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Reflecting on my school career

Dear learners

Looking back, my school career was good. I have a lot of fond memories that come to mind when I reflect on my 12 years of schooling. There were some stressful times but, mostly good times.

What I enjoyed most about school was meeting new people and building relationships with teachers and peers. What I disliked most was the stress and pressure I felt, especially around exam time. Thankfully, my friends

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