Category: Grade 11

Spirit Assembly

For the Spirit Assembly on September 18th, I was a part of the Hype Crew. This role was to hype up the crowd and to gather energy from them. For the first part of the assembly my friends and I just stood in the crowd trying to hype people by dancing to the music.

There was some confusion about where each grade was supposed to sit so that took up some time. As the assembly started, we continued to hype people up by tossing candy out or by being energetic. For tug of war, I had to pick a few people to come down, but it was slightly chaotic because a bunch of people thought I chose them. I’d say the first part of the assembly was a bit hectic, but we managed.

For the second part of the assembly, it was more organized. We had people stand in the center of the bleachers to section off the two grades and there was better time management. For this event, I focused on communication with others, something I mentioned about achieving in my course goals. I understand that communication is an essential skill to have to make things go smoothly and effectively. Due to the spirit assembly being such a fast-paced event, communication was key, and I made sure to use this skill to ensure there was no more confusion. To summarize, this year’s spirit assembly was successful. 

 

Leadership 11 Course Goals

Learning Objectives: What specific skills or knowledge do you hope to acquire by the end of this course? Explain why these are important to you. 

In this leadership course, I hope to better myself in skills like communication, conflict resolution, and team management. I believe it is essential to understand how to effectively lead and take on a group, as it focuses on responsibilities in school activities. In addition, leadership is more than just organizing school activities, it would benefit me in the future. Being able to manage conflicts and to communicate clearly will help me build strong relationships with myself and coworkers.  

Application of Knowledge: How do you plan to apply what you learn in this course to real-world situations or future academic/career pursuits? Provide examples. 

I plan to apply what I learn in this course by adding the skills and strategies into both my current and future responsibilities. For example, in my part-time job, the leadership skills I learn can help me create a more collaborative and supportive environment, leading to a smoother and more enjoyable work experience. If there happens to be a problem, I can use conflict resolution skills to solve the situation and find a way that works for everyone, making a more productive workplace. 

Personal Growth: In what ways do you expect this course to contribute to your personal development? Consider aspects such as critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. 

Leadership will contribute to my personal development by boosting my critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Working with peers will also strengthen my teamwork abilities and teach me how to motivate others. These skills will be valuable in both academic and future settings. 

Challenges and Strategies: Identify potential challenges you might face in achieving your goals for this course. What strategies will you employ to overcome these challenges? 

Another challenge may be balancing leadership responsibilities with other commitments. To address this, I will employ time management strategies such as prioritizing tasks and creating clear schedules to ensure I meet all my goals effectively. One potential challenge may be having disagreements with others. To overcome this, I will focus on active listening and understanding everyone’s strengths and preferences, which will allow us to fix our conflict.