It's good to be you ... Give yourself a chance...

Another school year just started and you are wondering what it will be like. Chances are that you changed a lot in the summer and that you made some decisions about yourself: what you would like to do in the future, who you would like to be.

Our opening display is all about that. We have put some plants that are all different but work well together to give an impression of beauty and peacefulness. I don't have a green thumb so I had to ask people around me to lend me those plants. The giant cactus, Denzel Washington, belongs to Amanda and Gab. The beautiful leafy plants are from Wendy and the little maple sapling is from Jennifer. So, I am good with people but not with plants. High school is the same. We don't have all the qualities and might not be able to perform in every classes with the same results so, don't be shy and ask around to find someone to complement you. You're good in maths but are struggling in French? Find someone who is good in French and might need help in maths. That's the buddy system and it does work.

As for the books, come to the library and check them out. If you want to know why I selected these, it will give me great pleasure to tell you.

Just a hint ... the Craig Kielburger's book is a good example of how we can change the world by getting involved. No gesture is too small, it will make a difference. You can choose what you want to do, what you want to be.

Have a great year and don't forget that the Reading Challenge is still on for its 5th year! The binders are ready for your entries.