Charles James Hickman

Smoking Area

Compared to most secondary schools mine was very small. There were no more than 60 of us in a year and most teachers would teach multiple subjects. I enjoyed my time there though. Sometimes it was nice knowing everyone but towards the end of the 5 years, we had all got sick of each other. Our school didn't have a sixth form attached so when it came to choosing an institution for A levels, most of us wanted to go as far away as possible. I had selected a large establishment in Bristol. My sister had gone there as she liked the variety of courses available but my decision was purely based on the social element. I had always been a social person but knowing that I would be 1 of nearly 3000, each student potentially offering a mutual exchange of silly and deep connections, really excited me.