It remains a personal struggle for me, and many others, just how relentless the rigours of the school day can be. Despite getting 10 hours of sleep per night, a healthy amount as supported by the National Sleep Foundation, we're still burdened by fatigue. The culprit? An unceasing flow of assignments and the overbearing pressure of back-to-back classes. Every day, we experience the strain of being bombarded with high volumes of homework, often due the next day, and there are no breaks in between classes to alleviate this.

We believe there exists a misunderstanding about the intensity of the learning environment. This hurts, stifles, and exhausts learners. According to the American Psychological Association, students who feel chronically fatigued make fewer gains in learning across the school year compared to their peers with sufficient rest and balanced workloads.

We request that a balanced and manageable workload be introduced into our curriculum, and breaks be incorporated in between classes. This isn't about making things easier, it’s about making them healthier and more conducive for optimal learning. Let's create an environment where students can thrive, not struggle to survive. Please sign this petition to support rest periods and manageable workloads for learners.