SENIOR SCHOOL
Benjamin ( 7SG )
I came from a small primary school in Ellenbrook and found the Senior School to be a huge place , in a good way ! My teachers are great . They are completely interested in me and willing to answer all my questions . The ladies in the Tuck Shop are really nice too ! One of the courses I am currently studying is Technology and Materials Studies . I really enjoy learning how to use the machinery in the workshops . At the moment I am making a puzzle box and cutting out the design I have created on a laser cutter . It ’ s really great being able to use this sort of technology .
I also like the fact that I can go to the library any day I choose and can take out more than two books . There are also teachers in the library after school each day who can help with homework or anything you might be having difficulty with in your subjects .
Overall I am enjoying Senior School and any worries I had before coming have all gone .
Lewis ( 7Fr )
In my transition to high school the thing I have enjoyed the most is the PSA sport . It has been fun and I was lucky enough to be selected for the Year 7 Football A team . I was also selected to be Vice-Captain for my A Football team and Basketball teams and this has really helped me achieve my personal best and inspired me to try harder and achieve so much more .
I have also enjoyed the freedom compared to primary school . We have had the opportunity to select many of our courses and therefore have the chance to study courses that enhance the things we ’ re good at . My favourite and most enjoyable subject at school has been Music Concepts and Creation X . It has been fun and I have learnt that I am really good at music .
When I first came to the Senior School I was worried about the amount of homework I would have to complete , but I quickly found out it isn ’ t that difficult to manage , especially if you do your work in class and plan your homework .
Barclay ( 7SG )
My transition from a very small country town primary school to a very large high school has been great . There are many more opportunities and a lot more people ! One of things that has really impressed me coming to Guildford Grammar School are the Science labs and all the Science resources we get to use in our lessons . My old school didn ’ t even have a proper science lab , whereas Guildford has everything you could imagine .
Life as a border is also great . It is certainly different and in the beginning it felt awkward and challenging living with a lot of other boys , but I am used to it now and really enjoy boarding because it ’ s fun and the staff care about me . We have the opportunity to do lots of recreational activities on weekends which I enjoy . My favourite has been playing laser tag with other boarders in my year group . I have met a lot of new students from different schools and made some new friends . You also learn a lot of new social skills talking to different people and by getting involved in all the boarding activities and events on offer .
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