Dealing with a Busy Student Schedule

By Selena, Grade 8 student at SISQ

"As I reflect on this past year, I think about everything I have achieved and learned, and many of these things have been done outside of regular classes. Managing my time to complete all homework and assessments, plus outside activities, has sometimes been a stretch. 

I am in the Qatar Youth Choir, where we rehearse around six hours a week,  or more when there are important events coming up, plus an hour of music theory and private voice coaching lessons. I also have to prepare for exams in music theory, singing and choir. In addition, my school has a performing arts club where, this year, we practised for the school's first musical. Students in the club had the choice of being in the show or being in charge of backstage, sound, or lighting crew. I played a character in the musical Annie, which required many extra rehearsals during lunch, after school or on the weekend."

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