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HEAD BOY
from The Luctonian
by Chris Knight
REUBENS COLEMAN
Last year was very different from any other and was somewhat disjointed due to a period of online lessons, which took a lot of getting used to. However, despite the challenges, we were able to embrace the necessary change; it was certainly an interesting time to be a student.
Despite many cancelled events and sports fixtures over the months, it didn’t stop us from making the most of it.
Thanks to the help of the teachers, we were still able to go on trips including Oaker Wood, where we had a great time participating in an array of team building exercises including raft building, which was great fun. It was also a particularly good, and well-need, escape, having been sat in front of a computer for months, and it gave us all the opportunity to have some fun and work as team. We were also lucky enough to continue playing sport, with regular training sessions throughout the week and the gym remaining open for the most part, although we all yearned for a return to competitive fixtures.
Personally, some of the biggest challenges for me were adjusting to online learning, the pressure of exams, as well as beginning to plan for the future and where I will continue my journey when my time at Lucton eventually comes to close. However, this was without a doubt made easier by the constant support of the teachers who were always there to help and offer guidance; they truly went above and beyond to support me, during what was the most challenging year possible.
A personal highlight for me was receiving the privilege of being appointed Head Boy at the end of the year. The position comes with many added roles and responsibilities, all of which I intend to fully embrace over the next academic year.
I think I speak for all of the students when I say that in spite of everything, there is a real enthusiasm and excitement for the next year amongst the student body, and a confidence that we will be able to successfully overcome any challenges that come our way. We’re certainly well-seasoned now!
Reubens Coleman Head Boy
