In the mornings, I'm often one of the first to arrive. When I get off my bus at 7.30 am and walk the few metres to the school building, everything is quiet. I enter the building; the cloakroom is still deserted. I hang up my jacket and put on my slippers. There's a large magnetic board outside the staff room. Everyone who arrives takes their name badge and places it in the box marked: «I'm here».
Once that's sorted, I head to the large supervision room. The teacher on the early shift is already waiting there. I hand over my contact book and we have a quick chat. Bit by bit, the others start to trickle in. The younger ones like to play with Lego or Playmobil before lessons start. I'm past that age now. I prefer to use the time to finish any unfinished tasks or work on my weekly schedule.
When I've finished Year 6, I'd like to go to a boarding school with my girlfriend.
Then lessons begin. I reckon it's the same as everywhere else. One period, a break, then the next period. Just before midday, my stomach starts to rumble. But it has to wait a few more minutes until all the pupils can have lunch together. I usually enjoy the food. We get a dessert once a week. As far as I'm concerned, it could be two or three times a week …
After lunch, we have free time again. I like spending time with my friends in what we call the «bunker». It's a common room in the basement that's been set up especially for us older pupils. We listen to music there or just chill out a bit. Luckily, the younger ones aren't allowed in. Then normal lessons start again. At 4 pm, the bell rings for the last time. Now the official programme is over; this is when the fun stuff begins.
The leisure programme at Zug Day School
The teachers offer a range of courses: at the moment, for example, you can learn to cook. There are also sports activities, and the craft room is open once a week. I usually don't head for the bus until between 5 and 6 pm. One of my parents is usually already at home by then. My father works full-time, and my mother works an 80 per cent contract. They both work in the financial sector.
By the way, Wednesdays are a bit different. All day pupils finish at 12 noon, but they can also stay at school in the afternoon. I have a snack with my friend and then we go for a game of tennis. Afterwards, my mum picks me up and we do something together.
That's how we've been doing it since our first year at school. Once I've finished Year 6, I'd love to go to a boarding school with my friend. Now we just need to convince our parents.
