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boys in pringleFor me a typical school day starts roll call at 8.30 in Pringle House. After that classes start in the main school. Some subjects I really, really like, such as art and swimming, but today the first forty minutes are spent learning about British history. Lesson two is in the Sports Hall and then it's French. Break time always flies, but I can usually check my e-mail before Spanish and English. Lunch is followed by a free period. In that time we normally play table tennis, table football or ride our bikes.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we can go home at 4.30 and take our prep home, otherwise we have tea and prep at school and leave at 7.15. I practise my violin before heading for bed.

Despite the long days, I think Merchiston is better than my last school because you get a better education and there is so much choice in sports. I have made some good friends.