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for two reasons. The first was that my older sister Kate, already went to the school. The second was so I didn’t have to keep changing schools when my family moved home as we frequently did.
“I interviewed for the school and was lucky enough to be offered a place starting in August 2008. I was reluctant to go to the school at first, as I was leaving my friends, my family and everything I was familiar with, but when I arrived I settled in quickly.
“At first I found being at school difficult. I think this was probably because I was very homesick when I first started in primary seven. I found it quite difficult to live away from my parents at a young age. I also think the school can be stricter and has more rules than I think I might have if I lived at home. But by the following year I was used to all of these things.
“Of course there are many other redeeming factors that make the school appealing and enjoyable for teenagers, for example the WiFi, the social side of living with friends and the opportunities offered that you may not get at other schools such as ski trips and performing
at Military Tattoos as part of the pipe band or Highland dancing team.
“Overall I have enjoyed my time at the school and I hope to enjoy my final year starting in August.”
Rachel, 15, says: “Just like Kate and Lisa, I wanted to make friends that I could keep for a long time and stop moving around as much. I wanted to be able to fit in. My sisters went to QVS and made it sound like such a good place, so I decided I wanted to go there too.
“Since starting at the school, my single favourite thing has been the activity days once a year. I’ve had the chance to try skiing, abseiling and other outdoor activities. The school also offers lots of opportunities to go on trips abroad, like to Paris to improve foreign language skills. I haven’t been on one of those trips… yet (I should probably start doing more household chores for Mum). My other favourite thing is making the most of my free time – I love the school’s great I.T. resources and relaxing with my friends.
“What’s the hardest thing about being at the school? The rules can be quite strict, and I enjoy sleeping in! But they help everyone to be productive, so it’s important that we follow them.
“My favourite subject is German – I enjoy it, and I’m good at it. That’s not what I want to do when I’m older, though. I’d love to be a forensic scientist or do something in the medical profession.”
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