Isobel Pelling and Elliot Riley Isobel: As Senior Grecian, I work closely with Elliot, as he is Second Monitor. Most of what we do comes under representing the School at functions and events. Usually, I have to give a speech whilst Elliot relaxes and enjoys the food! The oration on Speech Day is the most nerve-wracking moment of the year. It had been in the back of my mind for a long time, but as I’m on the International Baccalaureate (IB) course, I had a week to relax after my final exam and prepare for it. Once the oration was over, I felt like my job as Senior Grecian was done, so it was quite a relief. Elliot: It was fun watching the absolute terror on her face! Isobel: My whole family was in the audience and I made my grandad cry. I actually had written ‘Don't cry grandad’ in my speech, but when I caught his eye he already had tears in his eyes! I spent a long time on the speech and went through it with some of my teachers beforehand. But it's so different when you’re speaking in real-time with everybody watching. There’s so much pressure! You wonder what you're doing with your hands and if your posture is right, so it's a daunting experience. Elliot: I feel more like I'm leaving home than leaving school. I'm just so comfortable here and with my friends. We are one of the few House groups to have remained unchanged, so the six of us who started in Year 7 are now all leaving together. We are a band of brothers and to me they are like siblings, in that they drive me crazy sometimes! We've grown up together and I’ve spent more time with them than I have my actual sister. Isobel: For me, the one thing which stands CH apart is the people. We seem to have a similar mentality and understand one another. You see it in Old Blues too. When you meet an Old Blue, you immediately form a connection, as everyone is proud to be a part of CH. I love how open everyone is. I've been here seven years and just feel so comfortable as I’m surrounded by like-minded people who have all been here with me through the ups and downs. I’ve made such good friends and will miss them terribly.
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