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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Donna describes her journey to school.

Here Belinda describes her confusion in lessons.

Here Christine talks about the low expectations she experienced on her Secretarial Course

Here Maresa describes a girl from her school.

Here Ronald recalls some of the Parlour songs he was taught at school.

Here Christine talks about what helped and what would have helped at school.

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