An interview to Connor

IES Josep Miquel Guàrdia

Alaior

In the English lessons we spoke about and compared the education system in Spain and in England.

This interview is to Connor Burgess. He is a classmate , who is English and moved to Menorca three years ago. We asked questions to him about his state school: Lymm high school in Manchester.

1. Did you pass the SATS exam at 11?

Yes,I did.

2. Did you go to a mixed school?

Yes, I did

3. Did you go to a state school or a private school?

I went to a state school

4. Did you wear a uniform?

Yes, I did. I wore a dark blue jacket, a green tie, grey trousers, a white shirt and black shoes.

5. In P.E. did you have to wear the P.E. kit?

Yes, I did.

6. Did you do sport in your secondary school?

Yes,I played football and rugby.In England girls and boys don't do P.E. together.

7. How many subjects did you have?

I studied Technology, Food Technology, Maths, Sciences, ICT, P.E., Chemistry, Art , Music, Religion, Drama, English and two foreign languages ( French and German).

8. Did you have a teacher per subject?

Yes, I did.

9. How many pupils were there in your class? Between 30 and 40.

10. What time did you start and finish school?

I started school at 8.30 and finished at 15.30.

11. How many lessons did you have every day?

Two lessons, half an hour break, three lessons, one hour and a half break for lunch and the last lesson.

12. In England did you have a report per term?

Yes, I did.

13. How many terms did you have?

Three

14. When did you have holidays?

6 weeks in summer, 2 weeks for Christmas, 13 days for Easter, 2 weeks in October ( Halloween) , 2 weeks inb February and 5 bank holidays.

15. Did you go to school by bus?

Yes, I did.

The interview is finished. Thank you very much Connor.