First two weeks at Reddam By Seth Gabrielsson

First two weeks at Reddam House

As we first drive into Adelaide St I see it, not as big and castle-like as other schools, but it was a little intimidating. I hopped out the car and said good-bye to mum. For my parents and me this was a big step. I had told them last year that I would turn over a new leaf and try my best to be organized and on time. Mr. Johnson and our year 7 tutors welcomed the new year sevens then lead us to assembly.  When we came in the whole school applauded us and we sat down. That was probably the thing that I will remember for a long time.

 The swimming carnival was the next day. Past swimming carnivals in my old school was quite different. You were not allowed to get up to go to other houses, to be honest that was what everyone does at swimming carnivals, to hang around with your friends and participate in races. In my head participate is too strong word. I get the feeling it means forced, and the swimming carnival was different. Everyone wanted to swim, and really to set the scene even more there was a student DJ!

Camp the next day, camp was at cataract Scout Park and there were so many activities to do. We did flying foxes and giant swings, caving, pioneering, orienteering and there was even a nice waterslide. The food was the best camp food I’ve ever had and ive been to camp five times! When I came home I was tired but I wasn’t sad because for some strange reason I was looking forward to school! I wanted to be in the flow of things and treat school like a part of my life like I see other teenagers do.

Now im having a wonderful time in the flow. Going home and doing homework is a chore but I enjoy showing off to my little brother how much I have to do. Going to classes and locking and unlocking my locker reminds me of TV shows about high school. It feels great.