In May 2012, my parents and I had one of the
biggest events of my life. I was having an interview at St Mary’s College for a
spot this year. As always, I was unsure that I wanted to do this. Arriving at
the school, a racing heart was heading towards the office, hoping for a GREAT
interviewer. I couldn’t stop talking to my parents about how scared I was.
First
off, we waited for about thirty to thirty-five minutes until it was our
turn. We chatted to a couple of people
to practically warm our voices up. I could tell that my mum was nervous too,
but my father just wasn’t really talking though. I was then startled, when Mr
Nolan called us for our interview.
Almost
as sweaty as a pig, my brain went blank, thinking about my old school and
friends. The interview was basically just learning about me and my family, and
the history of St Mary’s.
“So it’s Juanita, right?” Mr Nolan mentioned-
as everyone would say my name.
“Um, JO-nita, sir”, I replied calmly.
“So WHY do you
want to come to St Mary’s Jonita?”
“Well.
Because of the great learning facilities and stuff. You know?” I said, trying
to think of something smart.
As
Mr Nolan wanted to know more about me, my parents anxiously told him about my family
and brothers. LUCKILY, he was able to sustain interest. (I think)
“So I’ll tell you what. If she wants to, we’ll
accept her ”, he stated.
I couldn’t
believe what I was hearing. Hitting my arm, my mother was obviously over
emotional.
“Yes, yes!”, I exclaimed.
I
was probably getting over excited myself too. Walking out of the office and
bursting with tears of joy, I was already ready for my St Mary’s journey.
Leaving my old
school-Pt. England Primary- was real heart-breaking but getting into St Mary’s is
a HUGE honour. But overall, the experience was half and half. At least I know
I’m going to love it here.
