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This I Believe
Grade 12s speak about life lessons
A receptive audience enjoyed insights and advice as Grade 12s presented This I Believe speeches on Thursday evening.
15 graduating students delivered speeches of their own creation to their peers, with topics ranging from 'Dad-bods' to 'Chocolate' to 'Respect.'
While some of the speakers were well-known to the audience, others discovered new territory, including Henrik O., who gave an unconventional, but hilarious presentation about aliens, the Illuminati and terrorist attacks.
This I believe is a public speaking and essay writing concept based on the popular 1950's radio show hosted by legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow.
The evening, hosted by Olivia S. and Lauren N., has become an annual culminating event for the grade 12s as they reflect on life prior to graduation.
We acknowledge with respect the Coast Salish Peoples on whose traditional lands and waterways we live, learn and play. We are grateful for the opportunity to share in this beautiful region, and we aspire to healthy and respectful relationships with those who have lived on and cared for these lands for millennia.
Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 13 –18 on Canada’s beautiful Pacific Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
