At the beginning of this year my school, Rugby decided to change the complete school timetable. The man who was in charge of academics at this point changed it into a fair more complicated one than what we had previously. As opposed to a sheet with a list of lessons on that we followed each week it was altered into a two week timetable and the lessons were lengthened from 45 minutes to 55 minutes. On first hearing about this change the majority of pupils were annoyed, resentful and very apprehensive as to their own ability to get to the right lessons and as to whether they would be able to concentrate for such an extended period of time.
However, term came and the new timetable was put into place. A few people turned up late or in the wrong place in the first week however very quickly people adapted and got used to this novel routine. The two week time table meant there was greater variety in the weeks which made the time at school less monotonous. The longer lessons meant that there were less lessons! Which helped days pass quicker as swell as allowing more detail to be taught on specific topics. It was particularly beneficial for creative subjects where previously by the time you got all your paint and brushes out you needed to start clearing up again. Whereas as the extra 10 minutes made the preparation worthwhile.
Despite this seemingly successful outcome to what was originally a resented decision the new academics head has decided to again change round the timetable. Far greater changes to what were previously made have been suggested for example having our chapel services mid-afternoon and starting the days earliar. As you can imagine this has yet again set the pupils in uproar however should it go ahead I am sure that we will adjust and adapt.
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