Denmark Road High School is diverse, reflective and supportive. Some of my favourite experiences in my time here have been the fundraisers and charity events that both staff and students put on. We regularly have jumble sales in aid of relevant causes such as the Children in Gaza Crisis Appeal, helping us to; clear out things we don’t need any more, actively be more sustainable and focus on how we can support those in crisis across the world. Plus they’re fun events and there’s always a real buzz amongst everyone as they buy and sell in the hall.
My teachers have encouraged us to discover our own interests and take time for us, away from our studies. We are not set homework over half terms and holidays and this helps to get some balance in what can sometimes be a stressful time. I can use this time to focus on my other interests such as media – particularly film and television – and enjoy relaxing with my friends.
I’ve learnt that the years go by really quickly so it is important to value your time and the process you take to get somewhere. It doesn’t seem long ago that I was with the rest of Bearland House as we cheered for them winning House Music in my first Year at DRHS - it’s such a clear memory of how I felt a part of the Bearland team - and now I am considering my future options and what I’d like to do as a career once I leave! Currently I think I’d love to study at a university and then work in domestic or foreign intelligence as I think that would be fascinating and relevant to my favourite subjects of History and Politics.
Though I don’t know exactly what the future holds I am sure that the friends I have made at DRHS will be there to support each other for a long time to come.
