Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2020 English Language Question 20

Good morning, fellow students and teachers. Did you know that 19 % of us - that is 38 out of every 200 students surveyed - admit to feeling stressed most days? Stress is not a distant problem; it lives in our classrooms, our homes, and even in the quiet moments between lessons. I remember a week last term when I stayed up until dawn cramming for exams, my mind racing with worries about grades and future plans. I thought I was alone, but the numbers proved otherwise. This personal struggle taught me that mental health is as vital as any subject we study. We must ask ourselves: what kind of community do we want to be? One that hides its pain, or one that embraces support? Let us choose compassion, let us choose openness, let us choose resilience. The new counselling centre on the second floor is here for us - a safe space where trained professionals listen, guide, and help us develop coping strategies. I urge each of you to visit the centre, to talk, to seek help, and to support a friend who may be struggling. Together, we can build a school where mental well‑being is celebrated as much as academic achievement. Let us act now, for a healthier tomorrow. Thank you.