Focus Week and DP Potluck
For many students at Concordian, the words ‘Focus Week’ do not ring a bell. But mutter these words to any Grade 12 student and best believe, teeth clatter and knees shiver. Well, not quite. As the name suggests, it is a week we focus on written assessments such as the Extended or Theory of Knowledge essay. This year, it happened between November 11th-15th, 2024.
While fraught with no shortage of sweat and misery, in the communal spirit of Concordian, there is also much laughter. Take out your anger by taking out your friends in a heated battle of dodgeball. Unleash your artistry through clay sculpting. Take Jasmine’s state-of-the-art Mr. Gowri piece for example. So lifelike, it brings a tear to the eye, particularly the math students. I wonder why. Scream your heart out at karaoke. Play a passionate game of cards. Get the Masterchef experience in Ms. Pam’s cooking class. But please, if you choose to make mushroom soup, don’t forget the mushrooms!
And of course, the Grade 12 experience wouldn’t be complete without college applications, interviews, physics experiments, biology labs, cramming paintings, business IA rewrites, and much more. A special thanks to all that made this week possible, and for all the students who took it on with optimism.
Focus Week has been an avalanche of important experiences. In a while, many of us will be, for the first time, looking back rather than forward to our days in high school. For those entering and in need of some advice, even between snot, sniffle, and tears, live it well.
