Creative Writing: Moscrop Hallway

Moscrop Hallway Assignment:

I have been living for decades, went through many years of evolution of the world. I guard the school hall, what is now located in Moscrop Secondary. Some believe that I am a ghost since some did see me at night. Despite the ghost stories about me, I am really only a spirit which saw many changes through the past to present. I know everything in the school whether it’s the newest technology, education, fashion, gossips or trends.

Sixty years ago, when I was first created, the hall used to be a damp place with barely any lights. There was a strong smell of blackboards and if I squinted carefully down the hall, I saw dust chalk floating around, most visibly under the lights. On the either side of the hall, were wooden

People passing by me down the hall were all in their uniforms. The ladies wore long skirts with petticoats and blouses, while the guys wore suits with ties, dark socks and dress shoes. During class time, it was silent in the hall. Occasionally, there would be students walking down the hall to use the bathroom or go to the principal’s office. There were also moments when I heard children screaming or teachers yelling at their students. As soon as the hand bell is swung signalling the first bell, students would march in twos behind their teacher into their classroom. Later the janitor will walk down the hallway ringing a small bell for classes to start. Unlucky students who were late were punished, a grave catastrophe. Then after came the announcement from several speakers located outside. In the early morning, two boys from each class would be assigned to fill a bucket of water. The majority of them would race to see who will get to the well first, which was located miles away from the school. When I walk down the hall, there were some classroom doors that were open. Inside was filled with approximately sixty students, ranged from grade one to eight. The classroom is tiered so every

Through many changes of mankind, now is the generation where technology exists that were impossible decades ago. The hallway I now walk down everyday is always bright, lined with lockers and door finishing off with the nicely polished floor as a grand entrance. There are colourful posters posted on the wall of different events happening in the school. During the morning before the first bell, students will be around in the hallways and the multi-purpose room, hanging out with friends. Others will go early to their next class to prepare. Most of them have their phone out taking photos, listening to music or posting on social media. During break time, the hallway is packed and can be hard to walk around. Students will go to their lockers, the sound of metal can be heard from far away. As I walk down the stairs, I can taste the food coming from the cafeteria that will to be served. Pop, rap or kpop music can be often heard during lunch from the speakers. The students wore different coloured clothes: pants, shorts hoodies, skirts or whatever they prefer. Teachers will walk down the hall and wave to students. Laughter can be heard everywhere in the hall. When I peek into the classroom, the desks are neat and arranged. The classroom is filled with different books and education-related posters. Students all carry their own textbooks and go to the class with their own grade. Sport events often happen which many people go to the gym to watch or to