Reflections of semester 1 Active Learning Grade 8

During Active Learning this year I try every class to give my best.  I am always willing to be a part of a team and follow what the team leader says. I prepare myself by having my gym strip on and being on time for class.  I am willing and usually excited to try all activities. 

My best days are when we are doing activities that I enjoy, like, badminton and being in the weight room.  Days I struggle with are when I don`t feel 100% and have low energy.  I know this is because I may have been out at Youth group the night before or up a little later than I should have been.  My disability is a challenge but it does not stop me from trying hard and participating in all activities in whatever way that I can.

I feel that I contribute to the overall success of the class because I try to come with a positive attitude everyday.  I know from my life that anything is possible if you try hard.  I try to be positive and strong but I know that I can complain sometimes.  I am glad that Mr. Neufeld keeps pushing me while smiling at me!  :)

I love the other students in the class and I have some fiends in the class as well.  I find that we chat and really care about each other by offering encouraging words to each other.

Fitness days were challenging the first few times and I admit I didn`t like it but now I like being able to push myself.  I can see myself getting better at basic fitness like running.  I really enjoy stations because we get to do different things and not the same thing for 40 minutes straight.  I have fitness goals of getting stronger and fitter.  I would like to improve my cardio.

Leadership is setting a good example by trying your hardest and pushing others in a  positive way to do their best.  I feel the best leaders in our class are Rashmital and many other Grade 9s. I find that they push you and don`t want you to fail. 

  I am most proud of the fact that I can do activities this year that I could not do before like the hill run and the circuits.