Back to School

It's nearly time to go back to school! Feeling excited, nervous, or just wondering what to expect...? Find everything you need for a new school year, right here with CBBC. From tips and advice to makes and quizzes, we have you covered.

Anxious going back to school? Four tips from A Kind of Spark

Addie was going back to the same school but a different building. Here are four things Addie tried to help her cope.

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Back to School with Blue Peter

Quiz: Do you know September? Quiz
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Quiz: Are you back to school ready? Quiz
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Quiz: Is your brain ready for school? Quiz
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Joel goes BTS at Malory Towers. Video
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Gladiators star Nitro shares his top school tips

The new school year can be a little scary and overwhelming, but TV star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey has some great advice so you can have the best start to the new term.

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Make these for your friends!

Make Friendship Bracelets with Esme Morgan. Comments
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Make your own animal bookmark. Interactive
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Make an amazing paper plane launcher. Comments
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Make your own worry pet. Comments
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How to get Blue Peter badges

Find out about each Blue Peter badge and discover how you can join the club and get your hands on one!

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School life with Malory Towers

Malory Towers - A Year in the Life. Game
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QUIZ: What happened in Malory Towers series 6? Quiz
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Which Malory Towers student are you? Quiz
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Malory Towers' Secret Diary Adventure. Quiz
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Malory Towers: Get ready for Back to School

It's never a bad time to start preparing for school. Whether it's just about to start or you're midway through, let Gwen and Darrell from Malory Towers teach you the top tips for what to pack for school.

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Watch the latest series

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The Traitor. Series 7. Video, 28 minutes
Gwen’s future looks uncertain, and Jo is shocked by Lily's news about the school.
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Available for over a year
The Last Day of Malory Towers. Series 7. Video, 29 minutes
On her last day, Darrell has to reveal Lily’s plans before Malory Towers is lost forever.
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Available for over a year
The Abandoned Cottage. Series 7. Video, 25 minutes
Lily Vernon is hiding out secretly in the abandoned cottage and asks Jo for help.
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Available for over a year
The Intruder. Series 7. Video, 24 minutes
Felicity and June follow a mysterious girl to Miss Grayling’s study - what does she want?
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Available for over a year

Lifebabble's top tips for being yourself :)

Help me out - school pressure. Article
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Help me out - new school. Article
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Ten tips for thriving in a new school! Comments
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Stress buster - colouring in! Interactive
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How to make friends at school. Article
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How to make friends and manage difficult relationships in secondary school. Article
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How to be more confident at school. Article
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Make super awesome sushi for your packed lunch

Stand out from the crowd with amazing looking Japanese inspired sushi. A bento box is a Japanese lunch box typically containing one full meal. Make your own delicious Pokémon Poké Ball, penguin or a panda bear and build a cute bento box for your lunch!

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The coolest crafts and creations

Create your own back to school pencil case. Comments
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How to make a paper pencil pot. Interactive
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Make an origami lizard pen pot! Comments
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Take it to the Top: Stand up to Bullying. Game
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Take a look at your anti-bullying superheroes. Comments
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Your Anti-Bullying Week Stories. Video, 2 minutes
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Flags of the world Quiz | Do you know this flag?

Do you know your flags of the world? Think you're a pro at guessing which flag belongs to which country? Have a go at this Top Class 'Flags of the World' quiz to see if you can get a high score.

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