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Once a Moretonian, Always a Moretonian

My Moreton

Journey

When I joined Moreton Sixth, I was searching for something my previous

secondary school couldn’t quite offer: both a balance of independence and
genuine academic encouragement. I wanted to be somewhere that valued
knowledge and nurtured drive. Moreton gave me that.

Coming from a state school, I initially worried
I wouldn’t fit in. Many girls here had grown up
together as practically family, and I wondered
if I’d find my place. But through the inclusivity
and wealth of extracurriculars (MPWR, MUN
and Magna Carta spring to mind) and the
warmth of the community, those fears were
quickly quieted. Adaptation has always had its
challenges, of course, and still does, but they’ve
made my growth all the more meaningful.

Confidence, for me, didn’t arrive all at once. I’ve
always presented myself as self-assured, but
Moreton taught me to be confident even in the
face of critique, like Mr Jenkins’ rigorous note-
taking in Made in Dagenham or Mr Reynolds’
unforgiving coursework feedback. It sharpened
more than just my work, but my self-belief.

Though there was no defining moment, highlights
shine through: working with the prefect team,
late-night rehearsals for Earnest, Dagenham’s
spirited and poignant message, and unforgettable
MUN conferences. Drama gave me the freedom I’ll miss the chaotic common room chats, the
to tackle issues that matter, from gender-based productions and performances, and above all, the
violence to the care system. Religious Studies people: the teachers, the girls, the community.
with Ms Blanchard expanded my understanding Moreton has been both academically challenging
of people and varying perspectives (an outlook and eye-opening. To my year: thank you for
that I valued in Moreton’s rurality), and is making this journey unforgettable. Thank you for
essential for my future in law. English, even the conversations, the courage, and the quiet
with its often spirited debates (Mr Reynolds and moments. You have shaped my Moreton in ways
I rarely agreed!), taught me to find beauty in I’ll always carry with me. Moreton was for me
contradiction and the value of open-mindedness a place rooted in its people, their passion, and
- something I desperately needed when heading possibility.
into the next part of my journey. Next, I’m hoping
to go to Bristol to study Law, with the aim of Amy Elliott
becoming a human rights barrister. (OM 2025)

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