SCHOOL LIFE

Cô Nhung

What did you like the most about your school?

Well, if you put me on the spot – if you’re talking about my primary school – the
number one thing I liked were my teachers. I don’t know if it was just because I
was a kid at the time but they were really warm and friendly – and it was some of
my teachers back then – that inspired me to have a life-long passion for reading. I
remember in particular one teacher – I can’t remember her name – it was Mrs.
Riley or something – and she would always encourage me to read books, loan me
books, talk about books with me. And that really got me into books at a time
when I was really impressionable.

What were your best subjects in school?

I didn’t have that many good subjects at all but I was really good in literature
because I read a lot so it just came naturally to me. I was also good in history. I
never studied but I listened in class and I had – like a – like a brilliant memory –
almost like a photographic memory but not quite. And I could just remember
dates and names and everything – simple! So I never had to study but I always got
top marks in history. And besides that I was good in gym because I was very
athletic but even if you’re not athletic it’s easy to get good marks when you’re in
gym. I wasn’t good at math or the sciences or anything like that – things where
you actually had to put in real work – I was bad at those things.

What do most students in your school do after school?

It’s a big country so I can’t really answer for everyone but the school I used to go
to – most kids would play sport after school. So girls usually played soccer and
depending on the season guys would play basketball or soccer or hockey. If you
weren’t doing that, there was like an after-school recreational community ‘club’
where a lot of outcasts in High School would go to play computer games or do art
or something like that. Some kids would just head home – that’s what I did most
of the time. I wanted to get home, play computer games – be alone. So I’d just
head home if I wasn’t hanging out with a friend or something like that. I think
there might have also been some after-school classes but they’re actually not that
common in America. Most people when they finish school, they’re done with
school and they’re moving on to do something fun after school.

What brings to mind when you hear the word ‘school’?

What is your first memory of school?

Were you happy with your school?

Why do you think that many children don’t like school?

What’s the most important thing you learnt at school?

Do you think your school days are the best days of your life?

What are your best and worst memories of school?

Did you like your school uniform?

Educator Robert Duke said: "Children are naturally expressive but they go to
school and get it taught out of them." Do you agree?

My School and School Life ( tham khảo )

I study in the reputed private school in my city, and I am glad to be a student of

this school. My school is one of the most renowned schools in my town. It is very
beautiful and huge. My school has all the facilities for sports, study and other
activities. Built-in a three-storey building, it is a Co-Ed and Senior Secondary
School having Science, Arts and Commerce stream. The atmosphere at my school
is delightful. We have a huge playing ground where all students play different
games like Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, etc. We have a separate Basketball and
Tennis court, as well as a small and beautiful garden for kids.

The students practice these sports every day. The school also has a big swimming
pool and sports area for indoor games. In this area, the students can play Table
Tennis and Chess. There is also a big skating rink. Different physical training
teachers train us for all these sports. These sports not only keep us fit but also
increase our stamina and coordination.

School life is not just limited to studies and sports. There are also other activity
rooms such as the music room, art room, and dance room. The Art room is a big
hall with lots of colourful charts and various types of paints. The students can
portray their imagination and can create beautiful art here. Dance and music are
also very important in school life as they help the students express themselves in
a new manner. The different movements in dance help the students in unwinding
themselves.

My school has a big library where we all read different kinds of books, novels and
comics. Apart from the library, my school has well-equipped scientific labs where
we all practise various experiments of Chemistry, Physics and Biology. I have
learned a lot of things in these labs. My school also has a big computer lab with
trained technical staff that help us to learn everything about computers. I love
playing on the computer and learning new things in the computer lab. In the
computer lab, the students learn about using MS Word and PowerPoint. The
computer lab is also called the ICT lab. The ICT teacher teaches the students
about the internet and how to use it safely.

All the staff at my school are very polite, educated and experienced. Our teachers
not only teach us but also prepare us for various competitions, and every year, my
school wins many prizes in various competitions. I have even represented my
school in a hockey championship and scored the second position.

The classrooms are big and decorated beautifully with different artwork done by
the students. Various projects and models are kept in the classroom for the
students to keep on revising their concepts. The teachers use smartboards, and
every day a new word is taught to enhance the students’ vocabulary. Every day
one student presents the ‘Thought for the Day’. These positive thoughts keep us
motivated.

All the teachers at my school are very dedicated and punctual. They always teach
us discipline and ask us to come to school on time. Our teachers love us, and they
teach us in a very simple and easy way. Whenever we fail to understand anything,
they try to make us understand it again without shouting at us. They give equal
attention to all the students, and that is why my school has an excellent academic
record.

The teachers are well qualified. They use different techniques to teach us the
concepts. The atmosphere in the school is fun-filled and fruitful at the same time.
The school’s entire staff, from the security guard to the teachers, is very helpful
and polite.

We learn many life skills also in school. Discipline, hard work, and punctuality are
some of them. During sports classes, we learn teamwork and work together to
win.

The best part of my school is its auditorium where all the school events and
competitions take place. Our school auditorium is one of the best auditoriums in
the town with a great sound and light facility. It is fully air-conditioned with lots of
seats. Every year, my school organises an annual cultural festival which lasts for
two days. Many cultural events take place within these two days like singing,
dancing, debate competition, etc. I love to participate in a poem writing
competition every year, and many times I have won prizes as well. Every year, the
toppers of our school get awarded on this annual cultural day and we all students
love to participate in various events of the annual cultural day.

We also have school assemblies in our Auditorium. Sometimes the students from
other schools come and participate in the different competitions organised in our
schools. These events are called inter-school competitions. These events are very
good as we get to learn new things from other students and make many new
friends.

Apart from the annual cultural day, my school is famous for organising one of the
biggest annual sports meets. I love this annual sports meet because sports are my
favourite. In this annual sports meet, various sports competitions are organised,
and almost 50 schools participate in these competitions and win multiple titles.
Me, my friends, and our seniors also participate in these competitions and make
our school proud by winning in them. My school has great teachers, excellent
faculty and all the facilities that one student needs to excel in his/her life.

The biggest reason behind the success and fame of my school is our Principal Sir.
He is 50 years old, yet very active and disciplined. He has an attractive personality,
and his knowledge is commendable. He loves all the students and always spare
some time from his busy schedule to monitor the progress of all the students. I
admire his personality and principles. He always encourages us to take part in
various extracurricular activities, and it is the result of his support & dedication
that the students of my school always perform better in all the competitions. We
all are fortunate to have him as our Principal.

Principal sir awards the students who participate and win in different cultural and
sports events. He has a good memory and remembers the name of every child.
The students feel proud when Principal sir calls them by their names.

After each term, assessments are also being conducted in the school. The
teachers prepare us for these assessments, and the results are also shared with
the parents. The assessment is a good system as students understand the learning
gaps and can work on them. The teachers are very helpful as they assist the
students wherever it is required.

I love my school and my school life. Every day I learn new things here and enjoy it
with my friends. All my teachers love me and always support me. I have learned
discipline and punctuality from my teachers, and it will help me a lot in my future.
I am proud to be a student at this school, and I will always miss my school after
leaving it. My school life has taught me many things and given me some best
friends who will be my friends forever. I wish all the success to my school and love
everything about my school life.

The different experiences which the students get in school life help them to
become better human beings. When they leave school, they are not just taking
the memories with them, but they take many friends, a career and good manners
for life. It is the first place where the students come out of their family circles and
create a new one with their teachers and friends.

One should also remember that everyone is not privileged enough to get an
education. If one gets this opportunity, then be grateful and work towards being a
better human being. Cherish your school life and stay motivated.
Cô Nga