My school's striking on Wednesday because there is some performance on on the Thursday which can't be changed.
Oh well - at least it is still a day off.
I got told that it is something to do with they are higher up, so it shows like a 'status'. Same reason why teachers stand in lessons while students sit. It gives that idea of power/status.
Re: blue or black pen?
Black for sure.
I always used to use blue, but then one time a teacher told me it's easier if you write in black. So I changed. Now it's weird for my eyes if I use blue.
Our trials are towards the end of August, and we don't finish school until 25th September, so I'd say that yeah, we will have to stay at school. What would you do though, just study and stuff or what?