Starting Longfield. A BIG Step
Starting secondary school is a big step for you, moving from being ‘top of the heap’ in primary school to being the new starter in secondary school. Add to that the normal anxiety of growing up and it can be a very stressful time. However, we want to make it a very exciting time for you as you get to learn, make new friends and meet many new teachers.
We often find that all the changes you experience make you very tired for the first few weeks. The days are longer and you have a lot more responsibility. You need to get used to having many teachers and classes to attend and trying to organise yourself with equipment and timetables. You can help yourself when starting secondary school by ensuring that you have the correct uniform, books and equipment.
You should always talk to your family about your new school and the highs and lows of your days. (Make sure they take an interest and listen to you.) Being able to talk things through will be invaluable for you and will also help your parent / carers to get to know about your friends and teachers.
The best source of information and advice for starting secondary school, is from the school itself so please do not hesitate to contact us if you need advice or clarification of any sort...
Thank you: Mrs S Johnson. Head teacher