Chapter 10 - 10: Home Room (1/1)
Chapter 10 - 10: Home Room
Their hodoraduated in Windsor two years ago Her achieveest and first feious school in the whole eeneration She was beautiful, sht, and fair-irls idolize her
"As you noticed, classes for first years are divided by gender Obviously, the reason for this is soender inequality bull However, I do see its iirls, only received hoe of 18 Thus, there is indeed a need to correctly assess the knowledge and capability of each and everyone of you" Grace said while raising her left brow, looking inti every word in
"You may feel a bit intimidated now, I can see But fear not, for that is the reason I am here I know that you all were educated differently, but keep to heart if youof the facts, but the TRAINING of the mind to THINK" And then she smiled
The students were all speechless in awe Serena had to senuity She read that line in the novel before but hearing it herself is another experience entirely
"Now, as you all heard, in this school, your title is moot You all will need to address each other by name if you're close, Miss or Mister plus the surname if you're not However, in this class, I want to harness solidarity So I ask everyone to call each other at least by name By the way, as this is the first day of class, let us introduce ourselves I'll start and let the girl in the front seat next to thecontinue Again, I adom of Russow Just call me Teacher or Sister Grace Don't call eratedly as the students laughed
"I adoirl stood from her seat and said shyly
"I adom of Horace Please call me Milly"
"I am Serena Lilianne Maxwell from yours truly, you may all call me Serena" Serena said as she turned to everyone, sly, and bowed 'Well, I need to at least make everyone like me, unlike the previous Serena, I do intend to enjoy id novel Serena initially was
Serena observed that people in the class either se looks, or sized her up She knew that her na maidens whose heart has been stolen by either the crown prince Geoffrey or her brother Leonard From the corner of her eyes, she saw Emily turn pale
The students continued to introduce theh she was down, she still introduced herself confidently After everyone was done, Teacher Grace gave uidelines regarding their schooling this year
"Unlike before oht how to please their husbands through learning how to sew, cook, sing, dance, and play an instruraspthat learning those is of little worth, but knowledge is power I always believed that woht and access to education asthat now, you and I are part of the first institution to give chance to this sentiraduates of our school, Ie is the key that opens the door for us women to be ant to be So I iranted to you As first year students, it may be difficult for you to adjust with the schedule and load that will be given So most of the subjects for the first time But as they say, be brave to travel the unknown path, and learn what you are capable of" Grace said as she turned to start writing on the board using chalk
"As you can see on the board is your schedule This year fro seven core acadey, Philosophy, Econo, all first years have the saiven your male counterparts are more advanced While Fridays are dedicated to extracurricular activities aih all those subjects will surely give me a headache In the novel, all those were just said in passing, but here, I have to actually study all of theain? Huhu hopefully, I will be able to recall all those subjects I learned in college and graduate school Alas, with this strict schedule, ill I get the chance to make waves with et to socialize There are 6 sports activities to choose fro, croquet, archery and chess In the afternoon, students need to choose a, painting, calligraphy,andthe fencing class, but y, I can still sing and play the piano, well at least a little' Serena thought as she continued to listen to Teacher Grace
"All subjects from Monday to Thursday will be held in this classroom with your classmates While on Fridays, the venue, and the people you will be socializing ould depend on the class you choose For your infor your ho you economics Do you have any question?"
"None" the class said in unison
"Alright As it is your first day, the school is lenient, and no lesson will be given today As there are no questions, I will be dis all of you early Use the remainder of the day to explore the school Tomorroill ask everyone to provide the na on Fridays Thank you very much and have pleasant day ahead Goodbye" Teacher Grace said as she smiled to the class
All the students stood up to the side of their table and gave a curtsy "Goodbye, teacher Grace" Everyone said
'Funny how everyone just did that As if they rehearsed it' Serena thought as Teacher Grace left theirls smiled tentatively at each other Almost everyone just met each other for the first time Most of the students decided to talk to those who sat near them
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TBC