Downsview Secondary School
Student of the Week
May 26, 2025
Desmond I. & Navaro M.
Downsview, for the week of May 26th, we again honour two students as Students of the Week. They are Desmond I. and Navaro M.
Both young men are in the eleventh grade.
As always, when two students receive this award, we want to emphasize that each of them has won, in his own right. Let’s get on with finding out more about our recipients, first, from Dr Syal: “I have had the pleasure of teaching Navaro for the past three years. He is a polite young man with a bright future. Navaro comes to school prepared to learn and brings positive energy to my class. In his spare time, he reads. He is part of the robotic team. He helps out where needed, organizes tools, cleans up, builds, and plays the role of a human player during tournaments. I wish him the best of luck with his future endeavours.
I have had the pleasure of teaching Desmond for the past two years. During the parent-teacher interview, I learned I had taught his older siblings 10 years ago. Politeness is an inherited gene. Desmond is a very intelligent student who excels in computer programming. Desomond joined the robotics team and quickly adapted to my roles. He is the human player who introduced game pieces on the field. I wish him the best of luck with his future endeavours.”
And, hear this, from Mr Lam: "I have the privilege of teaching Desmond this semester in Accounting. Desmond is a very conscientious student who takes his work seriously and participates actively in class. Desmond often can be seen supporting another student - whether it is clarifying concepts from a lesson or assignment. Not only does Desmond demonstrate academic prowess, Desmond is also actively involved in extracurricular activities including the Robotics club where he supported Team 5031 and worked diligently as a team player in the tournaments. Congratulations and keep up the excellent work, Desmond!”
Ms Lee has this to say: “Navaro has been an essential part of the Robotics team, not just contributing to the build, but also bringing strong teamwork and a steady presence that lifts the whole group. His commitment doesn’t go unnoticed. He’s someone you can count on when it matters most.
Navaro has a creative side. He used his skills in his Tech Design class to create the SHEI benefits logo stamp, which was then 3D printed and used to emboss our soaps. The result? A sleek, professional touch that took our products to the next level. Navaro, your mix of quiet leadership, technical skill, and creativity makes you a standout. Keep showing up, keep building cool things, and keep making your mark.”
Ms de Jersey adds: “Still waters run deep. That’s an adage that comes to mind as I think of you, Desmond, and of you, Navaro. You are both quiet leaders, but there is an intensity about each of you, a thoughtfulness, a reflectiveness, that sets you apart. I look forward to seeing what your grade twelve year brings.”
Desmond, Navaro, congratulations once again. You have each earned the title: Student of the Week.