#moving school

I know we can’t do this right now cause of covid-19 BUT

when you graduate or move school the next time that school had like a ‘open day’ (*)

Go to it! you can see how the school changed, what teachers are still there any new activities they do, who won the school awards, see your favourite teacher etc

But also You can fuck around and be a pain in the ass the the bad teachers I’M NOT SAYING to go and vandalize the school or be out right mean to the staff but If the principal (like mine was) was a complete asshole, be passive aggressive Her: How have you been? Me: Oh yeah great! therapy starting to help, I go to a new school who are really wonderful, helping me catch up on all the work that you guys didn’t teach me, I feel so supported now days

Calling staff by their first name It’s so funny

Teacher: I didn’t expect you to be here, what a lovely surprise Me: Yeah, I wanted to see what the school is like after I left, how are the year 7s going Rachel

I don't wanna show how sad I am because i don't wanna make this about me - neither of them want to leave but their parents are making them.

I feel as if in year 7 it’s different as everyone is new but in sixth form there are people who already have their place with their friends etc and I feel as if I’m intruding. 

A few moments ago my parents told me that I’ll be moving house and school next year.

I wasn’t really surprised because I saw it coming, they’d been hinting at it since last year, so instead of being sad I’m excited!

I think that this might even help my “Maiko Journey” that I talked about earlier, at a new school/town I’ll be a new face and will be able to start from a clean slate.

I can do it! I can try hard this year and prove all I want! I’m independent, mature and fit for possible student exchange in 2016.

it’s definitely tricky when you feel like you’re moving to a totally different setting as it feels like here. I think the best advice I can give you is to be kind and friendly and genuine, this is what will attract other people to you no matter both of your backgrounds. I’m sure doing this you will be able to find people who have similar personalities/that you get along with well.

In terms of being shy and your community service, I know this can be hard but I think one of the best things you can do with confidence is fake it till you make it. People like friendly people and especially those that are willing to make an effort. I’m not saying put on an extravagant fake personality but it is a good idea to talk to them and attempt to make conversation no matter how scared you are.