Ten tips for thriving in a new school!
Starting a new school can be daunting... so take a look through our tips!
1. Be confident:
First impressions are important, so keep your head high and don’t slouch… If you walk with confidence people will think you are confident!
2. Smile
Smiling makes you more approachable. Smile and others will smile with you!
3. Be honest
Don’t exaggerate or make up cool things about yourself (or other people!). It won’t be so cool when the truth comes out.
4. Talk to the person sitting next to you
Saying ‘hi’ may be all it takes to start a friendship!
5. Research
Find out about the school – there may be a website, or you could try talking to older pupils.
6. Get orientated
Take up that offer of visiting the school before you go. Ask for a tour or a map of the school; asking for directions is a good way to get to know people too.
7. Take time getting used to the school
You’ll get to know where everything is eventually, so don’t rush and don't stress!
8. Make an effort to make new friends
Be open to new friends; if your old friends are true friends, they’ll be happy for you to find new friends too.
9. Join in with something!
Join a team, a club or an activity. People who share the same interests as you are likely to be your kind of people.
10. New place = new opportunity.
A new school is a possible chance to start over if you need to.
Check out loads more in the Lifebabble guide to school.
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