Opinion based pieces. Curated by The Golden Falcon Social Issues Editors.
By Lydia M My name is Bruce and I have a Chinese culture name called Zongmao. In 2016, around August, my family moved to Toronto, which was nearly three years ago. When I entered to Forest Hill, the first thing I decided to do was to start a club called “Go Club”. Go is a … More Humans of Toronto #FamilyLove
Author: Ellaha S. Since 1948, average temperatures in Canada have been increasing by 1.7 degrees celsius. There will be more rain, and sea levels will rise. Warm water will become increasingly noticeable over the next century. According to Natural Resources Canada, more than 95 percent of the sea ice will be gone by 2100. Areas … More Whats Happening with Climate Change?
By: Francesca C, Daria D, Sonika H, Ellaha S Holland-Bloorview Rehabilitation Hospital Volunteer at Holland-Bloorview! Holland-Bloorview is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, and is now looking for volunteers for the school year programs (Sep – June). Volunteers will get the chance to assist children with disabilities in learning, sports, and other activities. Volunteers must be: … More Volunteering Opportunities for November
Your Student Council Social Rep candidates! … More Social Rep Candidates
By: Sapna Humar and Abi Parameswaran In March 2019, Doug Ford’s Ontario government announced some major changes they would be implementing in the current education system. These proposals were immediately met with backlash, and for a good reason, as they will unquestionably have negative effects on students and teachers alike. If you aren’t aware of … More No Cuts to Education
By: Dylan Sayo
As some of you may know already, FHCI was banned from having students watch home games… … More Homecourt Advantage?
By: Anna Petrela
Stress: the six-letter word that seems to follow us everywhere… … More The Stresses that Come with High School and How to Deal with Them
Imagine coming home one day to find out that you would never be able to go back to school again; even worse you would be forced to work in an environment without windows, in large unstable buildings, or in polluted small confined spaces. … More The Cost of Your Next Shopping Spree
“I believe the millions of people who died during this time deserve more than a 10-minute speech over the intercom” … More FHCI Students “Saddened” By Holocaust Announcement Assembly
People Should Come From Away to See Come From Away. … More People Should Come From Away to See Come From Away
This year LEAP club has been focusing a lot on waste. … More How the LEAP Club is “Making FHCI Green Again”
There’s something strangely dehumanizing about staring at a beige locker, ass aching as you sit on a cold, waxed tile floor. … More Imposter Syndrome
By Josh Blatt Music plays a massive role in modern day society. Almost anywhere at Forest Hill, students can be seen with Apple earphones in their ears. With the introduction of portable music players and apps such as Spotify, it is easier than ever before to listen to music on the go. However, there are … More Why Your Earphones May Be Killing You
By Marian Pascual Leonardo Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi is without a doubt, one of the greatest artistic rediscoveries of the 21st century. It is one of the few 20 surviving Da Vinci paintings which made it a huge worldwide media sensation. But what made the Salvator Mundi worth $400 million dollars? On November 15 of … More Salvator Mundi: The Last Da Vinci?
By Abi Parameswaran Global warming, temperature modification and pollution; these are only some of the thousands of different issues across the world, some of which are addressed, and others hidden in plain vision. These problems remain prevalent in our society even though many hate admitting it. Most are unaware of environmental racism and continue to say … More Racism in the Environment?
By Jessica Huong
“Complaining may be the norm for Forest Hill students. Our school is now known as an academically inclined and non-spirited environment. This Semi-Formal seemed like a test: could FHCI students finally rise to the task and find their spirit and pride? The short answer: sort of. Almost all students at FHCI have been so used to being upset about the lack of school spirit and excitement. However, only…” … More Semi-Formal, You Asked For It.
By Mia Brenner Can you share any specific holiday memories? “My Mom used to tell me this story where [on christmas] we got a bulldozer toy that you could sit on. My brother was like really jealous and he pushed me off of it. My Mom got really mad and started yelling at him. He … More Humans of FHCI: Dylan
Student reviews of Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Data Management, Writer’s Craft, Law, and Kinesiology. … More Course Selection – Grade 12