Pathetic, unwanted, and weird. Those three words are how I describe myself in my 6th and 7th year. now that I’m older those words are no longer feared. these 3 words mean nothing when they now appear.

Weird, funny, and jumpy. In my 8th year, I had no idea what to do with myself. Sometimes thinking about that would make me grumpy. But then I found anime and that always relieves oneself

Now here I am at the end of the 9th year I have nothing to say but its been a good one So let me tell you something if it’s all still unclear This journey was good but now it is done

Maybe ill catch you around? If your flower is still stuck in the ground.

The Final Day As the sun sets in the warm summer, In a building, graduates yet another. And the brown-haired boy now stood self-reliant; The sky, like his conscious, would never feel so vibrant. Only yesterday, would he walk through the many hallways, Now he awaited unfamiliar gateways, The ones now open, that chanted with powerful voices; The brown-eyed-boy was left to his own devices. Confident and ambitious he stared, The brown-haired boy felt prepared. Reminiscing through the amber-violet sky, He hesitated his last goodbye, To the place, he once recognized as a home; The Hallways that he used to roam, That had helped him grow to A new future, one he could pursue. And as he left the building behind, As the sunset began to resign, Self-reliant, the brown-haired boy walked, Toward new beginnings, now unlocked.

Poem 1. I met friends at olg They were the ones to bring me glee They helped me through the year Never brought a tear I'm glad they chose me

Poem 2. I learned many things When the school bell rings I go to class With hopes to pass I feel like i'm tied to strings

Farewell The love and care in our lady of grace Gives us the knowledge to help everyone Students are focus to embrace others But their bright future has only begun

The important relationship we make Will let us see happiness in our lives Breaking friendships will be a big mistake If you apologize you’ll make it right

Teachers don’t just teach, they are changing lives Our choices guide where our lives are heading Teaches us how God created light Schools aren’t places we are forgetting

Thank you for everything, and have some faith Our Lady of Grace, farewell and stay safe

Our Lady Of Grace, only shows grace I love to hear the school bell ringIt makes me sadThat we have to leaveFarwell Our Lady Of Grace!

Friendships and Hardships

Friendships are like flowers, With the right care it can bloom and can last very long, It will grow up as tall as a tower. But if the friendship isn't strong, The Flower will die And it was beautiful while it lasted And you will surely cry But you have to look past it

Because the flower and friendship will fly high.

Together

We destroyed our happiness, our confidence, our self-esteem.Constantly comparing ourselves and thinking we all have tobe supreme.A hole in our heart that is just impossible to fill.Yet we chose to keep running uphill.

It is a long run-up ahead.Although, it’s not easy to pretend.Hating how we look outside.And realizing it's the same feeling inside.

Why be the same?Why focus on the fame?So please do not worry,because we are all together on this journey

It was a fun first year and last year Filled with and met many friendly and helpful students Also met caring and wonderful teachers that taught lessons Lessons that would help us become smarter Which gave us courage to start life with a kick starter

When we go to high school we remember the fun times And also remember the tips that help us The lessons that also make us a better person Which was all thanks to the teachers who went out to teach And gave us a better chance to give our goals a reach

The next task is highschool Which will give more obstacles But thanks to OLG, they will be less of a burden Since we will have our friends always with us We will never forget the times we had As every memory from OLG has sure to add

There once was a small group of friends They bickered and argued to no ends But no matter what They knew in their gut They’d stay together like flocks of hens

Learning to grow in knowledge and grace Will stay with us no matter the place All though our time here Was short and sincere We will never think to erase

There once was a school named OLG, Everyone there was full of glee, We all had some fun, Like And Then There Were None , We’re all gonna miss OLG.

OLG’s teams are by far the best, Coming here daily makes you feel blessed, It was the place for me, Filled me up with glee, OLG made me feel like a guest.

School is a bittersweet dream. School is just a distant memory. But,quite a lovely memory. A memory that can never be forgotten.

