It was the first day back at school, the 5th of September 2013 and Waterloo Academy had a new head to take over from the successor, Mr. Jack Rimmer. The whole senior management team left at the end of the summer term for unknown reasons. But some say they left because they had worked there far too long, despite not being eligible for a retirement plan and had had enough of school life at the Academy. The new head's name was Rose Mason. She was a fairly young head in her late 20s who had beautiful features which complimented her. Her hair was strawberry blonde which fitted nicely with her very optimistic persona and positive views on life. She was just what the school needed to get it back on its feet as it was labelled as a failing school by Ofsted and the Local Education Authority. It was certainly walking on egg shells. Her newly appointed Deputy Head, David Lawson was on gate duty. "Get to class now or you'll have me to answer to!" Everyone rushed inside, intimidated by the 6ft 5 man barking orders at them. David was about 10 years older than Rose and was very experienced at his profession. He was only in his 30s, but his face looked like he'd lived at least 15 years more. He wasn't your average deputy as he rarely wore a tie to work and looked quite unprofessional. But he still knew what he was doing and his looks were deceiving.

It was 8.30am as Serena got off the 158 bus, hiding underneath her hoody as she cautiously made her way to her form class. She was especially nervous and anti-social today as it was the first day back and the first day of year 11, a very crucial year for everyone. She wanted to go to College next year, so she needed to be extremely focused this year. Her best friend, Dawn Berlitz tapped her shoulder gently. Serena turned around gingerly. She was relieved to find Dawn behind her and smiled warmly at her. "Hi girlfriend!" said Dawn. "You ready for year 11, gorgeous?"
"Oh, it's so not the drama everyone makes it out to be. And I really don't know what you're talking about."
"What?"
"You called me gorgeous, I'm far from it. I'm just an unappealing single pringle."
"Oi, I don't want to hear that ever again Serena Tyler."
"Yeah, but it's the truth."
"No! How can you say that? You're so amazing Serena, you just don't realise it and someday you'll met a lucky guy who loves you for who you really are."
"Ok then. If you say so Dawn."
"Yes, I do say so! Now let's get the first lesson of year 11 out of the way!"