Royals- although apart we are in this together!
Try your best every day.
This is brand new to all of us! We are all trying to create a little bit of normal in our lives. Continuing your studies is a perfect way to bring some motivation, routine, purpose and connectedness to your day. Keep going- you will find that each day this will become not as overwhelming. Break things down into manageable chunks.
Connect with your teachers.
Ask questions. Reach out through email. Some of your classes may even send you an invitation to a TEAM class session. Remember that we are all in this together and we want everyone to feel connected. Do not hesitate to ask your questions.
If you need any other support, the Student Services team and Learning Resource team is still right here for you.
Set up a schedule or routine for yourself on school days.
As stated before, this is new to everyone. Keep going and soon you will find that this will feel routine too. Set up a schedule for yourself. Please keep in mind that your teachers will be following the regular hours of a school day so if you have decided alternate times for your own day, your teacher may not be available to answer your questions at that time. You may have to wait until the next day to receive a response. Please get in the habit of responding to messages that are sent to you. Get in the habit of checking your school email. Try to check the school website at least once per week for any updates. Make these check-ins a part of your daily startup routine. Don’t forget to schedule breaks and lunch too during your school day. Create a motivation for yourself. Maybe you will go out for a walk, watch Netflix, or be on your favourite social media spot after you have completed an assignment. Balance is very important in time management. Surprisingly, you likely had already formed some sort of routine in these past few weeks; please allow your school work to be another layer in your new normal.
Practice self- care.
All of these doctors know what they are talking about! There is a reason why every time that they promote physical distancing that they also promote exercise, diet and human connection.
Try to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day. If you can be outside- even better! It is incredible how many workouts, yoga sessions, running plans, training schedules etc. that are available online for free. Why not try something new? Invite a friend to join you.
Help with the cooking at home. Look up healthy recipes and make your own snacks. Again, you have an incredible “how to” resource at your fingertips. It can be so much fun and delicious too.
Connection. We hope you are connecting with your friends and family through text, email, FaceTime, etc. Be sure to reach out. Think of how you feel when you know someone is thinking about you. We need to remember that we are all in this together.
Try keeping a journal. You can keep your own historical record of this truly exceptional time. It could be something as simple as naming one thing for which you are grateful every day or noting changes around you on a daily basis. Writing, videoing or recording- any kind of tracking will help to ground you.
One day at a time, one step at a time. Stay patient, recognize why this is happening and the rest will follow. We will all support each other any way we can to get through.
We’ve got this, Royals!
Class of 2020
Please be watchful for links to local scholarships that will be posted here on the school website and on our social media links.
www.scholartree.ca is great place to look for scholarships. Look on the website of your post-secondary institution for scholarship opportunities too.
Do not forget to keep checking your OCAS or OUAC accounts. That is where you will click “I accept” for the program of your choice. Pay close attention to dates. Your midterm marks will be uploaded between April 23 and May 1st for the next round of acceptances. Remember that everyone, including colleges and universities, is going through this and adjustments may need to happen in order to keep things moving forward. Check your email regularly for messages from colleges and universities.
www.myblueprint.ca is a surprising resource. Check it out.
Please submit your “Graduate Declaration” via email to Miss Dolphin.
A link has been provided.
We are still planning for Commencement to happen in October. Please be thinking of whom you would like to name as your Valedictorian for the Class of 2020. A nomination link will be posted at a later date.