Changing Schools

Are you moving to secondary school soon? Hopefully you'll be happy at the new school. But maybe you've been bullied at your current school and you're concerned that the bullies are moving to the same school.

Well you can always get your parents to contact the secondary school NOW and make them aware of the situation. That way the school can ensure that the bullying doesn't continue and that you are not put in the same class as people who have bullied you before.

And if you're worried generally about moving to secondary school then read our Moving Up! leaflet which has lots of useful tips for making friends, coping with the homework etc.

It is exciting and sometimes a bit frightening to go to secondary school. There will be new things to learn, the school may be bigger, you will have more teachers and more homework.

You will also make new friends and have fun.

Kidscape has talked to lots of young people and has gathered together some tips that helped them to make the move easier. Read them and try to:

• Talk over your fears
• Relax
• Enjoy yourself!

Download the Moving Up leaflet

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