School is just like sour candy it starts off sour but eventually feels so sweet. School is a simulation, At times can feel unreal, It feels like virtual reality.

School is an alternate universe. School is a whirlwind of diversity. School is a perfect storm. School is a bittersweet dream.

Before I felt alone But OLG made me feel safe and at home It was where I found my friends And thanks to OLG hopefully that friendship won't end

I am thankful for all the teachers I had Not only did they teach me knowledge They taught me important virtues Which I will carry on forever

The time I had at my school was amazing All the good and bad memories make me who I am It makes me sad that my time has come to leave But I will never stop growing in knowledge and grace

During my time at Our Lady of Grace I have learned a lot by myself I have also learned a lot about the people around me But most importantly, I have had my fair share of life lessons

The life lessons I have been given have been important They were always hard to bear but it was the best thing for me These lessons built me into a person who can take on anything They also have strengthened me to be brave in anything

Life lessons are the best learning curves for anybody They may knock us down over and over again but we have to keep learning And even if they do keep happening and bringing us down What better way is there to live?

Grace is where you want to be

Our Lady of Grace is a home full of grace Come on in, no reason to be afraid And this is a place where you can embrace Our lady of grace is only here to aid

If you come to learn you’ll be successful Everyone is here to teach you in grit If you come to our school we are grateful Our Lady of Grace finish lines are a sprint

But don’t worry if you need to you can pace For we will stop and wait and run with you Because we are a school full of grace Because everyone we love and value

And just join and don’t be afraid just come For now Our Lady of Grace is your home

There once was a school, I found it cool. But, when I walked in I was a fool. All people wanted clout. It felt like a drought. I was as stubborn as a mule.

One day, I walked up to a friend. She told me she wants to make amends. I was proud of her. We left as it were. Now we don’t have any loose ends.

School is like a rollercoaster Sometimes it's hard Sometimes it’s easy But in the end you have fun

There were fun, laughable times along the way I was taught many life lessons I met new people And was taught new things

The last few years I stayed at this school I learned so many helpful tips I met new friends, and lost some too But in the end I was growing in knowledge and grace

Some days I felt okay but most days I just wanted to sail away. I felt myself fall apart and all I had was a broken heart.

Some days I felt sad and mad but I think you need to be to appreciate when you're happy.

I'm still growing and I'm still going. I'm still learning to be me so I guess that's what I've learned from OLG.

At my time in OLG I discovered another side of me Through all the troubles And all the laughs OLG truly filled the missing gaps Remembering when I fell and scraped my knee To all the teachers spilling tea From the first walk in the hallways To the last I’m glad OLG is apart of my past

I’ve dreaded the day when we need to leave Though I look forward to all those I meet You have all helped us grow, learn, and achieve So having to go is quite bittersweet

Believe it or not, we’ve got more to learn Some other knowledge that we’ll use later Just rest assured that we’ll always return And that this school could never be greater

As an era ends, I will miss you all And it’s not hard in the slightest to see That when we go to highschoolin the fall Our Lady of Grace is the place to be

So the curtain closes, try not to dwell It’s not goodbye forever, just farewell

My grade nine school year Was like a shooting star, It came and went Like a speeding car

Throughout the year I learned how kindness Can go a long way And even make someone shed a tear

School may be stressful sometimes But the friends you meet, May help you beat, Some stressful times

Welcome to Junior High Where not everything is as easy as pie Scary at first sight My body overwhelmed with fright

The next year is not so bad You just jot notes on your notepad Surviving long days and long hours It is almost like a superpower

Grade nine has a lot in store for you Learning new things that are being taught to you Don’t forget to submit And remember to always enjoy every bit

There once was a group of best friends Who would be together till the end They went through many lows But that made their bond grow And there friendship would never bend

We all Grow in Knowledge and Grace Through learning that nothing can replace We follow in the steps So we avoid missteps Always learning and always in grace

Lesson learned

There once was a little fat boy named Gabe At grade six, he looked like a grape He wanted to be fit - Grade six

