Hello, cubs! Welcome back to the juiciest segment of the day—your weekly gossip column, where we spill the hottest tea fresh from the hallways! And let me tell you folks, today’s scoop is all about the latest trend sweeping our school: suspensions. Yep, it seems like every other day, a new student is getting sent home. So, grab your popcorn because the drama is real.
First up, we have “The Disruptor”. This first former sensation has been racking up more suspensions than goals this football season. Word on the street is that they were caught pulling yet another scudding of class prank in the science lab. This time, it involved a questionable friend and some bikes. The final straw? Safe to say, the principal wasn’t amused—bye-bye, for the rest of the week!
And it doesn’t stop there! Rumor has it that the school’s latest trend involves getting suspended as a sort of twisted “rite of passage.” Students are reportedly daring each other to push their luck with teachers, with everything from refusing to hand in phones to wearing jewelry on the compound. Is this the new way to gain street cred in the hallways of the pridelands? If so, it seems like detention is about to become the new social hangout!
So, what’s the principal’s office doing about this constant chaos? Rumor has it they’re considering a new “three-strike policy,” where students might face stricter consequences after their third suspension. But will that stop the madness, or just add fuel to the fire? Only time will tell.
Until then cubs, keep your noses clean—or at least keep them out of trouble—if you don’t want to be the next headline in our suspension saga! That’s all for this week’s school gossip. Stay tuned, and remember, if you see something juicy, send it our way. Until next time, keep those rumors rolling, and stay out of the principal’s office!
As Graduation Day approaches, it’s easy to begin wondering “what’s next?”, “where do I go from here?” or “….???”. It’s easy to feel lost in a sea of faces, not really sure of where you’re going, so used to where you’ve been. It’s never too early to start planning for the what’s next. What steps do you think will form the path of your journey?
What do you want to do? Every road begins here. Deciding the path to take can seem frustrating and confusing especially when there are so many options available. Maybe choosing one thing won’t be the best thing for you. And there’s no limit on what you can be. Is it the thing that brings you joy, that you do really well, that has always interested you? Or is it something that’s more of a challenge and requires effort but you think might be worthwhile?
How do you make it happen? While it’s good to dream, it’s better to put in the work. The dreams you pursue by working hard have a better chance of becoming real than the ones that stay in your head and fade when you’re awake. So write it down, plot it out, visualise it, read about it. If long term goals overwhelm you, you can start small to achieve big. Remember, one one full basket.
Who or what will help you? A support system can be essential on the path of life. Failing feels worse when faced with disappointing others even more so than disappointing ourselves. Knowing that you have people who are you rooting for your success adds to the feeling that your dreams can make sense. And sometimes you will walk the path alone and that’s okay too. Truth is, your options aren’t few. For the student today interested in achieving their goals, there are more opportunities for higher learning and certification than ever before. Make use of them.
Make your plans. You’re already in the process of creating your future with every step you take now carrying you closer. Be less afraid of the “what if it doesn’t work out?” Be more afraid of the “what if I don’t even try?” You can do it. You’ll get there.
“Reading is an active, imaginative act; it takes work.” – Khaled Hosseini
Can you remember the last time that you held a book in your hand and read without it being school or work related? Hmm….
Technology has drastically changed the way that we read. The relationship between technology and reading has impacted reading habits since there are many devices and platforms that are easily accessible for readers (Technology.org, 2023).
Here are a few ways technology has changed reading:
Portable – We can access our favourite books on a tablet, smartphone or other reading platforms from anywhere. These devices tend to be smaller and lighter so it may be easier to carry around than a physical book. We can even play games, do online shopping and other activities without leaving home (Technology.org, 2023).
Interactive – Technology has provided a variety of ways to interact with the text. We can change settings such as font sizes and background colours to read better. Some platforms allow you to make notes, search a dictionary and engage you with other activities as you read (Technology.org, 2023).
Resourceful – There are many varieties of digital tools and resources to improve reading or other areas of learning. Individuals who are struggling with reading can be taught using reading programs. Additionally, there is access to numerous content from around that can be acquired to make learning enjoyable both in and out of the classroom.
Cost-friendly – Reading material can be downloaded for free (Thombson, 2022).
But should it be the only way to read?
There is still value in getting in some Page Time.
Books help to control the information being sought. Although it may be limited at times, it gives you the direct information needed. Whereas with a Google search, a wide array of information would be available but sometimes it is like trying “to find a needle in a haystack” (Schwartz, 2023). This can be time consuming.
With books, there are no distractions. There are no Ads popping up or social media notifications. Therefore, you are better able to concentrate on reading.
Engaging with books has proven to improve comprehension and help you remember what you are learning better. Research has shown that comprehension suffers when you read from a screen (Schwartz, 2023).
They are also portable. They also do require charging or access to the internet to function. Making them great for places with limited internet capability.
When one reads books first, they are better able to transfer these skills when reading from a screen (Korbey, 2023).
So cubs, what do you think?🤔 Do you prefer Screen Time or Page Time? What do you believe reading will be like in ten years? Will “it be necessary” for individuals to be able to read? 😁 Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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