Junior Alleynian 2022

A Day in the Life of.......Year 4

As I wake up at the crack of dawn and dash off to take the school coach (having stuffed myself with a scrumptious breakfast of pancakes and milk), from the first look outside my window, I know this will be yet another joyous day. I reach school just before 8.00am, while the sun is smiling down on South London and butterflies are merrily fluttering in and out of the trees over the lush green grounds of my amazing school. After reaching school I play a game of pat-ball with my friends. Triiing! The unmistakable sound of the school bell. Everyone rushes into the school, eager to start the day in their classrooms. The morning kicks off with a thought-provoking and inspiring assembly from Dr Griffiths. A common daily stop for students is the library, filled with familiar as well as unique books. The morning lessons are usually devoted to Maths and English lessons. Maths with Mr Wadhams…My favourite lesson of the day. He makes every topic seem so simple. What might seem like boring algebra questions are turned into an exciting mission by him. By noon, our tummies are rumbling.. Lunches at the Junior School are unmissable. A brilliant buffet at the lunch hall - with two vegetarian dishes, a daily soup and bread, at least three salads and a variety of puddings (look out for that chocolate mousse and tiramisu). And if any of these scrumptious dishes don’t invite your tastebuds for tea, there is always an option of pasta, sauce with a sprinkle of cheese. There are friendly and healthy competitions in House events nearly every week. From the time-consuming, precise House photography competitions to the energetic and lively House dance competitions, Wednesday morning catch ups with the Housemaster is something most boys look forward to. And I can’t wait for the Public speaking event next week!! Afternoons are taken up by subjects such as Science, Humanities or sports. The school has a state-of-the-art Science Lab and students are always itching to touch and explore the capabilities of the scientific instruments. Science experiments are very engaging, enlightening, and educational. One of my favourite subjects in the week and an opportunity to be as curious as one would like! Open concerts are a regular feature every term either during break times or after school organised by the awesome music teachers. This term I really enjoyed two music events; the Strings Festival where I played the Guitar and The Foundation School Concert was an amazing opportunity as well to engage with students from other schools who are part of the same family, and it was my first time being a part of a very large orchestra. The day ended with a brilliant orchestral performance by all the students, and it seemed very professional (honestly). From the gentleman’s sport of cricket to the rough game of rugby, we all love sports. Be it sunny, windy or wet, we will be out there on the razor sharp, sapphire grass playing fixtures with other schools. Some days are even more special and memorable. Spectacular events are organised at the Junior School such as the Symposium this year, where there were several fun and challenging events and talks planned on the theme of colour. The presentation and live display on Fireworks at the Great Hall was full of pops and bangs As the day ends at school, I reach home at 5.00pm. Home learning is light and fun and gives me the opportunity to be my best self and use my creativity. I enjoy the Exciting TTRS battles and Humanities Projects on the weekend. Going on a nearly week long residential trip to Wales, getting to different lessons taking place across the school estate and going on the London underground on a school trip to the Design museum and taking the school coach back and forth every day have been wonderful opportunities for me to develop a sense of responsibility and being independent.

– Aadi, Year 4

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