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ANALYSIS | The Psychology of Senioritis
Students have coined the term “Senioritis” to describe grade 12 students’ mindset as they finish their final year of high school. What is the science and psychology behind it?
OPINION | Is the “No Pain, No Gain” Mentality still Necessary in Today’s Schools?
Terms like “no pain, no gain” or “feel the burn” gained popularity during the ‘80s, with the rise of televised aerobic workouts. While on their own, they simply encourage you to work hard to see positive results, they also contain an underlying mindset — in order to get fit or achieve your exercise goals, you must undergo suffering.
Why Grade 8/9 Students Don’t Get Percentages
In the 2021-2022 school year, Grade 8 and 9 students have been assessed using a proficiency scale, and will be for the years to come.
BC Delays Students’ Return from Winter Break
BC Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside announced earlier today that most K-12 students across the province will be returning from Winter Break on January 10, a week later than scheduled.