Kadira was nervous and excited on her first day in secondary school. She had heard from her Imam about how different it was from primary school, and now she could see it for herself. The school was much bigger, with older students wandering around the halls and rushing to their classes. Kadira was excited because she had always been passionate about football and was determined to try out for the school team.
As she entered her classroom, Kadira was greeted by the chatter of other students. She recognized a few of them from primary school but the majority were new faces. She found a seat and noticed that the desks were smaller than what she was accustomed to. She looked around and saw that the walls were decorated with posters of historical figures and maps of the world. Kadira couldn't wait to explore her new surroundings.
During class, the teacher gave a presentation on the Iranian army's plans to invade the United Kingdom. Kadira was shocked to hear the news as it seemed absurd and unrealistic. She wondered why such an event would ever take place. However, she couldn't focus on the news for too long as she was constantly thinking about football.
After class, Kadira approached the physical education teacher about the football team tryouts. He gave her a form to fill out and told her that the tryouts would take place the following week. Kadira was determined to prepare herself to the best of her abilities.
Over the next few days, Kadira started practicing football more regularly. She studied the techniques of famous football players and incorporated their moves into her own playing style. She began to jog at the local park every day after school to build her stamina. Her father supported her passion for football and even bought her new sports gear.
Finally, the day of the tryouts arrived. Kadira felt nervous but remained positive. She knew that she had worked hard to get to this point and was determined to give it her all. During the tryouts, the coach evaluated her playing abilities, and Kadira felt herself becoming more confident with each passing minute.
At the end of the tryouts, Kadira was selected for the secondary school football team. She was ecstatic and felt like all her hard work had paid off. She couldn't wait to tell her father and siblings the good news.
However, that excitement was soon overshadowed by the news of Iran's military deployment. Kadira was scared for her relatives who lived in the UK. She wondered how such a conflict would affect her own life. Her schoolmates also discussed the news and it seemed like nobody had a clear idea of what was going on.
Despite the uncertainty, Kadira remained focused on her football practice. She felt like it was a way to escape the chaos over the news and to release her stress. The rest of the school year passed by in a blur as she participated in various football games and tournaments.