Now remember back to one of my first posts about what happened way back then happening for a reason and to help bring A back to the rest of the field...well.....
When A changed schools, his cohort were studying german and had been for some years so it was decided he wouldn't start german mid stream. Instead that time was given to learning support, which he used as study lessons really, using the time to catch up on any work and if needed seek clarification on any of his work.
During that time he was starring academically but never seemed to get nominated for any of the school academic awards. I worked out after awhile, he didn't qualify because he was studying less subjects than his peers.
I sat through many a school assembly applauding all the other scholars in the school receiving their well earned accolades.
So started year 10 this year, and no more learning support for A. He was taking a full load as the subject selection kicked in this year where the opportunity for others to drop the language came about. So it was back to a level playing field for A - well level if you call a profound hearing loss compared to normal hearing peers, a level playing field!
So on Friday, I didn't get to attend the school assembly....and yep good old Murphy and his law...the one assembly I didn't go to...yep you guessed it - A received an award!
BUT not just any award, oh no no no. It was an academic excellence award, given to two students in his year 10 cohort, making them both in the top 1% of the students in their year level!!!
YEP you read that right, he is in the top 1% of his year level in a mainstream school, even with his profound hearing loss!
WOO HOO!!!!
Do I sound just a tad proud??? That'd be because I am. He has an amazing work ethic and an inbuilt determination to always do his best. I am so excited that he finally received some public recognition and accolades for his achievements. Not only is he doing amazing things for himself, he sure is challenging a few stereotypes of just what is possible for a student with a profound hearing loss.
3 comments:
That is top news, Naomi. And of course you weren't there to see it - that's Mother's Law not Murphy's.
Okay, so maybe you weren't there for the "curtain call" but you were definitely there for the really great "back stage" stuff and that's WAY cooler! :)
Go Team "A"!
~Pamela
Said like a true DC Cheerleader...smack A on the back for my, incredible news. I'm sad that you weren't there...but you are here to blog about it and that works for MEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Hugs and congratulations!Jodi
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