Words From Ward

Love is in the air! In this weeks episode, two of our senior couples will be answering questions on how they deal with certain situations in the relationship.

Have you ever struggled with taking chances and regret not taking it afterwards? Ever missed out a chance to talk to the possible love of your life? Ever wanted to join a club in school but you were just too scared to join? Well In this weeks episode Chantle, Gaby, and Aby talk about their experiences and ways we can encourage ourselves to not be afraid of taking chances.

Words from Ward is back! Starting this season off we have Francine, Erica, and Angelo talking about the beginning of their senior year; how they are feeling about being a senior, and overall reminiscing their past years in Mary Ward.

Humbug or Holiday cheer?  The holiday season is upon us, and who better to analyze its meaning but our very own Lanay and Esther! These two wise and weary students share some clever and humorous accounts of their experiences with Christmas, presents and presence.  So grab that hot cocoa, put on your ear buds and cozy on up to our Christmas episode.  

Merry Christmas, Wolverines, and Happy Holidays!

Ever wonder who's behind all the morning announcements, bbq's and spririt weeks?  A group of elected students known as SAC, Mary Ward's student council! Join us in this episode where SAC members - Pia, Selemun, and Francine - discuss the goals and challenges they face as student body representatives.  You'll hear what they have in store for Christmas, spirit week and other future events.  Thanks to Angelo and Erica for hosting this episode.

We hope you enjoy this week's episode.  

Music performed by Thushan Johnson. 

Growing up is not always what it's cracked up to be, and yet sometimes it can be pretty cool.  In this week's episode we look at the theme of growing pains and the challenges that come with growing up.  Join Mayumi, Mitzi and Selina as they discuss their experiences growing up as students and teenagers, and the transitions between childhood, adolescence, and the feeling of "needing" to grow up.   These three students talk about how they manage responsibilities, both in relation to their life and in their academics.

Join grade 11 OASIS leaders Francine, Mayumi and Soloman as they ask grade 9's about their experiences at Mary Ward so far.  

Music performed by Thushan Johnson.  

Welcome back to a new season of Words from Ward.  

In this first episode of the 2022-2023 school year, grade 11 students Lanay and Esther continue an important conversation about Faculty Diversity.  In this second part of the conversation they're joined in studio with principal Mr. Wetzel to discuss the intricacies connected with this necessary topic.

We hope you enjoy this week's episode.  

Music by Kaleb Mendiola.

In this final episode of the year, Emma and Chantel interview new teachers about their thoughts on self-directed learning model.  You'll hear from Ms. David, Mr. Gozun and a handful of other awesome teachers about their experiences with SDL, what they love about the program and what they would have done differently.  

We hope you enjoy this episode. 

Music performed by Thushan Johnson. 

On this episode grade ten students Lanay, Esther and Francine look at the important topic of faculty diversity and how crucial it is for students of colour to be represented by the teachers who teach them.  This courageous conversation uncovers students' experiences, feelings and frustrations along with an urgent call for change.  

We hope this episode encourages some insights around this very important topic.

Music performed by Thushan Johnson.