ABSTRACT
‘But Mum, please! It’s really awful this term – we’re doing gymnastics and I’ve got my period. I really, really hate athletics! It’s stupid. We have to wear shorts! And it’s with the boys! I can’t do it! Pleasssssse – you’ve just got to say I’m not feeling well. It doesn’t have to be long, but she’ll make me do it if I don’t have a note!’
