THE JOURNEY ON THE HILL

Form 1: The Awakening

A foggy dawn arising and cold water for a bath

The rays of the sun still flirting with the moon

Now a hundred meter dash to the bathroom as the morning bell rings

A far cry from the warm flowing water at home…

Introductions to realities of Jamaica, Beiruth and Adonten wells for water

In hindsight, Metico was a haven!

Form 2: Getting Settled? Not so settled

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Moving to School Site but there a junior

Walking behind dorms instead of upper court to avoid being spotted

Saddled with broom, bucket and cutlass

Dashing around to escape as many “terrorist” seniors as possible

Form 3: Settlement

Two sets of juniors behind so you get comfortable

Sixth formers with white shirts and braided hair still a threat

Science or arts you decide

Raforme or Commey, Show me or Djanie

Form 4: You have arrived

Era of punk hairstyles and funky jeans skirts to entertainment

Crisply ironed sacks for funfairs you can attend without pleading

From mezop to shuperu, too close and up close

No major threat ahead, just chillaxing

Form 5: This is it!

Seniors to the juniors

School leavers wishing to break the rules in the name of exams

Pressure of O’ Levels

No matter how the exam, what to wear for Leavers’ feast

Lower 6: Feeling Accomplished

Back on the hill in ultimate white shirt and skirt

Walking luxuriously on upper court and into dining hall

Making new friends from other schools

Feeling good only 3 subjects to read

Upper 6: The End

Pressure is on. Grades needed for university

“Prefectship” responsibilities for some

Is this a final departure from the bells and friends?

Developed, poised and ready for the world

The journey on the Hill has just begun in life!

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