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A random selection of stories from the site

Here David recalls how boys would meet girls at night.

Here Jamie describes attitudes about achievement within his school.

Here Micheline cautions against complacency.

Here Ron describes one abusive teacher.

Ron describes arriving at his second wartime school.

Here Ajay describes support and encouragement from his family making a difference.

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