It was the first day back at school after the Christmas holidays, and Billy wished he could be anywhere else. The two and a half weeks off school had been glorious: lie-ins, late breakfasts, time for TV, late nights … the list goes on. But now, with the holidays over, all of that had come to a shuddering stop, and the dreaded school routine was back in play.
As Billy sat slouched in his chair, Mrs. Kelly typed the words 'New Year's Resolutions' on her laptop. They appeared instantly in big, bold letters on the interactive whiteboard.
‘Now, class,’ she said, clapping her hands. ‘Before we dive into the books, let’s talk about your goals for this year. Whether it’s improving your maths, reading more, or being kinder to a…
