THE FIERCE, BRAVE GANG
THE TALE OF HOLBY MIXED INFANTS
CHAPTER ONE
The kids walked through the big doors, trying not to show they were scared. It was their first day at Holby Mixed Infants, and they hoped they'd be okay. They'd heard about the headmistress Mrs Beauchamp, who was supposed to be well scary, and now they were going into the assembly hall where she'd introduce the teachers to them and welcome them to the school.
Six-year-old Cal punched his little brother Ethan, because that's what Cal liked to do. Ethan tried not to cry. Saucy little Taylor winked at Cal, which confused the small boy so much he punched Ethan twice.
Noel and Louise strutted into the hall together, to show they were fearless.
Max and Zoe looked across the hall at each other and it was instant love. They sidled up to each other shyly with soppy grins.
Chubby little Robyn hoped nobody would laugh at her.
Lofty was scared. His real name was Ben but he was nicknamed Lofty and the kids were soon to find out why. He and Robyn grinned nervously at each other.
And in came Mrs Beauchamp, with the teachers behind her.
The kids were gobsmacked. They'd expected somebody ugly and frumpy. Mrs Beauchamp was beautiful like a film star. Bet she's called something really romantic like… like… Esmeralda, thought Lofty.
"Good morning, 1b. I am Mrs Connie Beauchamp and I want to welcome you to Holby Mixed Infants" said the beautiful Mrs Beauchamp, "Now let me introduce you to the teachers…."