#26 An idol Video or act

I think a good idea for idols is having a skit of like students as teachers. This skit could be a video or act but I think it would be funny if we dress up like a teacher in the school and create an act. I think it would need to be done infront of a teacher first and see if it's appropriate. If we did this we would need to make sure it wouldn't hurt anyones feelings or like be rude or disrespectful. Maybe getting the teachers permission who we would be acting as and then they would know and it will be good.

#25 Idea for festive fun

My idea for festive fun would be to have a snowball fight intramural thing just for a day. It would be an intramural thing and people can make there own teams and it would be a lot of fun. Or make it like dodgeball or everyman for themselves and have a mad snowball fight outside and if you get hit your out. I think a lot of people would sign up if it was just for a day. Might not be approved but I think it would generally be a good idea.

#21 Harassment articles

Harassment is whatever makes you uncomfortable. I beelieve that people make up these harassment lawsuits based on feeling unsafe or uncomfortable. There are actual definitions and proper wording for the term "Harassment" but our society seems confused about what it actually means. This confusion is lead to the fact that our society is a "sex based society" meaning that our tv shows, magazines, movies, songs etc. are all based on sex appeal. When people are surrounded by this type of advertising they will start to form their own mind around it. Thinking that staring at attractive males or females or hitting on people or even touching someone inappropriately. This is why people are confused by the actual definition of harassment. They see sex being advertised all over the place and don't understand what the difference is between that and what they are doing in real life.

We also hear around us all the time as people being the "victom"."Self-victimization is part of the problem"http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button/half-of-us-students-face-sexual-harassment-survey/article2228114/comments/ Ken in Paris. I think this statement is so true. The fact that people crave attention now because of media and feminist acts makes it seem like everything is wrong. When someone does a little look or says something, people take it as offensive because of the attention it creates. Don't get me wrong I am definitly against serious problems like sexual abuse and continous harassment(bullying), but when one guy or girl looks or says something that is kind of in a compliment form like attractive ness or something I don't think it's a big deal. I was reading the comments in the same article and they were talking about a 40year old man calling you attractive, now that would be reported but if a young bough 22year old called you attractive you would love the attention you get. Same thing but different person.

Harassment over the internet is common in highschools. For me I love facebook, twitter, and other social networking sites because I love to see the positivity from it. I use it for that reason to see what people are doing and to stay in touch with friends. It has the ability to take a turn for the worst when people start posting the negative stuff on facebook. Although a lot of negativity stuff goes on with that do I think that we should get rid of it? or think of an alternative? no. People need to realize the positivities that come from it. You will never get a non negative thing. There will always be something wrong with whatever your new idea is. No matter what people do it won't change. What people need to do is realize what positive things come from using it and how they could use it in a positive way.

#23 Joe Paterno Penn State scandal

I don't think anyone that knew about it or heard something about it should get any lead way by the court or by the school because of the football program. They should all deserve some kind of legal punishment for the kids and for people to learn a lesson.

I first of all think that Sandusky should get fired and sent to jail. I don't think he should get any special favours from anyone. What he did to those boys was wrong and shouldn't happen ever. Also the university superiors should get punished as well because Paterno did tell them what was going on and they did nothing about it.

I also think that the head coach of Penn State Joe Paterno should be in court as well because he could've done more. Especially if he is viewed as a heor and a role model. It should of ended nine years ago with him going to the police about what he had seen. It would of saved a lot of kids from being victims and would've been better to put a guilty man behind bars. He would've felt so much relief and would've been viewed as a bigger hero. I really don't care if he was king of the world, he should of done more with it once he saw that the university superiors weren't doing anything.

Yes he created a good program and yes he has a high reputation in the states but that doesn't give him the right to do whatever he wants. What I've learned from my athletics this year is that the ideal teams don't last forever, it changes. What Penn states football team needs to realize is that yes he created a winning team and he was apart of the team for a long time, but he had a good run. It is time for change and see what another coach can bring to the table. I am sorry but those people that want to keep him as coach and saying to "give him a break" they need to realize the bigger picture of what actually happened.

Overall everyone who was involved should be punished by the court because that whole situation was wrong and everyone should realize that. No matter what it wasn't right doesn't matter who they are and how they were involved. There should be no place for that anywhere or anytime.

#22 Thoughts on the Touchdown Story

I think it was a great idea to let that guy run for a touchdown. It was great to see both teams show that much sportsmanship for a player. For that boy it would've made his day to score a touchdown heck might of been a dream. I am also glad they did it during the game and not make some special event, exhibition game or maken it before or after the game. They had it during so it meant more.

