My final week has now concluded at PSO secondary in 100 mile house. I spent the majority of the final week at storefront alternate school where i lead the students in a biographical tattoo assignment. Students were expected to design their own tattoo that reflected a dramatic point in their life. This was a very revealing assignment and for the most part, many of the students participated. It was through the students self designed tattoos that I heard their lifes hardships and the many trials they have been through, and through art we were able to communicate on a different level. Many of the students in Storefront alternate school suffer from severe behavioural issues. The behavioural issues that appeared in regular school are somehow made easier through the one on one environment, and the slower work pace. However, i still see a recognizable struggle in these students, not in their behaviour, but in their communication. They all have important stories, and they all have unique perspectives. I would like these students to recognize art as an outlet for them to create a visual metaphor, and to have their stories recognized as beautiful, powerful things. I was slightly disappointed I could only run the tattoo art unit for a day. It was such a positive experience that i would have liked to have started it sooner. Alas, many of the students were prepping for final exams, so art tends to take a backseat. I also believe that in the three weeks i had a relationship with these students that came to a plateau. I found in alternate programs, much of the progress is dependant on consisstency. Many of these students come from radical backgrounds, and from non consistent environments. After being there for a certain amount of time, students tend to remind themselves that i only played a temporary role in their classroom. All and all my experience was a great one. I will miss the alternate and never forget the amazing students i came to know at PSO.