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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Joanne describes her mum’s determination for her to go to school locally.

Here Phillip describes growing up in a single-sex environment.

Here Alice talks about the subjects she felt she missed out on at school.

Here Jack talks to Belinda about leaving school.

Here Simone describes the impact of education on how a person experiences the world.

Here Alice talks about her tendency to have just one friend.

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