More than he could admit But his belly was still a curved shape There once was a skinny boy named Gabe Who then was finally in shape All that work to get girls - Grade seven

Not one ounce of muscles He waited to fish till the next grade There once was a fit boy named Gabe Which he finally found a babe But couldn’t treat her right - Grade eight

Had more but still not bright Soul search, should’ve used aastrolabe There once was a matured guy named Gabe Who’s ego was in need of aid Found what he wanted though - Grade 9

Found what skill to grow Learned that his goals and interests change

“Never Stop”

We need to rest, but not to give up. Problem? Just get a nap. Strong people don’t give up, ‘Causethere’s a lot of reason to cheer up.

Stop? Just think why did you start, Never stop, ‘cause everything will fall apart. Seek for motivation, and inspiration To succeed for the better generation.

They were once in grade seven, Oh, how things seemed strange, From one classroom to another, It was not a big change.

They were once in grade eight, Anything was possible, Neither too old or too young, For the awaiting obstacle.

They’re in grade nine, A path that’s quite prickly, And now they finally realize, They’ve grown too quickly.

Life “Nothing gold can stay” a famous writing, It says how all good things will end someday. Grade nine ended but we are still thriving, It may be all done but life will convey.

The year was hard a lot of things happened, but it's the end and I made through it all. Some things were much harder to comprehend, but others were easier they were small.

Whether it was your year or it wasn’t, there are many to come one will be yours. Amazing memories I have a lot, you can get yours just go explore outdoors.

Life won't stop even if you want it too, doesn't matter if you're sick or you're blue.

That day has come being here, Not knowing where to go, But time to start a new year, They help me through the rooms to rooms.

And from that start, there was cheer, Cheer to be together everywhere, Now we work through hard times together, Throughout the times there was despair, But we repaired it with some friendships.

No matter how many holes there were, We will come together and go beyond Throughout the year we were like sisters.

In a team we all desire to win. We strive to be the greatest of all time, We all have days that we are like a bin. You will think twice before passing a dime.

I will never forget our brotherhood, when it’s heatedwe all find our game zone. No animosity we understood. We are teammates that never fought alone.

When it is hard we are never apart. When we do fight we laugh it all out, Why us brothers cannot be set apart. But the teammates with bad blood can get out.

That is why we are all part of the team, And we continue to follow our dream.

Our Lady Of Grace School a school filled with fantastic teachers and students OLG teaches many students life lessons Life lessons that shape us as we go into highschool

As we move on though this new chapter of our life These life lessons strengthen us as a whole Giving us the courage to step into highschool Although these life lessons where hard

I was able to overcome them and be a better person Life lessons are the best learning tool They help us with many difficulties we have We must try and never give up

One of these days Im hoping to wake up And feel like i’m beautiful Not to you, not to anyone but myself

People want a different version n of ourselves We should be the person we want to be Not the person others, the society want us to be Maybe that's one of the reasons why life is difficult

Sometimes people around you don’t consider you as a friend Not every friend you love is gonna stay Not every friend trust is gonna keep your secrets These people are an example of who to avoid being friends

Grade7: First day the Bird met a new flock, Got hard yet the Bird did not stop Sky flung by, the Bird found swell mates And this brought mellow feels to the Bird

Grade8: New year, new times, the Bird learns more Bird learns new tricks to fill holes Life gets older work gets harder But Bird finds new friends to tweet with

Grade9: Old life lost, yet Bird gets stronger Work gets more firm and unexciting Bird sees mates changed as days get short This is the farewell to Bird’s young life.

There once was a kid named Marco He knew this place was where he can grow He met multiple friends Those bonds had no ends Although it’s time to move and go

There once was a kid from O.L.G He learned a lot from this journey Now knows new things Like mongraal’s swing “shings” Had fun times, doesn’t regret any

There once was a trio of friends Most thought they would make the world end They may have seemed lazy But in fact were crazy This friendship could only extend

We learned to grow in knowledge and grace This helped us to set the right pace Our attitudes were strong And they would be for long All thanks to our lady of grace

The Final Year

I've walked down every hallway in this school, We've stood in the cold every fire drill, During science we sit on a tall stool While we're learning all about chlorophyll.

