At my Primary graduation, I held a microphone and spoke to a tent full of families. I was six. My voice was small, but I was beginning to find it.
In Primary, I learned that my ideas mattered. I chose my own work, and my teachers gave me the time to finish it. Lower Elementary brought going-out trips that we planned ourselves, and Friday projects where I could try something new.
In Upper Elementary, my classmates and I cooked lunch for our community every week. I also shared an activity of my own at our World's Fair. By then, standing in front of visitors and explaining my work felt natural.
Middle School gave me real chances to lead. I worked an internship with a Greenville business, and our class planned, budgeted and booked our own graduation trip. Through hands-on discovery, individualized learning and meaningful leadership opportunities, Five Oaks Academy helped me grow in knowledge, confidence and purpose.
I am Five Oaks Academy.
