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Students at Central Collegiate are getting back into their routines after the much-needed Christmas Break. On Thursday, January 16th the senior girl’s basketball team participated in a “Shoot for the Cure” game, where all proceeds went towards the purchase of a new mammogram machine for the Dr. F.H Wigmore hospital. Both senior teams also participated in a “Pack the Gym” night on Tuesday, January 21st, a regular event at Central that promotes school spirit.
CCI’s Outdoor Ed students recently got the unique opportunity of going snowshoeing in Cypress Hills, bearing through the cold temperatures for a memorable experience. Results are in from the Waterloo Math Contest that was held back in November, and Central students Ram Chawla and Myles Drew have been awarded for their exceptional standings.
Finals is just around the corner, and Central is participating in a Bell Let’s Talk day to promote mental health during this very stressful time. Students will be designing “mental health bubbles” to be hung across the halls, offering insightful tips, and reminding everyone that positive thinking can go a tremendous way in life.
While finals are a daunting time for any student, there are many methods that one can use to ease themselves during the following weeks:
- Cramming is far less effective than studying in smaller intervals. Having to memorize 20 history quotes in one night is no easy task, but practicing two quotes a day seems comparably manageable. Instead of cramming everything the night before, let yourself relax, and absorb the knowledge at a rate that is comfortable for you!
- Creating study groups can be a way to lessen the stress, all the while making time for friends. It is easy to become overwhelmed when you are studying alone, and that is why two, or maybe even three minds are better than one! If you’re struggling with a math concept, your friend may have just the right way to remember it. Voicing what you know can also help you recognize what you don’t know, lessoning the workload, and focusing your attention.
- Your sleeping schedule, nutrition, and hygiene are all important factors of your day-to-day life — why disregard them during finals? Studying can only go as far as your brain allows it, and every brain needs rest and refueling.
- Do not forget about your life outside of finals. It is natural to feel overwhelmed by your workload, but taking the time to look around you, and doing the simple things that you love can be enough to ease the pressure. Just make sure that your brain-breaks don’t overshadow your time management.
- While you may be tempted to panic once the paper is in front of you, always try to stay calm and collected. The more pressure you place on yourself, the more jumbled your thoughts become. That doesn’t always translate too well onto paper. Use the challenging questions as your greatest motivators.
By Morgan Kilgour
Central Collegiate student
