Switching Schools

Switching Schools by Janna Abdelaziz

A message to the Grade 8s coming to Hayden,

A picture of Grade 8 May Day.

Switching schools is difficult. Imagine leaving everything you know and going somewhere completely different. You have to adjust to the new surroundings. Maybe there would be new rules and most importantly, new friends. When you leave your old school, you are basically getting out of your comfort zone which it is always hard. First of all at your old school, you pretty much know everyone! Maybe some are friends but then there’s those people you just interacted with but when you switch schools, it is like you have to start over again from kindergarten especially if you spent a long time at your old school.

 The first day you may not even want to go to school because you don’’t have friends waiting for you there.  You might be scared that you might embarrass yourself somehow. Then you will have to adjust to your surroundings. This might seem silly but think about it-  everything in a new location and you may worry that you will get lost (A LOT!). You may even discover that when you are looking for the room number, you have already passed it- two or three times and you didn’t’ even notice! Yikes but there is nothing you can do about it.  You just have to walk around the school once more.

 But here’s my advice, stick with it! Don’t give up because one day it will get better. You will suddenly realize that you know some awesome new people.  You will make new friends! You will stop getting lost and you will have a good time in your new school. The most important thing is to approach your change with a positive attitude and be open to new things because you may not even know what is the best thing for you and who knows- it might even be in this school, who knows?

Get ready to ride!

Student Council is once again bringing you one of the most anticipated events that almost every Husky howls for: the most engaging, spirit filled event of the year. If you’re a new Husky even you have probably heard of the great “Inside Ride”.

For those of you who may not have had your Husky ears open, fear not, for I will explain what exactly the Inside Ride is. Inside Ride is basically a party with a purpose. You and a group of 5 friends join together and fundraise to improve and enlighten the world for families and children who have to deal with cancer. The party takes place right here in our very own Hayden gyms from 12:15 to 2.  Each member of your team rides a stationary bike for 10 min while all the other members cheer and support each other. There will be music to dance to and snacks to eat. Costumes are encouraged and awards will be given out.

Will your team get the Highest Mileage medal? Or the Best Team Costume medal? Or are you full of spirit, and planning to earn the Team Spirit medals? This is the time to let out your inner husky and have a fun time with your friends, teachers and the whole school community. Last year as a school we raised over $10,000 for families and children with cancer. This year our goal is $12,000 and we need your help to fulfill it.

If you’re ready to ride all you have to do is follow these 5 easy steps:

1. Get your team of 6 people together and elect a team captain. This person will be responsible for ensuring that all team members are signed up and have all their forms ready to go prior to event day.
2. Pick up a team package anytime between Tuesday, April 20th to Thursday April 22nd at lunch  in the for’em.
3. Register your team on hayden.theinsideride.com *This step is crucial and every member of your team must register online*
4. Fundraise at least $300 as a team ($50 per person) and drop off your team package on Tuesday, May 19th. Stay tuned for more information on the location.
5. Be prepared to have fun on event day with your team costumes and spirit. This is Hayden’s party with a purpose!

So now you know what Inside Ride is and what you need to do. So what are you waiting for? Get together with a group of friends and get ready to ride!