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undertone and image because it was an isolated area of the school for younger students still
attempting to get adjusted to high school, similar to a freshman class hallway. It was a place
you know you had to go through and experience, but that you couldn’t wait to get out of.
With the introduction of “The Corridor”, Braydon helped transform the Dungeon to a place
where kids actually wanted to be rather than the dark imagery it had a reputation for.
Braydon explains that the name change was about turning the space into "a place where
business should be conducted, rather than a place where mischievous young boys struggled
to stay afloat as they navigate high school.”
The Corridor project tasked and assisted young learners with developing strategic goals to
advance their thought process and approach to problem-solving. This allowed them to earn
badges for different levels of achievement related to sport, technology, humanities, culture
and work within their community. The project ultimately empowered Grade 9's to take
control of situations rather than accepting what has been, which equipped them with the
tools to understand how to be effective and influential leaders.
After the success of the project in its first year, Braydon believed that there had to be a way
to end the year off in a celebratory manner. To send off his Grade 9 learners on a positive
note, Braydon met with his Headmaster & Deputy Headmaster about bringing back
assemblies at the school for all the Grade 9’s. Assemblies were a big part of their culture
before Covid-19. However, it hadn't been possible since 2020, so this was a good way and
reason for them to bring assemblies back. Braydon did precisely that as an end-of-year
sendoff and awards ceremony for Grade 9's in The Corridor. When asked his "why" for
doing such a programme and assembly, Braydon notes that his "main goal was to show
appreciation for leadership so more people can see that it is valued by their peers."
On the event day, there were 250+ students and staff members present. Out of all the Grade
9's, four received Leadership Awards from the Corridor Project. This resulted from the work
they accomplished in the project by embodying the ideals of what it means to be a leader at
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