Starting a new school

Not knowing anyone - isolation

Wanting to make friends

Meeting new teachers and school staff

Finding your way around a new school

New academic expectations

Keeping up with the workload

Staying focused in class

Find out if there's anyone you know going to the same school as you - buddy up!

Visit the school and find out where everything is

Visualise your first day going successfully - try to stay positive and calm

Have a friend you can talk to when things get stressful or when you need a sounding board

Plan your meals and try to meal prep healthy options to keep your energy up

Familiarise yourself to the timetable and class information

Organise all the items you'll need

Find out where to go/ who you can ask when you need help

Get enough sleep!