The morning of the photo shoot arrives, and for the first time all year you fail to awaken at the sound of the alarm.

While you do have time for a shower, there is no time for hair styling or breakfast. A parent will insist that you can't leave for school without some nourishment so you will attempt breakfast in a hurry. Obviously, with undue haste comes due hazard. Like watching a train crash your long-suffering mother will look on helplessly, as you spill milk down the front of your chosen outfit. Having spent two hours the previous evening trying on - and eventually finding suitable clothes, this little accident will cause considerable stress. Still, no use crying over spilt milk.

A quick change and off to school means that at least the rest of the household can relax.

If you are very lucky your class will be the first of the day to be snapped by the photographer and this will minimise the chance of any further mishaps. Failing that, you will have to proceed through the timetable with extreme caution. It should be possible to make it to break time in tact, but caution should be taken depending on the classes attended. Particular care around pens2paint or charcoal is recommended.

Eventually, you will be snapped and think no more about the whole stressful business for a few weeks.