I attended what was a Grammar School in the 1960's after successfully passing the 11plus examination which qualified me to go there. Those who failed that exam were sent to secondary modern schools, which were supposedly inferior.
Most grammar schools modelled themselves on public schools, the home of the elite of society whose parents could afford to pay for their childrens' education.
The Grammar School system was geared towards sending its pupils on to university.
I had a good education overall and am thankful for that.
I wasn't able to take full advantage of it, however, and left at 16 with 6 GCE " O " level passes.
Whatever I have learned subsequently, has been in the university of life, which has made me the person I am today.
Most grammar schools modelled themselves on public schools, the home of the elite of society whose parents could afford to pay for their childrens' education.
The Grammar School system was geared towards sending its pupils on to university.
I had a good education overall and am thankful for that.
I wasn't able to take full advantage of it, however, and left at 16 with 6 GCE " O " level passes.
Whatever I have learned subsequently, has been in the university of life, which has made me the person I am today.
A man is born to a virgin mother, lives, dies, comes alive again and then disappears into the clouds to become his Dad. How likely is that?
