A letter to William

Dear Will, 

To a 3rd form me, starting Grammar with a broken foot, a gross ignorance of life but a big bundle of hope, had you had this letter 4 years ago, you would still be the same person you are now. I don't plan on filling this with sage advice telling you to avoid trouble, to not make mistakes and always make the right decision, because you won't and that's good. I'd tell you to do things where you are likely to make mistakes, do what your moral guidelines dictate as the person you are and where you end up will be as a result of what you think is right and hopefully from having learnt from the mistakes you've made during the years. Trust in your own ability to judge a person, a situation and a result because you will need to learn that in order to excel at Grammar, the motivation will come from within more than it will ever come from extrinsic sources.

If I were to tell you one thing that resonates to this day is that a key to Grammar and life in general would be consistency. No one cares about the one time you hit a 4 to win a game or that you once hurt your back. Make a name for yourself by constantly showing what you can achieve and why people should accept you. No one owes you anything so put in what you hope to get out.

Most importantly make friends and make memories. As important as an education is, never let yourself get consumed in it and lose friends as a result. School is some of the most fun you'll have and a place you'll make friends and memories that will last you a lifetime. If you're ever in a bad place, surround yourselves with those willing to help.

Good luck...