Torch - Spring/Summer 2020

Students Speak

We asked students: ‘When you think of the future, what are you most hopeful about?’ Here are their answers:

“ When I grow up, I hope to be a scientist and I want to have a planet named after me. ” —Serena Yang, Grade 1

“ I am hopeful that people don’t use as much plastic in the future, so it doesn’t end up in our oceans. I think in the past our oceans were cleaner. I hope they can be once again. I want to see animals within the ocean have a clean place to live. ” —Bella Da Rosa, Grade 3

“ I am most hopeful about being an inspiring leader to others. I want to give confidence to others, so that they are not afraid to try new things. I also want to help others achieve goals that might seem too difficult. ” —Zoha Imran, Grade 4

“ When I think of the future, I am hopeful for a green planet and an environment with safe and thriving individuals and communities. Last, but not least, I am hopeful for equal rights for women. ”

“ I am excited for the future. There isn’t one specific thing I feel eager about, but I feel a sense of confidence going into the future, because I have the tools to make decisions in the moment and simply go with the flow. ” —Olivia Kellner, Grade 7

—Marilena McConnell, Grade 5

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