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Here Belinda asks Jack if it was worth going to school.

Here Paul describes the difference in the abilities of some of his teachers.

Here Ajay describes the lack of sex education at his school.

Here Maresa talks about the importance to young people of adults who believe in you.

Here Richard talks about getting into fights at school.

Here Tara describes the medical interventions and examinations she had to endure at school.

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