Advice for Capstone Presentation
All grade 12 students must participate in a Capstone PRESENTATION on the morning of Thursday December 5th, 2019. This will be a presentation involving the student, at least one teacher and one community member. Capstone PRESENTATIONS last approximately 15 minutes. Typically, each presentation is also observed by a grade 11 student.
Here's what past panel members (staff and community members) have suggested to students who are preparing their presentations:
"Dress appropriately for an interview. This isn't the time for a ball hat ."
"Relax and enjoy - it is an opportunity to show us who you are!"
"Don't chew gum during the interview."
"Try to synthesize the MAP into a presentation that flows. This is not about turning pages in a binder."
"Make eye contact!"
"Greet panel members and say thank you at the end."
"Nervousness is okay, but remember this is a conversation about YOU and YOU are the expert on YOU!"
"BRAG more! Dont be shy to tell us what you are passionate about!"
"Dont be afraid to be proud of what you have done!"
"Consider ways of using technology to present your MAP."
"Dress sharp! Treat this like an interview for a job you really want!"
"PRACTICE your presentation before you come."
"Pictures are GREAT!"
"Come well prepared!"
"Be proud of your accomplishments! Be confident! Don't underestimate yourself!"
"Don't be nervous. All interviewers were once students themselves - some still are!"
Here's what past panel members (staff and community members) have suggested to students who are preparing their presentations:
"Dress appropriately for an interview. This isn't the time for a ball hat ."
"Relax and enjoy - it is an opportunity to show us who you are!"
"Don't chew gum during the interview."
"Try to synthesize the MAP into a presentation that flows. This is not about turning pages in a binder."
"Make eye contact!"
"Greet panel members and say thank you at the end."
"Nervousness is okay, but remember this is a conversation about YOU and YOU are the expert on YOU!"
"BRAG more! Dont be shy to tell us what you are passionate about!"
"Dont be afraid to be proud of what you have done!"
"Consider ways of using technology to present your MAP."
"Dress sharp! Treat this like an interview for a job you really want!"
"PRACTICE your presentation before you come."
"Pictures are GREAT!"
"Come well prepared!"
"Be proud of your accomplishments! Be confident! Don't underestimate yourself!"
"Don't be nervous. All interviewers were once students themselves - some still are!"