Channel 4 Learning


New Boy

Levi Barrington


Levi was possibly the least to change, both physically and in his character. He goes to another urban school in Walsall near Birmingham.

An aggressive and argumentative boy he used to wear gangster clothes around school and broke any rules about school uniform. Having almost walked out of the course he says in retrospect he is glad he stayed.

Having had the summer to reflect on himself he wants to do well in his lessons to get a decent job and succeed in life. The teachers in his year said he is conforming to wearing the school uniform, but apparently this isn't quite true, he has just been better at making sure he only rebels during breaks and before and after school, not in class. However, his friends do say he seems happier, more confident and quieter in class.

He definitely is showing all the signs of wanting to succeed at school. Girls especially have noticed he is easier to talk to and more approachable.


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