Review of Grade 8
Hey and welcome back to 'diaryofanoverthinker' since grade 8 is finally over and the lovey holiday I've been waiting for has started I decided to give my whole grade 8 a review. This will include things I've learnt, thing I'm grateful for, funny things that have happened and so much more. So sit back relax and enjoy!
What I've Learnt
This year in grade 8, I’ve learned a lot, especially when it comes to social and life lessons. One of the biggest things for me has been the importance of having a variety of friends. In grade 8, you end up losing some old friends and gaining new ones, and while this doesn’t happen to everyone, its better to be safe than sorry. Even if you don’t lose friends, having a diverse group of friends can make everything better.
Having a variety of friends makes everything more enjoyable and easier in two key ways. First, when you're friends with a lot of people in your class, group projects become way less stressful. You don't have to worry about not knowing or not liking your group members. Plus, school events are a lot more fun when you have different people to hang out with. Even if your main group isn’t around, you can still enjoy the event with others. Over time, this helps you create more memories and experience more of what high school has to offer.
Having friends in different grades is also incredibly helpful. You get to experience a wider range of things and make even more amazing memories. Friends in higher grades can offer advice and help you with a lot of things, whether it’s school-related or not, because they’ve been through more and have a lot of valuable experience. It just makes everything more fun when everyone knows and gets along with each other.
And then there are the younger friends. I don’t have a lot of them, but the few I do have make school more fun and entertaining. They often invite me into games and activities I wouldn't normally play, but I end up enjoying them when I’m with them.A great example of this is one grade 3 boy who's friends with most of the high school learners and has an on going game of tag with every single one of them. Honestly, younger friends are just a lot of fun to be around plus if you ever don't have colour pencils they become very helpful.
Another thing I've learned is not to worry about the whole "popularity" thing, because, let's be honest, it doesn't really exist anymore. Everyone knows everyone these days. Sure, up until like grade 6, there might have been a "popular clique," but honestly, that doesn't exist anymore. Pretending your group is still some exclusive "clique" just comes off as cringe and rude. Instead, just enjoy life and stop stressing over popularity, because it’s not a thing anymore.
On the topic of not caring, I've gotten really good at it. While school is mainly for learning, having fun with your friends or classmates is also a huge part of the experience. Honestly, I’ve done a lot of funny things this year that I probably got judged for, but I was having a great time doing them, and I think that’s what matters more. Lately, everyone’s so focused on "aura points" and trying to be nonchalant, but the times when you do something “chalant” even if it risks losing your 'aura' , end up being the funniest moments you’ll remember forever.I mean I'm told I'm the least nonchalant person to exist and I genuinely think that's a compliment.
When it comes to drama and gossip in high school, there's a lot of it, and a lot of it will involve the opposite gender. I’ve learned a few important things about this. Sure, we all enjoy spilling the tea on the latest drama with friends or couples, and I get the appeal, but one thing to remember is that when all you do is gossip, it becomes annoying and eventually, people start to dislike you. So, lesson one: gossip, but don’t overdo it.Second, never get involved in rumors, whether they're true or not. Whether it's about you, a stranger, or your friend, don’t get caught up in it. Trust me, I made that mistake once and regret it. Just stay out of it. Most of the time, it will pass in a week or two, and eventually, everyone will forget.
One of the key things I've learned is the importance of participation. I get that some of the things your school offers might seem boring or uninteresting, but honestly, I’ve never regretted getting involved. This year, I had the chance to experience so much more and learn from it. For example, I went to a sip and paint event that many people thought would be boring, but it was amazing. I also went on an excursion to a place I’d been to a million times, played soccer with my class at the end of most terms, and took part in debates and Olympiads , not one of those experiences disappointed me. I either learned something new or had an amazing time with my classmates. So, if you want to have fun and make the most of high school, just participate , no matter how boring it sounds. Trust me, it ends up being a lot more fun than you expect.
My Academic Review
I can’t give a full review yet since we’re still waiting on our Term 4 results, but overall, I think I've had a good academic year. My marks improved, and I participated in a lot of activities that I learned from. It’s been a solid year. I’m not the smartest in the grade, and I didn’t make it into the top 10 every term, but my average improved each term, and that’s a win in itself. Sure, making the top 10 is nice, but what really matters is improving yourself. The fact that I managed to do well without stressing or getting anxious was a huge win for me. Plus, I did really well in most of the Olympiads I participated in. So, overall, I can’t complain about my academic year in Grade 8.
Things I'm grateful for
In terms of school, I’m really grateful for so many things, and I genuinely feel like I should list them all.
My Friends – Honestly, I’ve made a lot of new friends and reconnected with old ones, and I’m grateful for both. The new friends are a definite win, they made school so much more bearable. Even though we all just met this year, I already care about them so much, and I’m thankful to have crossed paths with them. As for the old friends I lost touch with or distanced from, reconnecting with them has been so rewarding. I’m grateful for the second chance at friendship, which is even better than the first time around. And of course, I’ll always be thankful for the friends who have been by my side for years. You’ve never left, and I can’t imagine my life without you. (And if you’re reading this, please don’t judge me for how cheesy I’m being right now, lol)
The Amazing Teachers – Not every teacher I had was up to scratch, but the few amazing ones really made a difference. Their classes weren’t just about lessons and exams, they taught us valuable life lessons that I’ll remember forever. I’m incredibly grateful for the teachers who made this year so special.
The People I Don’t Talk To Anymore – I know what you're thinking: "How can you be grateful for people you don't talk to?" But I am. These people taught me a lot, both during our friendship and in the process of loosing them. They helped shape the person I am today, and the life lessons I gained from them will continue to impact me in the future.
Every Lesson I’ve Learned – All the lessons I’ve picked up this year, big and small, will definitely help me next year. I’m so grateful for the growth they’ve brought me.
My Parents –Lastly but certaintly not least my parents. Even though this is a school review, my parents are a huge part of it. Without them, I wouldn’t have a school to go to, and I definitely wouldn’t have made it through the year. I’m beyond grateful for them and even more grateful for their patience and support through it all(I know I can be a lot but you never give up on me). I love you guysss
Allah:haha I kinda tricked you guys I wasn't done because of course I have to thank my creator and thank Allah for blessing me with a school and another year of life and of course for helping me through it all.
All in all this has been a hectic year that was like an emotional rollercoaster but it was fun and educational and I will never forget the amazing year of 2024 when I completed my first year of high school !! Omg first year of high school is done guysss be proud of me I'm still alive !
Well I hope you enjoyed todays blog and as always feel free to contact me at adiaryofanoverthinker@gmail.com.
And with that the 2024 season comes to an end(sorry I had to lol)
until next time
byeee<3