We’ve gone up and down every staircase here As we all move from class to class to class, It’s already June of our grade nine year, But I really wish it wasn’t our last.

We’ve all sat for lunch in the Griffins den And after studied in the library, But now we are already for grade ten, The teachers must be overwhelmed with glee.

Soon this crazy school year will be in the past, But I really wish it wasn’t our last.

I obtained knowledge, which made me encouraged. I grew in grace. It takes time but you’re not in a race.

I’ve made friends. Hopefully it doesn’t come to an end. We have a strong bond. It will always be above and beyond.

I’ve learned to forgive, But not to forget. The negatives will not affect me anymore Because it’s time to open a new door.

In my time at OLG I have grown I learned knowledge, grace, respect, and kindness It’ll help me leave the best place I’ve known I won’t forget as I leave in sadness

Being part of clubs and teams was the best I met new people and formed new friendships This will help as I continue my quest My friends will aid me in times of hardships

My faith with God has strengthened immensely I learned to trust that He knows what is well I now have faith in Him entirely He will guide me as I now say farewell

These life lessons that have been taught to me I will use them to live my life in glee

Peace Out

Though my time at OLG was cut short, I solemnly bid this school a farewell, It really helped prepare me for life’s court. I stumbled and tripped but I never fell. There were awesome teachers along the way, They were always a blast, and tons of fun. I think of them and remember to say, Thank you for never shooting us with a gun. School will always be something that is hard, But comes super easily to me. It’s not something that has left me scarred, And I hope high school brings some type of glee. I really hope everyone does not pout, But farewell my friends, I’m saying peace out.

As the school year comes to and end I learned that some times you just gotta full send I enjoyed ever moment I had

And I wish I could finish this year so bad I learned about Griffin GRIT And how it can lead me to make the right fit It helped become a better person each day And I thank my school And teachers each and every way I had ups and I had downs But relationships always saved me from frowns My friends were always there to cheer me up And they always looked out for me to keep my head-up

As Junior High comes to an end I learned to laugh and cry It was a fun while it lasted, but now it’s time to say goodbye We move on to bigger things and remember the past. I hope we make new memories that will forever last.

In this game of life your Family is the court And the ball is the heart of the team. No matter how good you are, No matter how down you get, Always leave Your heart On the court

The first year we faced discovery, With new friendships to seek, But we couldn’t help looking up, To the kids in the highest peak.

The second was the calm middle, Our time seemed to reach no end, So we looked down at our progress, And carried on with our friends.

The last year the road got steeper, The end was so close to achieve, And when we take our final steps, What we learnt here will never leave.

There one was a student named Jude Who decided to go to school nude He said to his class I’ll see you at mass But Ms. Yurchuk said that would be rude

The next day Jude saw Mr. Murray Again, he was still looking furry Jude told him to shave But he was told to behave And walk faster, you are in a hurry

After 4 years at OLG I’ve noticed and learned things around me, I’ve seen so many different things, So many things that I can’t unsee.

So many different sports teams, So many different experiences. I’ve learned so much, Yet I still experience.

It’s sad that it had to end this way That’s something I mean, But even if that’s the case My life has taken a different journey.

Faith I once did not understand what it meant. I did not know even the meaning or idea of it. I thought to myself this doesn't actually mean anything, it’s just Faith. How could this ever be something more than just Faith?

But, eventually something changed. I saw that even if you don’t believe in Jesus and the Lord, He will always be there. I learned that in hard times and good times, He will be there. Even when there's no hope, He will be there.

When family members pass and friends move on, Just know that they will always be by your side even when you don’t see it or believe it. Faith is a way of living. Faith is self-defined

We’ve all started from the very bottom; Working our way up to the very top. On our way, we got a lot of problems. But that didn’t stop us, no we did not drop.

