When I first started Mary Webb, I was a bit worried about not finding the class that I was meant to be in and being late. I only got lost once but the staff and other pupils came to the rescue and I haven’t got lost again since. The staff are caring and easy to talk to and you can always talk to the amazing prefects if you are worried or anxious about anything.  The library is open all week and has a massive selection of books.

Overall, Year 9 is hard but extremely rewarding. We finally have the independence to choose and prepare for our futures. So many new opportunities and insights are given to us and we get to understand our limitations and potentials. Year 9 is a fun but a hardworking year, that is inspiring but understandably challenging. In all subjects, staff are always there to offer support and give encouragement.

There is an incredibly friendly atmosphere all around the school, after just a few weeks I felt comfortable and happy. Personally, my favourite department is Humanities. History, Geography, and RE have always been of great interest to me but through my lessons I have learnt so much more.  All of the teachers are incredibly passionate about their subjects and always have the students’ best interests at heart.