Published on 12, July, 2020
I didn't like school much espech secondary because it was a huge school and I was bullied a lot
Primary school was ok at first because I went to a really small school which was actually an old building
This was it
It's since been turned in to flats sadly :(
My secondary school was monstrous lol XD I hated it from start to finish.
I enjoyed learning but I would have preferred doing it from home :)
Sometimes I miss school but mostly its bad memories.
In the hall at my first school we did a Christmas show and sang silent night together my mum has it on video it's a strange video because I'm only small and don't really look like me now.
My senior school was dire really.
It was Secondary Modern because I didn't pass the 11+ and there was no expectation of exams being taken so the education was poor.
My education was only salvaged by it becoming Comprehensive and a grammar school closing.
That meant that the pupils and teachers joined us.
I went from being bottom of the top class to being top of the top class.
However, bullied horribly, physically and verbally, throughout.
Caelus said:i think with private schools too though its a effect that the kids there want a education.while in anything free, its more a prison camp and the kids hate being there, they are not there to learn they are forced there against their will so they get aggressive.
Sporadic Sparkly said:I can safely say that I certainly don't miss school and being forced to learn about subjects that I had little interest in.
These 2 comments set me thinking.
I don't know much about modern schooling as I haven't had children.
However, do we need something different where perhaps children can learn a skill for jobs rather than learning stuff they don't want to?
Should children be able to leave school earlier than they do (my mum left at 14)?
do we need something different where perhaps children can learn a skill for jobs rather than learning stuff they don't want to? Should children be able to leave school earlier than they do (my mum left at 14)?
do we need something different where perhaps children can learn a skill for jobs rather than learning stuff they don't want to?
I think they probably do still need to be in some kind of education but vocational training (perhaps alongside the basic GCSEs like maths and English) would definitely suit a lot of kids better.
My old secondary school used to organise the timetable so that the kids who struggled academically could go to the local college one day a week in year 10 and 11 and learn something practical. I remember there was a boy that I'd known since reception class who had always been quite naughty at school, and once he started a catering course on his college day everything completely turned around for him- he'd found something he was good at and had something to be proud of, and it made a massive difference to his attitude and well-being.
battybats said:and once he started a catering course on his college day everything completely turned around for him- he'd found something he was good at and had something to be proud of, and it made a massive difference to his attitude and well-being
That's a really good example of how practical skills, rather than academic, can be so useful and helpful.
I spoke above about the skills my husband learnt at the long defunct Technical Secondary Schools and he loved that aspect of it but hated the academic.
It sends people out into the world with trades.
I don't know, being completely out of education, whether there is any practical, vocational alternative nowadays and at what stage.
The earlier the better I reckon (by choice if possible, rather than force).
Ian said:(Sorry, this is getting silly!)
No apology needed, you have supplied today's 1st giggle
No mean achievement.
Yes, the bog-snorkelers often get in early, as they get accreditation for prior learning. That and the dyslexic witches wanting to make wicca baskets. (Sorry, this is getting silly!)
Thanks Ian.
Ian said: Now there is a move to offer apprenticeships and for schools to offer BTEC and the new T-Levels. Hopefully, there will be more technical and vocation in future - we certainly need it if we are to grow the economy.
That throws some light on the present situation for me, and is hopeful.
I wanted to study Underwater Basket-weaving, but sadly the course was full.
Unfortunately, we had a national policy that 50% of the population should get university degrees, even if they ended up in debt with a Third in Underwater Basket-weaving or something equally stupid. Now there is a move to offer apprenticeships and for schools to offer BTEC and the new T-Levels. Hopefully, there will be more technical and vocation in future - we certainly need it if we are to grow the economy.