As soon as I got to the school, I followed the directions they sent me and made my way to the head office. The nerves that had been building up on the way to school seemed to reach their peak as I approached the entrance.
The building itself was imposing, a stark contrast to the more modest structures of my previous school. Inside, the head office was bustling with activity. A lady at the front desk greeted me warmly, her friendly demeanour a small comfort in the sea of unfamiliarity.
She efficiently handled all the necessary paperwork, handed me my locker number, and gave me my schedule for the week. Her reassuring smile and calm presence helped to ease some of my anxiety. With the essentials sorted, she wished me luck and sent me on my way.
I went to my locker so that I could leave my
