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A Schoolgirl’s Dilemma 

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To work or not to work – that is the question; 

Whether ‘tis nobler before the class to suffer 

The threats and anger of outragèd staff, 

Or to take heart amidst a sea of homework 

And by our labours silence them?  To work, to sleep - 

Again; and by a sleep to say we end 

The faults and many pangs of guilt 

Schoolgirls are heir to.  ‘Tis an occurrence 

Much to be desired.  To work, succeed, 

To pass exams with ease. 

Yes, there’s the rub; 

For of the many hours of wasted time, 

When we have failed every examination, 

We needs must think.  This is the aspect  

Which makes calamity of our schooldays; 

For those who do their homework every night, 

Hand in their work on time, are never late, 

And never feel the pangs of hidden guilt, 

Deride the lazy and the conscience-stricken, 

 Can much amusement from us sinners take; 

While we ourselves could their position gain 

Through sheer hard work. 

 

Linda Cousins (Lower VI 2, Plantagenet) 

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Plantagenet House had the motto “We sweep all before us”, but in 1964 it was recorded that they had “neither shone nor disgraced themselves, either in work or in games.  Several girls are to be congratulated on gaining points for the House.  The netball teams, although enthusiastic, were not very successful.  There was a marked lack of enthusiasm for hockey, there being hardly enough people for a team, and few attended practices.  However, there was more enthusiasm for the summer games, although we were defeated in the first round of the Tennis Tournament.” 

 

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