Downsview Secondary School
Student of the Week
September 30, 2024

Mehmet K. 

Downsview, for the week of September 30th, your Student of the Week is Mehmet K.
Mehmet is in the twelfth grade at Downsview.

If you think you don’t know Mehmet, think again. You’ve likely bumped fists as you’ve passed in the hall, or your day has been brightened by a friendly greeting from him. Mehmet as a person who leads with his heart. Let’s hear more about him. 

Educational Assistants Susie and Stacey have these words: “Mehmet warms our hearts. Working and learning alongside Mehmet is inspirational. He inspires and energizes his classmates, and he is dedicated to learning - both to his own learning and the learning of his peers. Mehmet has empathy; he really connects with people, and the connections he creates are bright and positive. On Friday, Mehmet was overjoyed to walk for Terry Fox alongside Silvana and other friends. The staff and students in room 132 are so grateful to work with Mehment every day.”

Ms Mirkhond-Chegini adds that “Mehmet is always on task, helping others and looking for learning opportunities. He is kind and empathy drives him.”

And, our Child and Youth Counsellor, Ms Silvana, says: “Mehmet, I’m so thrilled you are getting recognized as Student of the Week. Mehmet has been a source of warmth and happiness to students and staff.  You will often find Mehmet saying hi to all with a big smile.  Other times you may see him with his Ipad playing music.  Wherever Mehmet goes he spreads moments of joy.  Mehmet, thank you for being you and for always trying to uplift our spirits.

During Covid with all the uncertainty Mehmet was pivotal in helping make my days and moments happier and truly providing mindfulness moments of pure joy, peace and care.
Mehmet, You are a special person to all of us at DSS and we are sooo lucky to have you in our school community. Continue to spread your kindness, joy, and peace.”

We all have power. We have power simply in the way we walk through this world, along our streets and through our hallways. We can choose to keep our heads up, to see others, to make connections and to weave joy into our interactions. Mehmet you make this choice every day, and we at Downsview are better for this. Congratulations, Mehmet on this, your second win as Student of the Week.