10 things I learnt in Secondary School

10 Things I
Learnt in
Secondary
School

#guestbloggerphoebe, #school

1
Be independent. I didn't even know how to get around school until about a year after being there because I relied so much on other people. Work out where your lessons are and the quickest way of getting there.
2
It’s better to be complimented on your personality than your physical appearance and you're more than the amount of people who find you attractive.
3
If someone doesn't text you back don’t panic they may be busy and have a good reason for delaying their response.
4
Missing a party or not being invited isn't the be all and end all, and things are always happening so do your best to be part of it and make memories. Even if those memories are just going to the park with your two best friends on a summer’s day or being wrapped up in blankets watching a film in the winter. Don't waste your time feeling sorry for yourself, go out and make things happen, else you'll regret it.
5
Ask for help. Don't work yourself up about not understanding something in a lesson, if you don't understand it someone else probably won't either. Ask your parents, friends or teachers for help or advice if you feel you have a problem, and remember you're not alone.
6
Change will happen and people will drift in and out of your friendship group, that’s only natural so please don't let it bother you.
7
Take photos and lots of them!
8
In a few years’ time most of your problems in secondary school will be so insignificant you probably won't even remember them yourself. So with that in mind, before you get worked up over something or someone else's opinion, ask yourself, "does this really matter?" and I guarantee you 99% of the time it won't.
9
YOU ARE LITERALLY NEVER GOING TO SEE ANY OF THESE PEOPLE AGAIN IF YOU DONT WANT TO and I promise you won't remember the names of someone who made you cry or people that ditched you or call you names behind your back. So move on and try not to bear grudges.
10
It all ends, eventually. I've finished now and although you couldn't pay me to spend another year at school, part of me still doesn't want to move on because the last five years have been some of the best years of my life and I've met some amazing people and made some great memories.

These are just some of the things I've learnt during my time in secondary school which I wish someone had told me when I started.

Phoebe….x

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sharklover

ok. so i have started school now and it is ssoooooo great. i am really happy here. gooood luck 2 all u guyss. your amazing.

Gigi

5 more things I’ve learnt throughout secondary school as a girl going into y12: -don’t be too dependent on your friends, talk to people you don’t know as well, hang out with that one kid you sit next to in a random class one day, cause sometimes you need your independence. - be confident and be proud!!!!! Don’t let anyone make fun of you or say stuff for example when I was in y8 a girl made fun of my leg hair and at the time I was insecure but as I got older I realised “hey, that was stupid of HER to say” - study well, but let yourself have a break - I’ve had periods where I studied all night and quite literally got 2 hours of sleep before an exam and there are periods where I would do absolutely nothing and spend 20 minutes during tutor time revising if that even, so you need to find a balance that works for you -have fun!!!! Loads of people in my year would always try to be cool but that is so boring. We’re growing up, we still have time to be weird and that’s okay. One example is my friends somewhere have a video of me waltzing with another of our friends while waiting outside of an art classroom - THATS WHAT YOU REMEMBER FROM SCHOOL! - and finally don’t stress yourself out too much. Exams are of course important and you should try your best in them but it’s not the end of the world if you don’t get the highest score in the world. Or if you’re stressing out over an essay, talk to someone about it and get help. Have fun and be yourself that’s what being a teen is about! Secondary school and your friends you’ll make there are really fun and enjoy it while it lasts!!!!! Stay safe everyone and well done to anyone who recently got their gcse results!

Meow

I’m going into year 8 (grade 7). The first year of secondary school was tough, but I wouldn’t have changed anything. Enjoy it and the opportunities that come from a secondary school. I’ve made some friends I think I will have for life, and kept many from primary too. It will be hard. But it will be worth it. Try not to be miserable or scared. If you build a bad image of secondary school, chances are you’ll find it bad, because in your head, it’s shrouded in a thick grey cloud. Make the most of everything offered to you and stay positive - summer does come, eventually!

shark lover

I am soooo looking forward 2 secondery school!!!"

to sara from shark lover

and me to!

Charlotte

Reply to :) ME TOO

I'm starting secondary school in September and I'm so excited!!

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