When they pushed us, we would always push back. We would always get back up on our feet; Always managed to find strength and attack. At the end of it all, we’ll feel complete.

And now look at us, we are all grown up. Still, we’re on our way to the very top. To see ourselves, no we won’t be corrupt. We will make it to the top, we won’t stop.

As the years pass by, we’ll be there, alright. Hands touching the sky, eyes seeing the light.

Victoria’s Journey at OLG

As the first day of school came to a close, I realized how shy I felt all day. Grade six was the best as far as it goes. Then grade seven started to come my way. This junior high year seemed a little strange. My head started to build up with concerns. I learned how to be ready for a change, As grade seven took unexpected turns. Opportunities appeared in grade eight. I pulled off a play in my drama class While ignoring my own hurried heart rate. I just wanted the scary play to pass. As my grade nine year passed, I made new friends As of now, this is where my journey ends.

There once was a school that really ruled It was a place where kids got schooled We would go away For the time of day And to the teachers the students fooled

And along with the friends we made there We will take them everywhere We also had fun While being on the run And after school we smell the air

I’ve grown so much in Grace With a hardworking community, Always around loving people All here together we’re working in unity

Growing in knowledge The importance of the truth Not always acknowledged But still growing life a root

You’ve always had faith in me Never to trust, and never to keep Set my mind free For in not at the end of my peak

This won’t be my last goodbye Because all the memories will fly

Over time I made some new friends Over time I made some new memories Over time I got good at flag football Over time I made some memories on the volleyball team

Over time I made really good food in foods class Over time I learnt cool things in all my subjects Over time I got good at building things Over time I created some relationships with some teachers

Overtime I laughed I smiled I got frustrated Over time I grew Over time I grew from a boy to an adolescent Over time I grew at Our Lady of Grace

Quarantine is pretty boring. I miss when I was woken by a beep in the morning, When going outside wasn't all scary And doing my hobbies didn't leave me feeling weary.

I miss when everything was normal; When I got to go to school and act formal. I mean, I'm no nerd but I've got my limits And it was kinda fun to count down the minutes.

I miss my friends and the teachers Heck! even the people in the church like the preachers. I should've enjoyed the small things while they were there Like going outside, and breathing fresh air.

But now I've learned to live a little more in the moment Because tomorrow Is completely uncertain.

Taking to the Skies

Through open gates a shy gryphling arrived, The first stepping stone, sixth grade, yet to cross. Through challenges and achievements she thrived, As seventh grade approached, sixth swept across.

Gracefully, like the griffin she walked. Immersed in a heavy cloud of darkness. Various hopes and doors to be unlocked, Grade eight had rolled in speedily, regardless.

With support from a tight circle of friends, She concluded her eighth year happily. Her last year at junior high advanced, Ending shortly due to difficulty.

With a contented heart she bids goodbye, Ready and eager to take to the sky.

The last few years felt like forever, it was like a feather falling from high up. I’m glad that it’s finally over but I’m sad that it’s ending. Sometimes I wonder about the times we had, The times you and me had… And to all my friends in junior high, I thank you for keeping up with a moron like me

My time at OLG was a blast The friends, the staff, the teams I never thought this time would come this fast But we move on to live our own dreams

As we all share our last goodbye We are encouraged to all be wise As we continue to grow Don’t forget your friends and foes

Playing games I ask myself things, am I good enough? Yes, as long as I always try my best Why is it always just so hard and tough, It just feels like an ongoing fat test

When I play it is a problem for me When I miss it's always hard to admit When I finally score it seems to be Finally, I shot through a hypocrite

So when I lose it feels like I just failed So when I win it just feels like I’m stuck So when I just give up the ship has sailed So it just has nothing to do with luck

We all have an aim, it's just a fun game But everyone can still win just the same

New days, new challenges arise like a seedling sprout up from below the ground. Challenges that need to be overcome rather than be run away from. Teaching me to be strong and confident with who I am so I will not be drowned. Making me believe in myself in all that I can become.

