School has started and for a lot of parents it’s a
relief because their children are actually getting back into learning after
spending most of the summer playing or relaxing on holiday. Some children are very
excited about going to a new class, a new school and having a new teacher but for others it can be a very scary time.
Here are some points that can help as you start your new
school.
Prepare
for School
Make sure you have everything ready for school including
your maths set, the right footware and any other item you may need. If
there’s a school bus that picks you up, be sure to know what time it arrives
and what time you are expected home. Your parents will probably have all the
information but it is also good to know it too because parents do forget (sometimes).
Remember
Landmarks
Starting school can be quite daunting especially if you
are new to the school. Even if you are
not new, you will still need to find your new class and your new
teacher. In addition the move from elementary to secondary can be quite scary. Some schools are quite large so you may need to memorize
landmarks.
Watch
and Observe
It might be a good idea to watch and observe what is
going on before you get deeply involved with others. Learn how things are done. If you are new to the school, it may have a different set of
rules to what you are use to.
Make Friends
Be friendly and ask other children about themselves.
Smile and make conservation. Don’t worry if you don’t make a best friend in the
first few weeks, it takes time to get to know others. Remember the golden rule,
do unto others as you would like done to you.
Ask Questions
Don’t shy away from asking questions to teachers. If you
don’t understand something in class, raise your hand and ask.
Remember that change is always overwhelming but sooner
or later you will get use to your new school and the new environment.
Always remember that you are valuable.
I wish you all
the best for the start of the new school season.
Rita Okoye aka RiRi
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