Worse, your behavior in class has warranted corporal punishment on numerous occasions. I am surprised that you have not visited my study earlier. What do you have to say for yourself?”
I could say nothing.
“Come boy speak up – give me some reason to be lenient with you.”
“I am sorry Sir, I promise I will try harder in the future and try to stay out of trouble. This school is very different from my primary school and it is taking me a little time to adjust. I think that my motivation has been poor.”