Hello and welcome to the News and Views section of the Chryston High School newsletter.
In first year life becomes more like a reality you become well known, have lots more friends and become part of a bigger group. Becoming part of a new environment is hard because you need to get used to your surroundings. Finding your way around can be difficult in such a big school like Chryston. However, you do find your way after a few weeks.
Interview with Head of First Year and Depute Head Mrs Mullen
Q-What is it like every year to have a new S1?
A-It is exciting because I know that the first years will make a big difference to Chryston High School. They can bring great skills to our school.
Q-How do you feel to be Head of S1?
A-I feel very lucky because of I get to visit all the primary schools and meet all of our pupils when they are still young. I then have the joy of watching all of our young people growing up.
Q-Is it hard being Head of S1?
A-Being Head of S1 is a privilege.
Q-Why do you enjoy being a teacher?
A-I love being a teacher because I love learning and being with students.
Interview of S1 pupil
Q-Is is hard becoming a first year?
A-It is hard at first because you move classes a lot and have to get used to all the new teachers.
Q-Is it hard talking to new people?
A-Not for me as I am a confident person but others may be shy and find it harder to talk to new people.
Q-Have you made a lot of new friends?
A-Yeah, I have made a lot of different friends – some from my old school and some from other schools.
Reporters: Lucas, Kameron, John and Raza