What do the current S1 pupils say...

Currently being updated with views from our current S1.

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" The subject that i was most excited about was PE because the academy has better equipment and a gym. When i first started the academy i was late to a class a couple of times because i got lost. I wasn't the only one but the teachers didn't give me in to trouble and I learned to get around the school quite quickly. I like the academy better than primary school and I have made new friends. I thought it would be hard not having transition but we managed just fine. "

"When I was in P7 I was quite nervous to be going to secondary, because I was the only person in my class to be going to mearns. However once I started, I made new friends and got along with a few different people. On the first day we were led to our classes by S6’s, since they knew where every class was. That way, we were able to explore the school more and find out where most of the classes were. We were also given timetables, which included our subject, room number and teacher’s name! At the beginning, I was scared that I would get lost and get in trouble. But really, that never happened! That is because the teachers and S6’s there to help. You’ll see that once you get used to the building, it’s not so big anymore! I hope you enjoy your learning at Mearns, it really is quite fun!"

"Academy is so much better than primary, you have more freedom and are classed as the ‘older’ kids. You meet so many new people and become good friends with the people in your classes, and you still get to see your primary friends. It's also nice to be in different classrooms with different teachers - the teachers are really nice as well :)

I always thought I would miss primary loads but I don't, high school is much better. :) We were all unsure about moving up to mearns but there's nothing to worry about. The prefects take care of you for the first few days and getting around the school isn't hard at all. "

"Considering I'd only ever used the astro and the gym hall and had no idea where any classroom were,  I very quickly learnt the layout of the school. I only had a friend in 2 classes but very quickly got to know new people and became friends with a few of them. At the primary I only had one class so it was nice to know that there was so much more in the academy. When I arrived at school I was put in my tutor group and toured around the school, I knew where all my classes were on the first day. One of my worries was not seeing my friends at school but at lunch and break you get to see them, I had none of my  friends in most of my classes but it was okay because I got to see them at break and lunch and I got to meet some of my new friends. You don't need to worry about anything at the academy because there is always someone to help you. Have fun!"