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Observing the First Day of School at SSV Beta Orion |
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SSV Beta Orion is a neighborhood school located in a quiet lane in a residential
area. The students who attend the school are primarily from the surrounding
residential area, and it is considered an average neighborhood school. On the
first day of school, the area near the school's main and side gates becomes
congested as parents drop off their children and attempt to enter the adjoining
car park. Taxis are also seen frequently since the school is a few kilometers
away from the main road.
As the sun begins to rise, the air is still fresh and the cries of birds can be
heard signaling the start of a new day. The older teenage students in Form Three
and Four classes can be identified by their taller frames and long-sleeved
uniforms. The younger students, on the other hand, wear short-sleeved uniforms,
and a red tie is occasionally seen worn by prefects on duty.
The older students appear relaxed and familiar with the school, while the Form
One students display nervousness due to being in a new and unfamiliar
environment. The older students gather in groups, discussing current affairs or
the latest trends. The girls can be found huddling in shady corridors, engaging
in small talk and keeping up with the latest news, while the boys congregate
around the car porch, casting glances at the shiny new cars belonging to some
teachers.
The Form Two students display confidence, with some playing on the field and
others playing tag along the corridors. Meanwhile, the Secondary One students,
who are new to the school, gather in the canteen with some parents. They carry
heavy school bags and display anxious and curious looks as they try to navigate
the unfamiliar environment.
As the school day approaches, the canteen becomes more active, with food
stallholders preparing ingredients for the midday break. Teachers assemble their
lesson materials and catch up with colleagues in the staff room, while some
anxious parents wait in the office to discuss admission matters with the heads
of department.
At 8.30 a.m., the school bell rings, and the older students fall into neat rows
and lines on the school quadrangle. Teachers stand behind the students, and new
students are escorted to the hall on the first floor by some teachers and
prefects.
The principal mounts the podium and greets the teachers and pupils before
turning around to face the flag post. The National Anthem is played, and the
flag of Malaysia is raised as everyone sings along. Afterward, the
vice-principal makes announcements and reminds students to abide by school
rules. The assembly is dismissed, and students proceed quietly to their
respective classes, signaling the start of a new school year at SSV Beta Orion. |
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