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About our GCSEs.

I’m going through a whirlwind of emotions right now after the announcement about schools and exams, and I understand many people will feel the same way.

All I have to say about it is that although I do feel like my stress was wasted, my lessons weren’t. I think the knowledge that came from working towards GCSEs is very valuable and I am one of the minorities that genuinely enjoy school in general.

That being said, our exams may just not be in this academic year. They may still go on. It’s hard for me to process personally but we may have to keep our revision simmering.

Most importantly, I know that I’m not the only one in this position. I’m heartbroken and also relieved, but if we as a community can stay strong and safe, then the decisions will hopefully benefit those that are vulnerable to the coronavirus.

If anyone wants to talk about their feelings about this situation with me, feel free to send a message. 

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Did I just speed-climb up a hill with my earphones in to drop my hat when it went “Drop of a hat” in Killer Queen?

Yes. 

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doing latin like

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do you think i have time to watch literally every freesciencelessons.com video before tomorrow

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Mocks tomorrow! I'm not ready :(

Annoyingly, I'm not that good at making notes and struggle with patience and distractions. I'll probably post my thoughts on here once I get the time, and I'll share some notes if I make them.

To anyone else facing mocks, good luck!

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ok but inspector goole is a fucking mood and also the queen of sick burns

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So today my English class decided that Lord Byron had an affair with Percy Shelley, and that their respective poems (When We Two Parted and Love's Philosophy) were about each other.

It was a great lesson.

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A dumb Macbeth parody comic that takes place at McDonald’s done by lesbian-makara and I for our Shakespeare class.

Started off as a cute idea then slowly turned into a shitpost.

Customers in order of appearance: Malcolm, the witches, Young Siward, Banquo, and Macduff (Lady Macbeth is the manager btw)

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Some Stuff About The Macbeth Production I Saw:

Modern, but still Shakespearean

The witches communicated with these weird dances

Then they were like “stop munching” to the audience

and there was this kid (an actor) in the front row eating chips

so they pulled him onstage and used their “powers” on him

he just wiggled for a while

MACBETH WAS PLAYED BY A WOMAN! <3

Duncan was too!

There was so much chemistry between Macbeth and Banquo

like they were constantly slapping each other playfully

Even though he’s a minor character, Ross stole my heart

he was a pure ray of sunshine in a play full of murder

Duncan had an eyepatch

she looked like that character from Doctor Who

Duncan hugged Macbeth whilst Banquo was noticeably staring at the audience because he was jealous

but then he got a bigger hug and he was so happy

btw I love Banquo

He was super energetic and bouncy and fun

Lady Macbeth was still played by a woman and she kissed Macbeth as soon as she saw her and honestly it was great

Macbeth, arguing loudly with her life about the murder: “IF WE FAIL?!”

*sudden silence as a servant walks across the stage carrying cake*

Lady Macbeth, resuming the argument: “WE FAIL!”

Banquo gave Fleance a piggyback for like a whole scene?? My heart???

Fleance tried to propose to Macbeth TWICE but she threw him off each time

Ok but Macbeth’s acting was so good after the murder

Super mesmerizing

OMG THE PORTER

The porter was played a woman in the backstage crew uniform

And when she came on all the house lights came on

So everyone started clapping in confusion thinking Act 1 was done

BUT NOPE TURNS OUT IT WAS JUST THE PORTER

She just made fun of people in the audience that was her whole scene

Banquo visibly went from :D to :| when Macbeth was crowned and suspicious Banquo is scary

The murderers pretended to be maintenance people and they put up a “Road closed” sign

so obviously Banquo And Son have to check it out

Then hhhhhhh… hammer to the back… and head

poor banquo.

Did I mention I love Banquo? HE DID NOT DESERVE DEATH

the party was super cool

everyone dressed up in fancy dress

ROSS WAS IN A BEAR COSTUME

oh ross sweetie

they all played musical chairs

but stopped as soon as macbeth lost

Then everyone froze while Macbeth had a little soliloquy

Everyone except The Bear

He creepily pulled the bear head off

and was Banquo!

He chased Macbeth around the table for a bit

Then Macbeth pulled off the head again and it was Ross?

Banquo jumped out of a table

NOW FOR “ACT 2″

The witches were playing with a load of toys that represented the plot

e.g. toy cones and thor’s hammer from banquo’s death, teddy bear, soldiers, royal dolls, etc.

BANQUO’S GHOST CAME BACK

first of all poor poor ross

He went to visit Lady Macduff and was so lovely to them

It kinda seemed like he was in love with her? But forced himself away because he knew it was wrong? we stan ross

THEN HE HAD TO WATCH HER AND HER CHILDREN DIE

his cries of grief shattered my heart

and then he was terrified bc he thought they’d kill him too

Poor Ross.

I’m gonna admit, I’m not too keen on the character of Macduff

But this one won me over

Maybe because he had this warm, friendly Irish accent

Macbeth used a walkie talkie to scare soldiers on the battlefield

Macduff beat Macbeth using a ladder!

THE END

(oh yeah and ross lived! yay!)

(banquo didn’t tho…)

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Lady Macbeth: is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

Macbeth: i’m just happy to see you ;)

Lady Macbeth: pathetic

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Some out of context things said between friends today:

“Oh I didn’t realise you have an eyeball”

“I wrote it the way I talk” “T-O-R-K?”

“Could I tempt you to some tea?” “As long as you spill it.”

“You’re the Banquo to my Macbeth- you’d better watch out.”

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You have no idea how much respect I have for teachers who see how tired their class is, and say, very sincerely, "Do you want to do something else instead?"

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Axolotls are adorable creatures and I will defend them to the death. 

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So uh Y10 exams flew by...

I’m happy with my results so far. Three 9s, four 8s and a 7. Turns out only two of the papers were this year’s GCSE, so prepare for very late thoughts on those!

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Like this post for good luck from the carbon cycle pig 🐷 because we all need some luck to finish this exam season

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Whyyyy

did I spend today watching Good Omens instead of revising 

...

(it was worth it but i’m gonna regret it in exam time)