When I look at my own primary schooling, I cannot think of many moments where I was truly excited by what I had learned. It was relatively easy for me as I learned reading, writing, and arithmetic without trouble. I suppose this gives one the foundations with which to work. I had one teacher who seemed to show a real interest in me as a person - Mr Morgan - who took the time to talk to my parents about my strengths and weaknesses. He spent time with me after school to improve the look of my writing and also introduced me to the concept that Art was not beyond my capabilities. Hardly earth-shattering but it seemed the break-through to my idea that my capabilities were fixed.
Secondary schooling seemed to be a preparation for a lifetime of exams. I was good at them, but how relevant was it?
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