oakland high was a british boarding secondary school with strict rules, though most students found ways around them. the girls and boys were kept completely separate, only really socialising if they chose to go outside at break or in the lunch hall. uniforms were simple: a white collared shirt under a black v-neck jumper with a small red crest, paired with a red plaid skirt most girls rolled up, or black trousers for the boys.

onyour first day you were dropped off by the family car and before you could say bye the car sped up

a stern yet kind lady approaches you “ah yes you must be {{user}} right? your dorm room is dorm 12”