#24 challenge day and challenge week

What I think of the whole week? I think it was great!! Challenge day was awesome and it was a great experience. I felt so close with the students and adults in that room and it made me open up. I also think that day changed how I look at things and how I look at my life and my future. It has opened my eyes to what actually goes on around the school and with other people. I can honestly say that I appreciate everyone in my life more now.

As for the week? I think the challenge week was good and the assembly was awesome. I think other students that weren't involved in that day kinda have an idea about what it was about. I feel bad for those students who didn't get to go, but they should appreciate and respect the selection process and the people that went and learned. I also think for the future we need to focus on anti-bullying ideas for IDCI and not try to compare it to challenge day. Yes it was a life changing experience but we can't recreate the day unless we hire them to come back and do it. Having our own school ideas or even re-creating or re modeling the ideas from the challenge day is what our school needs to look for in creating a anti bullying week or day.

Overall I think everything went well and it was a complete success even though issues did erupt from the day.

#18 Can schools stop teen suicide?

I believe it is possible for schools to stop teen suicide. For one thing if you read it in their writing or see it in class it should be reported no matter what. That should be the main concern of teachers. It said in the article that teen"s develop mental health issues related to their highschool experience and that teen suicide is the second highest cause of death by teens first is car accidents. I don't understand why this doesn't concern the teachers or the staff of highschools?

They said in the article that the teachers weren't trained well enough to see the signs. I think we should train them then! look at the statistics we see teen suicide is a problem in Canada and it is cause by highschools. Schools can fix this problem by making the teachers more aware of what students are going through or in order to be a teacher have the right personality and attitude in order to lift up a school not bring it down.

“We don’t want teachers to have to become diagnosticians,” agreed Van Buskirk, the Peel board’s chief social worker. “That’s not fair or appropriate for them. They have their plates full.”

Is that a serious statement? I don't think teachers would mind learning the trick of the trade in order to save kids lives. That is ridiculous. I am rattled for the first time ever.

#20 Challenge Week

I know you already know this idea but I am gonna remind you of it because I did come up with it and I have no other good ideas. My idea was to dress up on a certain day of character on tv or movie that gets bullied. We could get name tags so people could write down the names of the character they are trying to be. I just want to dress up as Blaine. That is all.

#19 Stair Climb

YEAH BUDDY! 8 years is pretty sweet and being apart of 5years of the 8 that is also pretty sweet. I am going to start this blog by saying howe proud I was to be apart of the IDCI stair climb this year. I remember being on the ice and looking up to the crowd and seeing my school cheer and yell. It has probably been the highlight of my year so far. well done IDCI. secondly I would like to say that we beat CASS twice in one day...no big deal. Thridly I would like to say is 8 years and counting....

How IDCI could make it better... I think more people, more money, and more spirit. In the beginning our leadership class was a little worried about participation. I think we could of made it a bigger thing by advertising and presenting it better or sooner. This way we get more peoples attention sooner which means more participants. I also think that most grade nines didn't really know about it, but when we came back and everyone was still pumped and representing the blue and white they started to see how much fun it was. You could tell that some of them were jealous. This got me thinking that maybe this is why we have so many people come. Next year they will remember what they saw this year and they will sign up.

United Way... could get better speakers so they can control IDCI. Yah I just said IDCI because lets face it we we aere most of the noise in that arena. But we couldn't hear anything. I don't think they should have anything to do with the competitive nature of things, I think the schools should bring that out.

#17 Steve Jobs commencement speech

What I will take from that speech is not to settle. Most of my life so far I have went with the flow so I wouldnt cause problems. I have done many things that I didn't want to do or things that didn't interest me, but for the sake of whoever wanted me to do it, I did it anyway. Don't settle on anything. That is what I am taking with me in my current stage of life. With jobs, school, relationships etc. It has become an important part of my life and saying that I want to live by. I don't want to settle for anything that is the right thing to do. I want to do what I want and what is important in my morals, values, and goals.

I also took from his speech to never give up. He didn't graduate from college, was fired from his job, has cancer and was still successful in his life. This to me is inspirational. I now know that nothing can bring me down or take me of my course to success but myself. Giving up is the only thing that will cause me to be unsuccessful. Looking at his life and comparing it to mine, I don't see myself having anything durastic happen like his did, but I can still use it for the little things like sports games, a career, or finishing university.

