On Monday, the first day of term, we were shocked to walk into the classroom and discover it a jumble of mismatched desks and shelves. After assembly, Mrs O’Meara informed us that we were going to re-organise the layout of the classroom ourselves. We split into groups and began drawing, sketching and discussing various layouts, all with their pros and cons. Eventually, each group made a good copy of their best design, and we moved the furniture around to try each one out. We then had a hands-up vote with our eyes closed. The winning plan was a square shape of desks, with an entrance/exit in each end. Most of the girls were happy with this design, but we will try it out for two weeks to make sure it is an easy and efficient layout. We have had lots of fun trying out different designs and layouts, but we’re sure Mrs O’Meara is happy we’ve finally made a decision!