Life Is Full Of Challenges

Throughout my life I have always been really ambitious in what I wanted to achieve.  To do this I have faced many challenges and I probably will continue to do so throughout my adult life.

        

The first challenge that I remember very clearly was when my mum told me I would be going to a private school for my secondary education.  She put my name down for two schools, St Columbus and Craigholme.  The reason for this I was told was that I was not reaching my potential and Kilbarchan Primary School and certainly would not at Johnstone High.  My teachers gave my excellent reports and I was often top of the class.  When I was told I was not going to Johnstone High along with all my friends I was genuinely worried and very nervous.

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The previous year my friend Amy had left also to go to a private school to finish her education and went to St Columbus.

For nursery I attended St Columbus and I recall hating it.  The worst parts being the green uniform and everyone was, in my opinion, really posh.  It was the same when I went back there for my entrance exam.  I felt, as though I could not go back there, I was too different.  The exam or test as I called it was exceedingly tough, I hardly understood any of the questions and when I ...

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