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From 2002 to 2010, I at- defnitely “got what I put tended Dunclug College as in”. I gained a place at a pupil. During this time Stranmillis University Col- the staf ofered great sup- lege in Belfast and complet- port and helped me discov- ed a degree in Health and er my strengths and built Leisure Studies. upon my self-esteem. I thoroughly enjoyed all as- My ambition to become a pects of school life but I P.E. teacher grew stronger had particular interest in with the desire to see Home Economics, Science young people avail from and most of all P.E. Due to the many benefts of sport, great deal, but most im- my passion for sport I rep- ftness and health. During portantly I found that resented the school in vari- my fnal year at University, I “good things come to those ous teams including hock- applied to study PGCE in who believe, better things ey, netball, football and P.E. at Ulster University, come to those who are pa- athletics. however I was unsuccess- tient and the best things ful. As graduation loomed come to those who DON’T As a young pupil in Year 9, I GIVE UP!” The advice I was inspired to become a would give to any young P.E. teacher. It infuenced person is to set goals, my GCSE choices so I chose chase your dreams and GCSE P.E. and other rele- never give up. vant subjects. This led me to complete A-Levels in Bi- As I embark upon this excit- ology, Health and Social ing year ahead of me, I will Care, and BTEC Sports be sad to leave Dunclug Studies. One of my teach- College for the second ers gave me very wise ad- time, however I look for- vice “you get what you put in.” With this advice in ward to becoming a teach- mind I worked hard and uncertain as to what er because “to be inspired throughout my studies. I the following year held, I is good, but to inspire is left Dunclug College in was fortunate to gain a po- incredible!” 2010, thankful that I had sition in Dunclug College as seven great years at the a Science Technician. This Miss N Thompson school and knowing that I experience would enhance my application for PGCE as I was successful in 2015. My journey hasn’t been as straight forward as I imag- ined, however my determi- nation and hard work did fnally pay of. Throughout the years I have learnt a THE BELLFORT SUMMER 2015 67