Sunday, February 17, 2008 9:06 PM Y
First Day of School
For weeks before school started, I had been getting everything ready such as my books, new shoes and my brand new uniform. I had been looking forward to my new secondary school as I find the school very unique compared to other schools. The school canteen is located on the third level while in other schools; it will be located on the first floor. The canteen is really big; it’s twice of my primary school. However as the day drew nearer, I began to get butterflies in my stomach. I felt nervous and excited at the same time. Lots of what ifs come across my mind. What if I am lost in school as it is so big? All this questions kept crowding my mind.
I barely slept in the night before school reopen. I tossed and turned in my bed, wondering what the next day would be like. I woke up before my parent called me and I got ready for school. My heart was pounding with fear. I reached school quite early because it was just a stone’s throw from my home. As I find my seat in the assembly hall, I looked around and I spotted some of my primary school friends. After the national anthem, the principal gave his welcoming speech and the school rules. We were told that we should be more independent as we are now in secondary school and it would be different from primary school.
After the speech, we were sent to our classes. When I was in my class, I discovered that my fears were unfounded. I soon made friends with my classmates, comparing my results with them and I sharing of our former schools. I began to relax to relax and feel that I would really gain a lot of great experience in this school.
While we were interacting with the new classmates, our form teacher entered the class and silence filled the air. Our form teacher was Mdm Wong and she looked quite strict so I knew we have to behave ourselves. She shared with us the goals and rules for our class. I was motivated by the goals and I told myself not to give up easily and continue to strive as one. Soon it was time for recess; the canteen was filled with people and voice. After that. The secondary one had to gather back to the hall as they were activities being planned for us by the council. We got to tour around the school and get to recognize some of the places. During the journey, I managed to know some classmates. We were engaged in the conversation where we shared about our primary school and results. Just as we were chatting, it was ice-breakers where we could get to understand one another better. I felt excited as I managed to know more interesting people. Then we started to practice our mass dance for the coming up camp. We were very into the dance and it bonds the class spirit together. I really got a great time there.
Time passed very fast and soon it was time to go home. The first day at school was over. As I walked out the gate with my new friends, I told myself that I have to cherish my time in school and do my best in everything.
As time go by. I am already Sec 4 and new batch of juniors are coming in. I believe the Secondary 1 will have a great experience in Kent Ridge Secondary School under the guidance of the teachers and the councilors.
