session and one of my favorite workshops. The opening keynote speaker was Anne Michaels, the Poet Laureate of Toronto and author…

  • The Terry Fox Run at Sterling Hall was a school thing for my little brother. We were running for Morrison House because that’s his team, and our family contributed 20 points in total. But my dad accidentally pulled me through the McClintock gate, so 2 points went to McClintock. They ended up winning, so I…

  • The New York Times posted a current event conversation: “A Day in the LIfe of a Teenager” on Oct. 02, 2025. Since I can’t post there yet, I’m sharing my reflection here — about what my life will be as a teenager. The New York Times article “A Day in the Life of a Teenager”…

  • The New York Times posted a Student Opinion question: “Do You Enjoy Small Talk?” on Oct. 02, 2025. Since I can’t post there yet, I’m sharing my reflection here — about what small talk means to me. When people hear the phrase “small talk,” they sometimes roll their eyes and think it is a waste…

  • The New York Times Student Opinion “What is your time personality?” explains how people relate to time in very different ways. Some see time as strict and structured, while others treat it as flexible and flowing. Thinking about this made me reflect on my own habits, and I realized I do not fit the “perfectly…