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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 7, 2008 - 23 Aim for the stars and you may land on the moon By Akemi Liyanage GRADE 11, IROQUOIS RIDGE H.S. I t is not uncommon to find a student mumbling about a bad grade or vexed because of approaching midterms. Whether it is about raising an average or continuing to break records for class marks, it seems as though everyone complains one way or another about low grades. Being down on yourself though is not particularly positive and certainly won't lead to attaining your dreams. We hear, far and wide, that good marks will guarantee a good job, life, etc. Not far along the path of school though, we may encounter a slip up or a class we just can't seem to get. No problem. Not everyone can get high marks right away and there are plenty of ways to work up to it. As they say, aim for the stars and you'll fall on the moon. Don't feel bad if you don't get what you want at once. Everyone is equipped with different skills and strengths, and it's what we Fundraiser on stage at IRHS Sunday The Really Real Adventures of Scott Free and Will Do will hit the stage at Iroquois Ridge High School on Sunday, Nov. 9. The fundraiser for the Stephen Lewis Foundation and its fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa is being organized by oomama, the local chapter of Grandmothers Helping Grandmothers. The event will take place from 2-3 p.m. at the high school located at 1123 Glenashton Dr. Tickets cost $13 and are available by calling Mary Lynn at 905-827-5006 or Nancy at 905-845-9013. For more information, visit www.oomama.org, www.irhs.ca or www.shrimpmagnet.com. decide to do, not what we can do effortlessly, that defines who we are. For example, a person may be very proficient at drawing, but desires to be adept at mathematics. He or she may not turn out to be an Einstein or Euclid, but it is worthwhile Kerr Village toy drive in full swing Kerr Village BIA is holding its first annual toy drive. Collected toys will be displayed on the Kerr Village Float during the Santa Claus parade on Nov. 15 and immediately following the parade, will be delivered to Kerr Street Ministries for local distribution to needy families. To donate, bring new, unwrapped toys to the following locations: Kerr Village Tree Lighting Ceremony at Heritage Square, 6-9 p.m. on Nov. 14; Big Al's Aquarium Warehouse, 557 Kerr St. during business hours to Nov. 14; Ontario Credit Union, 338 Kerr St. during business hours to Nov. 14; DK Consulting, 118 Kerr St. during business hours to Nov. 14. Kerr Street Ministries at 484 Kerr St. will be accepting new toy donations directly to Dec. 10. It is also in need of new clothing including pajamas, socks, t-shirts and undergarments for children of all ages. to have found a subject about which they are passionate and a subject area in which they are fully determined to succeed. The same goes for a project-gone-bad in a subject area in which you usually exceed expectations. You might be shocked for the first few seconds, although once you dry the tears and figure out what when wrong, you may learn a valuable lesson. Don't ever be afraid to ask your teachers or peers for help, and help yourself by researching and seeking out resources to aid your studies. Even a genius cannot live without seeking assistance from another individual. I've never heard of an intellectual superstar who's never had a doctor's appoint- ment or gone to the dentist. The sooner you start to listen and learn from other people, the faster and easier it is to absorb information. 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