Rundle Reflections from the class of 2017 From extra help and accommodations to caring teachers, nothing falls short of going that extra mile to assist students in overcoming their personal challenges. For instance, back in my high school years, some of the greatest moments of confidence I gained was when I took part in extracurricular sports. Whenever I scored a goal in soccer, made a successful play in basketball, or finished a run in cross country, I found a sense of pride and accomplishment. These feelings of joy were only increased when I was met with nothing but total support from my school coach or friends. I was able to find this same sense of accomplishment and achievability in my math classes, as I had constant help and assistance from the teacher. In addition to this, I found myself able to open up and make friends during Rundle’s orientation camps. These camps served as the perfect icebreaker, taking students backpacking, horseback riding, and even on an overnight grade eleven canoeing trip. Of course, these camps didn’t go without their laughable moments. Sure, that canoeing trip was a solid ten out of ten, but the number of times the students fell out of their boats was higher than that. It was hilarious.
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hen I first came to Rundle Academy in grade four, I knew it as the school with small class sizes that held the tools to deal with my learning differences. However, over the years, I have come to recognize it as something which has made a great impact on my life and left me with the skills I need to succeed in my future. Before Rundle, I was a shy little girl who suffered from general anxiety and difficulty with managing mathematics. I had trouble opening up to others, and often struggled when it came to my education. Nowadays, I find myself to be confident, and a strong advocate for my needs when it comes to everyday challenges. In the end, I owe this change to Rundle and the experiences it has given to me during my nine years as a student.
Overall, I am thrilled to be graduating with the Class of 2017, alongside my closest friends. My future at the University of Victoria looks to be promising and full of opportunities. I will take what I have learned and use it to my advantage when dealing with my learning differences. The time I had and experiences I have gained here, both good and bad, have all helped me become who I am today. The little community Rundle created for me was a kind one, which looked to make sure a student met their greatest potential in not only education but in many other areas as well. Rundle Academy will be hard to forget and will be missed. I look forward to visiting in the future! Georgia N. 2017
Congratulations to the Class of 2017 and welcome to the Rundle College Alumni Association. We look forward to watching you as you ascend to new heights! 36
Summer 2017 | Ascent Magazine