#15 leaders and leadership

I feel like the political leaders today judge the youth and expect them not to vote. They would rather try to motivate the older ages because they know they most of them to vote. For most people now a days they don't put forth the effort to know more about the political parties or leaders. It also works the other way where political leaders are putting forth the bare minimum of advertising to save money or because they think they dont care. I also think that the political leaders are afraid of what could come if the youth starts to care to vote. If youth do vote and know more about what is happening then there might a huge change in leaders for upcoming elections.

#16 what have I done

so far this year i haven't done a whole lot but i have gotten invloved in many ways. i am the captain of my highschool basketball team, i am involved in athletic council and eco warrior, and i have recently joined parliament just to give my opinion and ideas. i also plan to get more involved with walk for wade, challenge day, and various school fundraisers throughout the school. my plan is to make this year fun and help out as much as i can. (ps. the reason why lack of capitals is because i am blogging on my phone and dont know how to do it)

#13 the challenge day 100

Personally I think the challenge day "lineup" should be random. Picking random classrooms or doing a lottery with all of the names of students in the school is a good idea. I feel if we hand picked them it could create problems between who picked the kids and the kids who were choosen. This way we get and easy way to pick the hundred, a random group, and a way where the kids choosen can't blame anyone. I think Challenge Day should be held at the arena. If we want this day to go well the challenge day people said it needs to be isolated. If we do it at IDCI , it will never be isolated. There will always be that random Kid who tries to be cool and break the rules.(eg if we tape off the hallway by gym 1/2 you will have someone go through it anyways.)

#11 Comment on the Comments

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9:19 AM on September 28, 2011
So something happens / folks are overwhelmingly unhappy and the story ends at a charity.That does not undo what has been done. In this case she sang for a bad guy without knowing or caring. But the theme repeats . Giving to a charity does not automatically purify something.

This guy was right in saying that giving to a charity doesn't undo what she has done. But I feel people can change and make a difference even if they did have a bad past. For me Nelly did something wrong but is trying to change based on what she has done. Yes it's not automatically forgiven and yes people will still remember what she has done, but we can't we look at her differently because she wants to change? Can't we give her a chance to change?
I think what I am trying to get at is I hate when people hold grudges or judge people based on their past. LET IT GO! Nelly is now making the move forward in her life towards change now why can't we except it.

#8 A love letter to Canada

I think the letter was well written and very inpspirational. He did so much for the country and for the New Democratic party of Canada. I liked how he addressed the young people of Canada and basically said the future is yours. He said that he has been "inspired" by the young people of Canada and he wants us to inpire others. He wants the young to take charge in the future and make change. Personally for me, that part was the most important part of the letter. The young teens need to vote and be concerned about their future. As of right now they kind of take it for granted and really should want to be the change for Canada. I have a whole new respect for what Jack Layton did for the NDP party. He made it what it is today and this letter proves how much he really cared about this country. He is one of the best leaders to come to Canada and it was great to see his journey to get his party that far.

7b) Who exhibited true leadership/real heroic behaviour

The person that I chose that showed true Leadership and real heroic behaviour was Annabel Hancock. First of all, I would like to say that I have never seen a female athlete to do what she did or play like she plays. Annabel was supposed to be the best athlete and go to the WNBA before her injury to her acl. After tearing her acl twice, she came back after intense physio, a lot of determination, and perserverance. I can say that most athletes wouldn't even think about playing or putting forth the effort after tearing their acl twice, like Bel did. Most people thought she wouldnt be able to get her game back but those people thought wrong. When I played with her there wasn't one moment in practice or a game that she didnt show leadership or determination. Her game plan was to win and thats what she took with her everywhere she went. It was my pleasure to play with her and learn so much from her. She is my hero, my Idol and I hope one day I can be as determined awesome as she is. rock on.

#12 Heres Nelly's side of the story

I think that this letter or message she sent was very genuine and kind hearted. I feel that she actually has changed her views on life and wants to make that push to help people in need. I don't feel like the money was a charitable donation, yes it would help them get out of the situation they are in in Kenya, but I think it was more of a thank you to them for opening her eyes to what is actually going on. The money was a symbol of thanks for changing her life. It was also good of her to not comment on the comments people are saying about her. She just brought up what happened and what she actually did. I think people need to start seeing the good in other people. I feel like there is too much hating going around and people think that people can't change and they judge them. Quote from party rock anthem "Now stop, Hatin' is bad". nough said

#10 Nelly Furtado donates 1m$

I don't think their is anything wrong with what she has done. Personally she did her job to get the money in the first place. That is what she gets paid to do, it's not like she was doing anything illegal or something. Even though it was for a dictator who has caused a lot of problems, I still feel she didn't do anything wrong. As for giving the money to build schools in Kenya that is good too. I think she felt guilty towards having the money but it was still given to an organization where it could help a lot of people. It was her money to give and personally I don't think I would ever give all of it so good job Nelly.

