Downsview Secondary School
Student of the Week
May 5, 2025
Emilee M. & Kelsey M.
Downsview, for the week of May 5th, we are thrilled to honour two students as Students of the Week. They are Emilee M., of the ninth grade, and Kelsey M., also of the ninth grade.
Emilee and Kelsey are, if you weren’t aware, sisters, and twins. Make no mistake, though, these awards are like Emilee and Kelsey, separate and distinct. Both Kelsey and Emilee have earned this title on their own. Let’s hear more about these fine young women, from their nominators. First, from Ms Kimm: “Our musical simply couldn’t run without these two amazing girls working backstage. They always know exactly what to do, get things done diligently, and bring a strong sense of reliability to the team. Their hard work makes everything run smoothly behind the scenes!”
And, from Mr do Carmo: “Emilee is in my grade 9 Technology course. Her quiet demeanor almost makes her go unnoticed. But her work ethic and assignments speak for themselves. Her work is always on time or ahead of the due date and always excellent. She is obviously also a generous person. When tasked with the assignment to design and print a personalized key tag that would be 3D printed, she decided to make one to give away to someone else. Keep up the great work Emilee.”
Mr Acosta has this to say: “"Kelsey is someone who may seem quiet and reserved at first but is full of personality and merit the more you get to know them. Kelsey is someone who strives to do well in both her academics and the sports she plays. She is a lively individual who is well on her way to finding her place within our community of Downsview."
And, from Ms Piro: “I had both sisters in my grade nine math class. They are quiet and very gentle girls. They put lots of effort into their learning and are always focused on their work. Emilee proudly participated at the University of Waterloo math contest and always provides great written work. They work together and they support one another. They both had good results in math. It's lovely to have them in class because they bring a very positive attitude and calmness to the room. I wish them the best of luck in the higher grades and I told them: we will meet again.”
Mr Baker adds: “Both are consistently courteous, polite, and fully engaged in every lesson. Their respectful attitude and participation make a positive impact on the entire class.”
Hear this, from Mr Girdler: “I have had the pleasure of coaching Emilee and Kelsey in both indoor and outdoor soccer this year. They have been dedicated, positive and enthusiastic members of both teams. They are great teammates and very coachable. I hope that they will continue to be part of the girls soccer program here at Downsview.”
And, from Ms D’Andrea: “Emilee and Kelsey Marr are a dream team. They are my ‘stage right’ hand crew that keep our shows running smooth. They literally are on stage right running the shows from behind the scenes and I am so appreciative of their dedication to our school musical. They are reliable, responsible and extremely smart. They not only have amazing stage crew skills; they are kind, respectful and team players in all that they do. I often thank them for keeping me calm in the theatre when there are so many moving parts and things can feel stressful. They calmly troubleshoot each situation and find creative solutions. Emilee and Kelsey, I am so proud of you and congratulate you on this well-deserved win!”
Emillee, Kelsey, you heard it here. Your efforts and involvement inside the class and in the school as a community are recognized and have impact. Congratulations to you, Emilee, and to you, Kelsey, on each of your wins as Student of the Week.