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SCHOOL HAPPY
Whether it’s their first day in reception or they’re moving to a new school, who better to give your kids advice than the people who have been there, done that?
Don’t panic
Lola, 6: “Don’t worry, everyone at school is really friendly.”
Toby, 5: “The teachers are kind and will teach you lots of new things.”
You’ll love playtime
Lola, 5: “My brother is starting school soon. I will tell him there are lots of boys to play with and they are really funny and silly. He’ll like that.”
Work hard
Rory, 10: “Don’t worry if you don’t make friends straight away.”
Bruno, 12: “You’ll get used to everything. Even the uniform!”
Miles, 11: “Work hard on your first day so teachers know you’re a hard worker.”
Everyone feels nervous
Betty, 13: “If you’re starting secondary school, don’t worry about getting lost. Everyone feels the same, so don’t stress. Just ask someone. And be yourself!”
Smile and enjoy yourself
Connie, 8: “You have to be happy on your first day because the teachers will always look after you, no matter what. And school is really fun!”
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