Downsview Secondary School
Student of the Week
April 7, 2025
Terrence H.
Downsview, for the week of April 7th, your Student of the Week is Terrence H.
Terrence is in the tenth grade at Downsview.
Terrence has been an academic superstar since he started at Downsview. He’s achieved top marks in most, if not all of his classes. This is a person who strives for excellence. And now, we’re seeing him achieve excellence outside the classroom. Mr Syal and Mr Phillips applaud Terrence as a key team player on the Robotics Crew. They look forward to more years with Terrence learning about the Bot as a proud 5031 member. Hear this, from Mr Phillips: “I've not had the opportunity to teach Terrence, but got my first glimpse of him when he asked to volunteer with the Chem group for Tools of Possibility. He was a great addition, always willing to learn and help others. I've also had the opportunity to work with Terrence on Team 5031 The Full Metal Mustangs. He was one of our star scouts, analysing teams, staying up all hours of the night reviewing footage from match play and then compiling it all into a greatly organized database! I was blown away by how serious he took his job and how much he helped our team to choose teams for our alliance when we were team captains for the Centennial College tournament! Congratulations Terrence on student of the week! You truly deserve it!”
Let’s hear from other staff members about Terrence. First, from Ms Kimm: “Terrence may be quiet, but his leadership shines through his actions. He’s always on time, works hard, and brings positive energy to his music class. His talent speaks for itself, and he is always willing to help his classmates. Keep up the great work, Terrence!”
Ms Persaud says: “I was first introduced to Terrence last year in grade nine English. It was clear very early on that Terrence has a bright future ahead. I remember him as an exemplary student: kind, patient and taking initiative for his learning. He is also willing to help out his peers. Congratulations, Terrence! I look forward to all your future accomplishments!”
Hear this, from Ms McPherson: “I've seen Terrance wear a few hats this year, the first as a student athlete on the Boys Volleyball team, another as a scouting member of the Robotics team and the last, as a diligent math student. No matter which hat it is, the same is true, Terrance is a humble, well-rounded individual who consistently has a positive attitude and always puts his best foot forward. You are most deserving of recognition both for who you are and what you do. Congratulations!”
And, from Mr Soberano: "It has been a pleasure to have Terrence in not one, but two science classes; maybe a math class is in the cards, who knows...
Terrence, from the get-go in grade nine science, you have shown how strong a student you are. There were early glimpses of brilliance, with the amount of effort you've put into your work and in supporting your classmates time after time. I had a chance to see your artistic ability come to life, particularly in designing your very own electronics haven for a bedroom. This dedication to learning was definitely something.
This was carried forward in our grade ten science class, where you received the top mark in the class. Taking it up a notch, you took the lead in directing your group with dissecting the frog, and you had the creativity to display your knowledge and ‘expertise’ for your cancer culminating project. Honing your skills in the class, you were becoming comfortable as a learner and leaning into becoming a Downsview leader.
On the robotics side of things, you have been part of Team 5031's "secret agents" in the stands this year; scouting every single robotics match and pinpointing flaws in every team's robot, tracking possible alliances that would be beneficial to our play style. This attention to detail, much like what you have shown in class, was integral in creating alliances with other teams that would be a good fit at the tournaments. These have been pivotal in our matches, so I hope you carry this momentum onward for next season.
I know that you have much more to offer heading into these next few years, so keep up the amazing work. Congratulations!"
Terrence, you heard it here. Behind your achievements is a strength in character that makes us all better. Congratulations once again on earning the title: Student of the Week.