By: Gefen Selchen My Brilliant Friend By Elena Ferrante My Brilliant Friend is book one of a four part series labeled The Neapolitan Quartet. It is set in 1950s Naples, Italy, and gorgeously unravels the fascinating and intricate relationship between two Italian girls, Lenu and Lila. It describes their upbringing and how their rivalry and … More Five Books To Read This Summer
Original Art by: Raj Uxa
Love, It’s a concept I fail to comprehend, When all I see are the broken pieces that people leave behind They say “ To love is to be broken” But how many times can a glass be shattered before it can never be put back together again? A love that leaves a residue of divorce, … More POETRY CONTEST WINNER: What is Love? By Yolanda Ifepe
I want to fall peacefully Like the beautiful leaves in autumn Gracefully touching the land that we call home I want to feel the breeze Trickling around my body As I walk with the gorgeous sunrise in the morning. It’s amazing what nature does to you really As the sun gives you warmth and happiness … More POETRY CONTEST SPECIAL MENTION: Autumn Leaves by Dilay Dere
The season of fall ends revitalisation. A role of change to a strong vocation. As the crops go to bed and the leaves are widespread, The sweet, serene sunlight disappears overhead. The temperate winds protrude to the north, The inclement climate concludes to go forth. Great beasts of the north endure hibernation, Fair fledgelings and … More POETRY CONTEST SPECIAL MENTION: Ode to Winter by Raj Uxa
Parted Beijing to this city, reading English with a frown on Started off by swimming seas of toddler’s books, that’s where I drowned on Reading Dr. Seuss, from Wimpy Kid to Nancy Drew and now I’m Reading ’bout a thane in Scotland kill his king to put a crown on Wasn’t gonna stay in ESL … More POETRY CONTEST SPECIAL MENTION: Tangent: Comeback Time by Junting Wu
Drawings by: Raj Uxa, grade 10
The grade 9s and 11s of FHCI have made some amazing artwork! Check it out below! Grade 9 Art Grade 11 IDC
By: Tatiana C. On October 16th, the day of the Chamber Night began as the last few parents trickled into the auditorium, taking their seats. As Mrs. Simas stepped onto the stage to open the show with a little speech, the crowd burst into applause. You can feel pride and joy in the air as … More Chamber Night
Riding my heart, flying like a kite. Awaken my love, awaken my light. Channel my soul, control my mind. Have my life, take away my night. Everlasting eyes, peering at a gaze. Long-lasting love will never be the same. + Never Won’t happen, the past is inevitable. Always watching, I am pitiful. Take your time, … More “Unstructured” by Aiden Muscovitch
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By Rozi Kumas My dad moved us from Hong Kong when I was 13. He decided that it was the best option for my family, since he didn’t like the political issues in Hong Kong, and wanted us to have a better life. My mom, older sister, dad, and I all moved to Toronto during … More Humans of Toronto: #Independence
By Samantha Frazao It was the year 1987 when I immigrated to Canada from Portugal. It was me, my brother and my mom. I was 16 and my brother turned 15 that very day. Since the Potuguese airline had very loose rules back in the day, the flight attendant gave both my brother and I … More Humans of Toronto: #FamilyIsEverything
By Jordan Wax Your grandfather (or Zaidy) was born in Krakow, Poland on July 31, 1926. He was the youngest of 11 children. When he was 13 years old, the Nazi’s invaded Poland. They rounded up the Jews and imprisoned them in the Krakow ghetto. Zaidy escaped and went into hiding in the forest. He … More Humans of Toronto: #NeverForget
By Lucy Goldman I have quite the history of struggles with pregnancy. I’ve been pregnant five times and I have two children, but it has been a really hard journey for me. Before having my first child, I had two miscarriages. Having a miscarriage is mentally difficult because you get all excited, and then sadly … More Humans of Toronto: #FamilyStruggles
By Lina Soliman I went to undergo the “after the age of 50” check-up. It’s just a routine check-up, where I have to get an ultrasound and a mammogram. After I was done I was told that I have to do the ultrasound again, but this time they would use contrast dye, which makes the … More Humans of Toronto: #StandUpToCancer
By Katie Kerr I’m not sure what year my parents decided, but from very early on they knew they wanted to have three kids and start a big family. It was their idea of an ideal family and they were going to do whatever it took. Unfortunately, they soon realized that they couldn’t conceive. Their … More Humans of Toronto: #FamilyLove
Hey FHCI, come join us for the 2019 Digital Arts Festival on Tuesday, February 26th in the library after school. Don’t miss viewings of IDC4U’s film shorts, photography works by AWQ4M, and design works by IDC3O!