Alumni Story 14
How did you feel before you started at your new school?
I felt quite nervous.
How did you feel after your first day at your new school?
I really enjoyed it and made a lot of friends already. The teachers were also very encouraging and supportive and made lessons really fun.
Are you used to your new uniform and routine?
Yes, although it took quite a while to settle into the routine of going to school in a different place with different people.
What are the biggest differences between West Lodge and your new school?
Obviously, secondary school is much bigger than West Lodge, with different buildings for different subjects. Another difference is the timings, because in secondary school there is a fixed routine and specific lessons but in West Lodge, the timings were more flexible.
What did you learn at West Lodge that has helped you in your first weeks at secondary school?
I am really glad that West Lodge taught me the skill to speak up and be more active in classes and outside classes and also to be responsible and efficient with my work.
Which of your learning powers have you used most at secondary school?
I used resilience mostly because there have been some challenging moments but I have also used lots of co-operation to work well with others in group works and experiments.