A Year of Change and Growth

Reporter’s End-Of-The-Year Reflection

Zen, (‘28) Assistant Editor

June 1, 2026

This school year included many important events both at St. Mary’s and around the world. At St. Mary’s, one of the most memorable events was the Grade 10 retreat to Yamanashi. Outside of school, one of the biggest world events was the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which continued to affect many people and remained a major topic in international news.

https://stmarysdiplomat.com/6072/news/highschool-reatreat/The Grade 10 retreat to Yamanashi was an important event because it allowed students to challenge themselves and build stronger relationships with their classmates. Students participated in activities such as the Forest Adventure ropes course, canoeing, and mountain biking. Although the trip was cut short due to an approaching typhoon, students still learned teamwork, resilience, and independence while creating lasting memories with their grade.

https://stmarysdiplomat.com/6335/uncategorized/tokyo-voices-out-protests-highlight-gaza-crisis/The ongoing conflict in Gaza was one of the most significant world events of the year because it affected civilians and drew attention from countries around the world. It influenced international politics and caused widespread discussion in global news. As an ongoing issue, it showed how conflicts in one region can have serious effects on people worldwide and why understanding global events is important.

A Year of Change and Growth

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