Linden Peel, a Grade 7 student at Blue Mountain Elementary during the 2015/16 school year, possesses a positive attitude and an upbeat demeanour. He seeks out the positives and spreads optimism throughout the school.
He displays a strong work ethic and strives to maintain a high academic standard and produces quality assignments and projects. When working in groups, Linden displays good listening skills and collaborates effectively with his peers.
Linden is physically active and consistently displays sportsmanship when playing soccer for his club team. He treats both the opposition players and the officials with respect and plays fair.
Also, Linden consistently demonstrates kindness and empathy towards both his immediate peers and those in younger grades. He is thoughtful and is always willing to assist others in our community.
There is no doubt that Linden is a positive role model and makes our school a better place. Linden possesses the traits and qualities of a great leader.
About Leaders of Tomorrow
The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District (SD42) has teamed up with the Maple Ridge News to celebrate local students who are making a difference at school and in the community. Elementary and secondary students featured as Leaders of Tomorrow were picked by their principals for making positive achievements in academics, sports, arts and community involvement.
The list is just a sample of outstanding students in the school district selected by their school during the 2015/16 school year – there are many others who were equally deserving of recognition for their exemplary achievements both inside and outside the classroom. ?
Every Tuesday throughout the school year, SD42 will profile a student selected as one of the 2016 Leaders of Tomorrow.
