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    My first impressions of Roedean

    My first day at Roedean was somewhat nerve-wracking, yet exciting. After all, the day I had been looking forward to all summer had finally arrived!

    Everyone was very welcoming. But it was a long day, with a lot to take in, and after meeting some of my peers and my tutor, I must confess I left school with a slight headache.

    However, after a refreshing night sleep, I left home the next morning, eager and positive about the day ahead, in my smart new uniform.

    Today, in a much-loved Roedean tradition, we were to take part in handshaking. This tradition, which takes place at the beginning and end of each term, is the chance for each pupil and teacher to introduce themselves to one another; there were lots of hands to shake.

    But just as I was really starting to enjoy school, I had my first visit to the orthodontists to have braces fitted. As you can imagine it was rather frustrating watching my friends wolfing down delicious fish and chips, while I dipped bread into tomato soup.

    Feeling rather sorry for myself, I was greeted the next day with a thorough face-licking from Bree, the bouncy house dog, who seemed to realise my discomfort.

    We finished the week with team-building on Saturday, where we got to know our fellow students. This fun-filled day was topped-off when we watched our paper-balloons float across the English Channel, heading for France.

    All in all, I think I’m going to like Roedean. Now I just have to get used to the braces.
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    Watch the senior girls at their last handshaking in July 2009 to see what Bella is describing

    By Bella B at Monday, 21 September 2009

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