Torch - 2021 Edition

Students Speak

We asked members of our Senior School community to answer this question: “When you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, what makes you feel better?” Here’s what they said:

“ When I am stressed, I like to listen to music, play with my dog and collect photos for my vision board. Doing these things makes me feel calm, allows me to focus and gives me time to spend on myself. ” —Aimee McCurdy-Franks, Grade 9

“ When I feel stressed, I like to take a step back and do something for my mind, body and soul. I like to read for my mind, play sports for my body and pray/meditate for my soul. This helps me feel better. ” —Noor Khan, Grade 9

“ The friendships I’ve made at Havergal are an integral part of my life, so when I’m feeling stressed or

“ Whenever I’m stressed or overwhelmed, I always turn to sports. Being surrounded by my best friends and playing the sport I love clears my head and puts my mind at ease. My worries vanish and I am my happiest self when I’m active with my teammates. ” —Mika Chang, Grade 12

overwhelmed, I often turn to my friends. Talking through the issue with them or simply playing a game really helps me put things into perspective. ” —Madison Wang, Grade 11

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