Downsview Secondary School
Student of the Week
February 24, 2025
Abigail H.
Downsview, for the week of February 24th, your Student of the Week is Abigail H.
Abby is in the tenth grade at Downsview; this is her second win.
Let’s get right to the praise for this admirable young woman, first, from Ms Khan: “We are thrilled to recognize Abby as our Student of the Week! Abby has consistently demonstrated outstanding dedication both in the classroom and beyond. Academically, she excels in all subjects, showing a true passion for learning. But her achievements don't stop there! Abby is always ready to lend a helping hand to classmates, making sure no one is left behind.
In addition to her academic success, Abby actively participates in several sports, showing incredible sportsmanship, teamwork, and perseverance on the field, which she demonstrated as team captain for senior volleyball. Above all, Abby brings positivity, kindness, and a great attitude to everything she does, inspiring those around her with her energy and good spirit.
Please join us in celebrating Ms Hall for her well-rounded excellence and all-around awesomeness! Keep shining, Abby, and keep setting such a fantastic example for us all!”
Mr Girdler has this to say: “I have had the pleasure of coaching Abby on both the girls basketball and indoor soccer teams. Abby was a committed member of both teams all while excelling academically. Abby has an abundance of leadership potential and will be an important member of the girls outdoor soccer team this spring. Congratulations Abby!”
Ms Silvana notes: “Abigail: always willing to help and support our school. What I appreciate most about Abigail are her natural leadership qualities and her ability to support different school-wide initiatives. Thank you especially for your support and leadership in our lunch service. You help us tremendously and when we know you are there, we appreciate it - we know it will run smoothly, as you will take initiative to ensure the food and snacks are stocked up and ready to serve, in addition to ensuring we serve students in a timely and organized fashion. Thanks for being you and making Downsview a great place to be. Congratulations on this well deserved recognition.”
Mr Lam adds: “I had the privilege to teach Abigail in Grade 10 mathematics class. Abigail is a conscientious student who always takes her work seriously and is motivated to achieve greatness. Abigail participates actively in class and works exceptionally well with her peers to learn about math concepts during class. Not only is Abigail achieving successfully academically, Abigail is also an exceptional athlete and participates actively in a wide variety of extra curricular activities. You have heard it, Abigail. Keep up the excellent work and continue to shine! Congratulations on winning Student of the Week!”
Ms Stephenson continues the praise with this: “Abigail is a hard-working and determined student. She succeeds in all that she does because of her strong work ethic and her determination. She is always ready and willing to learn. Abigail is always available to help and support her peers when needed. She is an excellent role model for those around her.”
And, from Mr henriques: “Abigail is truly one of a kind. Whether coaching or teaching Abigail, a truly determined person always came to the forefront. A positive and determined spirit, Abigail has shown all the qualities of a true leader. Abigail has truly left a mark on Downsview in just two short years.”
Hear this, from Mr Wallace: “Abigail is there. Everywhere. Athlete, Scholar, Leader. She has a look on her face when she's serious: She don't play. She understands that important things take effort and while others might feel judged if they don't put in the effort, that's not because of anything Abby does. She is a role model. Follow her example. Do the work. But that fierceness contains wisdom: we are stronger together. Abby's presence is an invitation to collaborate, to build together: ‘Let's do this.’ We will go so much further if we do.”
Abigail, it is no coincidence that certain adjectives were repeated in this tribute. Folks see in you determination, positive leadership, an investment in excellence. And for all this, we celebrate you, Abigail, as our Student of the Week.