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236 THE CLARENCIAN 2024-2025Celebrating 110 Years of Clarence High SchoolA hundred and ten years!!!! What a long time! Yes, our school is that old! It is such an honour and privilege to study in such a renowned institution. From the time I joined Clarence in Prep till 10th grade, it has been a wonderful and memorable experience for me. Right from kindergarten, I can confidently say that I have NEVER had any bad experience in school. I think all Clarencians should be able to say the same. My experiences and memories in this wonderful institution are far too many to write down. It would take me days or even months to recollect all of them and record them. Words cannot express how devastated I am, even at the thought, that I have only a few months left before I leave school.When a young child who has just finished preschool is brought to a new place, it is absolutely normal for the child to be anxious, scared and nervous. When I was told that in a few days I would be going to a really big school, I was honestly very excited %u2014 even at just the thought of it. It was finally time for me to say goodbye to my cosy little preschool, where every corner held a memory, and step into the vast world of my new and much bigger school, filled with unfamiliar faces and endless possibilities. On the first day, my stomach churned with anxiety, just like everyone else%u2019s. The unfamiliar classrooms and the sea of new faces made me feel small and the sound of kids crying around me only added to my fear. I could see the same nervousness reflected in the expressions of those who weren%u2019t crying and it made me even more unsure of what to expect. I had a friend from preschool and I kept glancing at the entrance, eagerly waiting for her arrival. With each passing minute, I felt my hope waver, so I finally stepped into my little classroom that said %u2018Prep A%u2019 on the door. Holding on to my tiny little bag that held no books, just my snack box and a few pencils, I tried to ignore the nervous flutter in my chest.My dad told me to be open to new friendships and to mingle with everyone. My mom made me sit next to a girl I did not know. My parents said goodbye and they were off to work. Once all the parents were gone, a nice-looking teacher walked in with a big smile on her face. She introduced herself as %u2018Mrs. Held%u2019. Since that very day, it has been 11 long years, and I%u2019m not the same person I was when I first came to school; that day marked the beginning of a transformation for me. Since then, I've grown in ways I never imagined, gaining confidence and making new friends and each experience has shaped me into who I am today. I will cherish those memories forever, holding them close to my heart like precious treasures. They remind me of the laughter, the friendships, and the lessons learned during those formative days, guiding me as I move forward.My favourite part of every day is the morning assembly. The Word of God shared in the morning guides and strengthens me throughout the day.