#6 comments about field riot

I feel that the people that call it hazing are right but I also feel it is a good tradition that works for that school. Most of the comments say that it isnt hazing and that the grade nines like it. I would have to agree that yes it is a good way for grade nines to be introduced into highschool but I also feel that it could be put under the category of hazing. I also think that the people that just found out about this or that arent involved in it shouldnt really comment on how bad it is. They don't know what goes on so for them to say that it is hazing and bullying isn't right and is just creating issues that don't need to be brought up. I would say that yes it can be under the definition of hazing but really everyone enjoys it, it's tradition and it hasn't caused any problems that I know of so just let it happen.

#14 why do white people have black spots

I will remember how their definition of freedom is so different from ours. It is crazy to think about how they live and how they are treated and see that they think they are free. I believe we have freedom here but now it seems like I am taking my freedom for granted. How much they appreciate and like their life and what they have, compared to how much people don't like life here and how much we have. It doesn't make much sense to me.

#9 Poster

Wolf Pack for life yo!! We did the Aware poster for IDCI. I think it was a great idea for a poster and what IDCI is about. We are very much a charitable school that is aware of the importance of helping others in need. I also think it was a very unique idea that most people wouldnt think of doing. Our overall poster could've been made better. It wasnt necessarily pleasing to the eyes.

#5 Good Idea for IDCI

I think it is a good idea to have something fun and exciting for grade nines to introduce them to the ways of highschool. Instead of the boring assemblies and the boring introductions, give the grade nines a bad idea about what highschool is about. If we have this grade nine event where they get down and dirty and they feel accepted into the highschool, then maybe they would feel the need to join extra curricular activites or clubs because they are comfortable with the environment. Yep it's hazing but I feel that they sort of like the attention and feel like they belong.

#4 Pat T: A leader? a hero?

I believe Pat Tilman is a hero and a leader. He stood up for what he believed in and ended something that could of secured his life with added benefits. He was living the life most people dreamed about living. Doing something he loved and making a lot of money doing it. For him the army must have been important to drop his football career for.
He is a leader because he is seen as a role model. Someone who gives up the dream life for something he believes in. He believed that the terroist attacks were wrong and he felt it was right to find out who did it. He felt like he could do something more with his life then playing football.
He is seen as a hero because he is going to fight for his country and risk his life doing it. A nice guy going out to find someone who hurt a lot of people. He went and tried to make things right. Even though he died he will always be remembered for the heroism and leadership he shown on and off the field.

#3 ineffective habits

1-Jealousy
Jealousy causes a lot of problems anywhere. Wanting something or someone over another person or being angry at someone for living their own life can create a life waldo of regret. Regreting how you live your own life based on how others are living their life can create a negative attitude towards your own life and therefore make you unhappy.
2-Dishonesty
Being loyal and honest to anyone is important. It is important to tell the truth so you get the respect and loyalty back. This also has some boundaries too, being honest is good when it is something positive or helpful. Being honest to be rude is not a good way to show someone that you're honest, loyal, and respectable.

1-Selfishness
Thinking about yourself first is never a good way to live. Being selfish can lead to you being unhappy about how your living your life. It is important to maintain an attitude where others are more important then yourself and that way you could build relationships based on that. Although I do believe most people in this world are selfish I do think that there are little selfless type acts that people can do everyday.

4-Excuses
Excuses are basically lies that you tell in order to get out of something or out of trouble. They sometimes are reasons for not getting something done or not wanting to do something. Excuses are barriers which allow you not to move on and be successful at what your goal or mission is.
5-Over confidence
Over confidence can get you far in life, but it won't get you very far with your relationships. No one likes an over confident person who thinks they are a winner all the time. You will not get a good social or group or people will not like you if you think you are the best at everything.

#2 The leader within

I think anyone has the opportunity to be a great leader or show heroism. It all depends on the situation and what their life consists of. Depending on what type of person you are is what type of heroism or leadership you will show. I believe that everyone at one point in their life will step up and be a leader. It might not be the ideal leadership scenerio but it can be still classified as leadership. Their is a hero in everyone and when something happens that creates that hero type scenerio I believe anyone can step up.

#1 My definition of leadership

My definition of leadership consists of taking intiative for something you believe in. It is also about creating an environment where people feel comfortable and feel like they belong. Leadership isn't only about one person it could be a group or an organization as well. Anything that creates a positive change or makes an impact on someones life can be considered leadership.