Every year Mr. Lopez and I get to work with amazing students who achieve great things. This year, we are proud to share one of these success stories with you.

We have watched this student grow from a quiet, reserved and shy person into a young woman who isn’t afraid to tackle challenges head on. Academically this student has achieved great personal success, consistently proving herself as adaptable, hard working and motivated. She has become a keen self-advocate, ensuring she gets what she needs in order to succeed. This student isn’t afraid to speak up and have her voice heard, particularly when she is passionate about an issue. Through her role in Gr. 7 as SCL rep and her involvement this year with several athletic teams, this student has gained self-confidence, which has ultimately found it’s way into the classroom. This student has also discovered that she possesses a keen wit and isn’t afraid to use it.

This student continues to achieve her personal best time and time again, then push herself beyond. Whether it is on the track, the soccer pitch, baseball diamond or lending her talents in the creation of podcasts and blogs that are heard and read around the world, this student always works to the best of her abilities.

No longer quiet and shy, this young woman has become the embodiment of determination and strength. Ladies and Gentlemen, we are very honoured to present the award for most improved student to DD.