March Newsletter

March felt like one of those months where everything was happening at once. During this month, I completed the OSSLT, which felt like such a big academic milestone and, honestly, a reminder of how far I’ve come. Around the same time, I also found out that I made the Varsity Girls Soccer Team at Bell HS, and that moment really meant a lot to me. It’s something I’ve been working toward, and I’m so excited to grow with the team this season and push myself both physically and mentally.

Outside of school, I’ve been thinking a lot about independence and creativity, which led me to start working on a side hustle. I’m currently in the process of launching a Depop, and it’s still very much a work in progress, but I’m genuinely excited about it. It feels like a step toward building something of my own, and I’m learning as I go. If you have any ideas, tips, or just want to support, definitely reach out, I’d really appreciate it.

Student Senate has also been a huge part of my month. We finalized a school-wide Spirit Week for the OCDSB, which took a lot of collaboration and planning behind the scenes. It’s really rewarding to see something come together that will bring energy and community into our schools. Beyond that, we’ve started developing even more projects that I truly believe will benefit the student population.

One of the most meaningful parts of March was my trip to India. I travelled to Mumbai, Goa, and Kerala, and each place had its own kind of beauty. But what stood out to me the most was how, as I travelled further south, I began to feel a deeper connection to everything around me. The culture, the food, and the language all started to feel more familiar, more aligned with my Tamil roots. That sense of recognition made the experience so much more personal and meaningful.

Overall, March was a month of growth, new beginnings, and stepping into spaces that challenged me. Whether it was academically, physically, creatively, or personally, I feel like I’ve been building momentum, and I’m really excited to carry it all into April.