Home› Work & Study
If you need urgent support, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For Crisis Support (open 24/7) text THEMIX to 85258.
Read the community guidelines before posting ✨
Please help us out!

We have our annual survey out, asking a few questions about you, your needs and preferences, and the impact of our services. It should take around 5-8 minutes and by completing it, you will be entered for a chance to win a £200 Love2Shop voucher (in line with our privacy policy)

Click here to fill out our survey.

School

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
edited March 2024 in Work & Study
Im getting ready to go into secondary school. Any advice?z15folejonov.jpeg
Post edited by JustV on

Comments

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 335 The Mix Regular
    Hiya,
    I'll try to give any advice that I can as a current year 11.

    - Get a map of the school this can normally be printed from the school's website.
    - Talk to people who are going to the same secondary school as you
    - practice packing what you need for school.
    Theres some more in here as well https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/sites/default/files/moving-on-top-tips-for-pupils.pdf

    Good luck with September.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
    Thank you!
  • AzzimanAzziman Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 2,543 Boards Guru
    I'd also say, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Everyone else there will also be new and a little nervous, it's okay to feel that way. Be friendly, get yourself ready (school supplies, uniform if you have one etc), and a map is always handy. If you get lost, don't be afraid to ask for directions, everyone feels a bit lost on their first day. You'll be fine :)
    FAQ | How to report a post | How to report spam
    I'm a community moderator. I'm here to help guide discussions and make sure Community Guidelines are followed. I can't send DMs, but you can message @TheMix or email community@themix.org.uk with questions or concerns.
  • Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 5,456 Part of The Furniture
    What a great question! Is there anything you would like advice on in particular @hiimjazzy?

    As a community, we will all help but it will depend on how you are currently feeling about going into secondary school.

    Good luck from us as well :)
    FAQ | How to report a post | How to report spam
    I'm a community moderator. I'm here to help guide discussions and make sure Community Guidelines are followed. I can't send DMs, but you can message @TheMix or email community@themix.org.uk with questions or concerns.
  • AislingDMAislingDM Posts: 1,666 Extreme Poster
    Couldn't agree more with the ask for directions if you can! Also sometimes it can feel like the 6th formers are really big and old and grown up but honestly once you get there it's like time flies by and most people should want to help the younger students through what can be a disorienting time. On a less positive note, I'd also try to get as familiar as possible with which 'rules' are especially enforced at your school so you can prepare as best as possible in advance. For example, my school was especially aggy if you didn't bring your PE kit compared with some other schools. Once you get familiar with stuff like that it can make your time a bit easier in terms of not getting into trouble. <3
    FAQ | How to report a post | How to report spam
    I'm a community moderator. I'm here to help guide discussions and make sure Community Guidelines are followed. I can't send DMs, but you can message @TheMix or email community@themix.org.uk with questions or concerns.
Sign In or Register to comment.