Schools out for summer - summer holidays support thread

Former Member

Hi everyone,

We know that schools breaking up brings a whole range of mixed feelings for different people. Maybe you're feeling relieved at the thought of having a breather from the stresses and pressures of school, or maybe you're feeling as though you're losing much of your support network and daily routine. Whatever you're feeling is completely valid.

We thought it would be worth creating a thread where you can share whatever you're feeling with us and support one another. What will you be getting up to during the summer holidays? What things do you think other people should try? How are you feeling about the long break ahead?

Take care,
Harry

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ebyrne556

Morning everyone! I just wanted to see well done for finishing the school year! You should all be really proud of yourselves and i hope you have a great summer

Amy22

Also wanted wish everyone a great summer break and well done for finishing the school year too. As a recent college graduate I know how hard the summer can be especially after doing coursework and exams and stuff.

Laura_tigger82

Can we ask how you managed to make the summer more manageable for you @Amy22?

Former Member

i bad a breakdown so my lovely sister and i made a detailed timetable of the summer because we both need some structure in our lives otherwise we'll crumble and being unorganised makes me really upset but now I'm realising it was a bad idea because I don't have the energy or motivation to stick to any of these things I've written down and when I fall behind I'm just gonna hate myself and this summer is already going so differently to how I expected so I'm like really confused and I'm so ready to go back to school amd get on with life because hanging around every day with my thoughts is just getting stupid but i also shit myself when I think about going back to school because I'm starting year 12 and if I stay at my school I'm gonna cry bcs I fucking hate everyone there but if I go to another school that s so much change idk if I'll be able to cope.

mini rant over thanks for listening

Laura_tigger82

You are allowed to be flexible with the timetable you have made @Xee - it can provide structure but you can be flexible when you need to rest etc. College and apprenticeships are additional routes you could take, have you considered these as well as sixth form for year 12?

Amy22

Laura_tigger82 wrote: »

Can we ask how you managed to make the summer more manageable for you @Amy22?

I think one thing that helped me was finding things I loved doing like certain activities I woulden't have done during the college year due to me being busy with coursework and filming on location and stuff. One thing I'd say helps is allowing yourself to have a break and rest. I know that self care is super important over the summer period especially when you may not see friends or be doing much. Having that period of rest to yourself can recharge your batteries. Finding that hobby you like can help a bit especially with anxiety or feelings really. It the distraction I guess that helps with thoughts as you have to focus on something. I know too the summer period can make people feel tired or unmotivated which is totally normal in fact as the school year can be challenging in itself so it would make sense if you are feeling tired. As I say always take time out for yourself and check in with yourself.

sinead276

Hope everyone has a nice summer holiday over the next couple of weeks