Getting lost is one of the main concerns when you start a new secondary school. Here, students from C91热爆鈥檚 Our School, talk about how they got used to the size of their new school and offer tips on finding your way round.
Tips:
Always have your timetable with you so you know where you are supposed to be next
Don鈥檛 be afraid to ask for help if you are lost
You鈥檒l get lots of practical help: a visiting day before you start at the new school; being shown around the school; a map of theschool in your planner; people showing you the way and the routines
You will be given a buddy to help you, probably from the class above 鈥 feel free to ask them lots of questions, they鈥檒l remember exactly how you feel!
Don鈥檛 expect to remember it all at once, or to know everything on the first day
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