Friends, near or far will always stay hand in hand like a tethered artwork. So we do not fear to be alone, but help each other strive. Conquering life's greatest threats to learn that we are grand. Appreciating this lengthy journey of growing up one step at a time so we can feel the most alive.

Thankful for not just the lessons I have learned while sitting in class But for the lessons I have learned outside the classroom about who I am and what I deserve. Believing I am enough is the best gift God has blessed me with so I can break through the glass. Life is no easy walk in the park but a trail filled with obstacles I do not feel I have to swerve.

There once was a kid up late that nightwalked up the streets and slipped on black iceBruised up on the streetslight nowhere to seecame out tears from the little blue eyes

A bus pulled over just by midnightAs reflected was something on sightLayed welt to the groundAll Numb with no soundNext time your out you should improvise

Memories

School seemed to be an endless routine,Waking up every day just to do the same thing on repeat.Working hard all the time with just a few breaks in between,The whole thing was just bittersweet.

It was tiring, but at the same time, fun.So many memories were created with the people I’ve come to adore.It was crazy how school seemed to be two things in one.I wish I could go back and appreciate those times a little more.

We still had so many more things left to do,Sports, grad, and our retreat.But I’m still glad for the things we did go through,Even if our school year wasn’t complete.

A young girl who works hard, always listensSuccess is for one who pays attentionShe never loses faith: her life lessonShe shows not only love, but affection.

A young girl who is wise, knows her true friendsFor true friends who stay are the ones that glowThey are like stars; they are there till the endThrough ups and downs, together they will grow

A young girl also makes wise decisionsDecisions that can impact her futureHer mind is not on the televisionFrom junior high, she becomes a senior

I am this young girl learning from mistakesI will keep working hard, taking no breaks

It’s time to say goodbye to junior highThe last three years prepared us for this time

So we are ready even though we’ll sighAnd our memories may fade overtime

There was some drama but it wasn't that badSchool made us stressed but now that’s in the past

Although we may not get our grade nine gradI think we can all say this year was a blast

We had so much fun and will not forgetThe most important parts like our good friends

Don't let any of it become a regretThis is the way God has planned it to end

Its time to leave now so i say goodbyeWe will miss you so very much junior high

This is Farewell

Looking back to the time when we first met. I was a nervous wreck – new school, new friends. All along the way, were

people I met Teachers, and staff that helped me ‘till the end

. Throughout my years in Our Lady of Grace, I learned a large amount of lessons here. Lessons that will help me ‘till the end

of the race. With help from family, teachers, and peers.

As the ninth year of school comes to an end, Let us all take this time to remember. The memories, the tears and laughter.

Friend. And the obstacles conquered together.

Time for a new adventure, Break that shell. This is a New Beginning. This is Farewell.

It is my final year at O.L.GMany great friends were made along the way

Each with unique personalitiesHope we remain friends as we move away

We have finally made it to the endWe have finished the long and tiring race

All through the year it has been full send aheadWouldn't have come this far without helpful advice

I have had fun during these last 2 yearsSome of them a little mischievous

Some of them having fun without any fearMost teachers think “ they're just ridiculous!”

Thank you teachers for 2 years that were a blastI will make sure to say hi as we pass

There was once a boy who went here At first I thought that I would fear But as the years went by I feared our goodbye But

our time would soon disappear

I once knew a kid named Logan A wall never known to open and as we said goodbye I began to cry But he stood as strong

as a shogun

And even in the toughest time There is always a ladder to climb But many are to blind to see The calling opportunity

Glasses are the obvious that gives you sight However, waiting out there is a better knight. They help you see the good in

everything And make all sing

Though they are not easy to find, Because it’s reading books blind It’s worth the quest As many were impressed.

We all find them at our own pace, Sometimes as they are misplaced But in the end we realize in the venture Self love is

the greatest treasure.