“The forumwas really worthwhile because it broadenedmy mind on issues such as racism, and I really felt it increasedmy
empathy.” Max Goodwin
the area leaving empty houses and abandoned buildings. I had never realised the extent to which this was happening, though it was great to see places where processes were in place to make these areas more attractive. “Part of the forum was to think about issues at our own schools
and how we could address these. I contemplated the House system and how we don’t always get the chance to mix with boys from other Houses. We socialise vertically, but not horizontally. I realised Ben Marshall-Lee’s idea of having lunchtime sport on
Upper had really great potential to address this issue and looked at ways we can encourage it.’’
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