ARABELLA TAYLOR

I finally finished my exams and could not be more excited for what is to come and am filled with relief as to having finished my whole set of GCSEs. I am so proud of everyone in our year group who have persevered through this challenging, stressful period, and I know we are all very excited for our long summer ahead!

In terms of exams and revision, I found that the mocks were a lot more stressful and demanding than the actual GCSEs themselves and really liked how the exams were spaced over 6 weeks - it helped to make the stress slightly more manageable! The clinics and various extra sessions which the school provided were extremely helpful and I loved the study leave layout, where we could go into school for assistance whenever we liked. One exciting addition to the Summer term that I was able to experience was the new Dining Hall. This building has been long been anticipated and it definitely has met its expectations!

The variety of meal options - including salads being my favourite addition and the whole new system of serving ourselves has been very successful and seems to be running smoothly. With my GCSEs now done I am turning my attention to the summer holidays and then moving to the Sixth Form at Charterhouse. I am looking at taking English Literature, History and Art or Biology as my A-Levels. So, a new chapter of my life will begin soon but with that there will be the closing of the one for St Ed’s. I am very sad to be leaving the St Ed’s community and I owe a lot of thanks to the school for making me who I am today.