As we become older we
realize that there are some things and places we always want to come
back. They are certainly our birthplace, our home and our school. We
will always remember our school and our teachers for the rest of our
lives.
Generally speaking, children go to school at the age of 6-7.
They study for 11-12 years. At school the pupils get fundamentals of
knowledge in different subjects. My school house is not big but
rather attractive. There are two sport grounds on the both sides of the
school house and a stadium. In front of the building there are fir-trees
and a lot of flower beds. In our classrooms there are all necessary
things for learning different subjects. These are modern teaching
materials, necessary devices and facilities.
The ground floor is as
a rule for junior pupils in most schools. Its classes are light and
large. You can see a lot of portraits, pictures, maps on the walls. And
moreover the windows face the yard so you have time to dream a bit while
teacher is explaining something not very interesting from your point of
view. Besides there is a gym where the children have physical training
lessons, all sorts of competitions and senior pupils have discos. Next
to the gymnasium there is a school canteen where pupils can have dinner.
On the second floor there are a lot of different classrooms and labs.
And on the third floor there is an assembly hall where meetings are
held. The pupils decorate it for special occasions to make it look more
attractive.
I will never forget my first day at school. Everything
seemed unusual to me: school things, new friends and teachers. I felt a
little shy, but at the same time curious. My parents and teachers
encouraged me, I got acquainted with my new friends. Soon I began to
feel at home and in the command of the situation. I was eager to become a
good pupil, to be active in out of class activities.
Our school
life is full of different events. They include meetings, sittings,
conferences, lectures, concerts, competitions, discussions, evening
parties. All these events are prepared by pupils but teachers also help
them. Some pupils at school are members of hobby-clubs, drama or dancing
groups.
There are many good traditions in our school life. Some of
them are the holiday of the first and the last bell. Every year
thousands of children come for the first time to school where they will
study for 11 years. Traditionally they are congratulated by their
parents, teachers, guests and school-leavers. Early in the morning the
school yard is full or noisy children who are cheerfully exchanging
their impressions after summer holidays.
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