HOW TO START THE SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT – PART 2
Every school year is a new opportunity
– to make friends, to get good grades, to challenge
yourself with something new. Read on as several Miss
O Club members share their ideas on how to make the
beginning of school a smooth ride!
Worried About Secondary School?
By: Shannon, 11 (aka girlie_girl)
 Hey Girls,
I bet you girls are scared about starting secondary
school or have just started secondary school like I
have. My mom said, “There is nothing to be scared
of,” when I started secondary school but I was
petrified!
When I walked into the hall, all the children were
looking at me and my friend. I felt like crying and
running home but I just sat down and tried to look
confident. These are most of us girls’ worries:
- getting lost
- not making any friends
- getting bullied
- getting told-off
- Finding the bathroom
…and probably more. You won’t get lost all the time,
but if you do, the teachers will understand because
you are new.
You will make loads of friends but make sure you
chose the right ones!
I’m not saying you won’t get bullied but if you do,
go and tell a teacher or a mentor or stay away from
them.
There will be loads of children to ask where the
toilet is so don’t be scared.
Well I guess my mom was right there is nothing to be
scared of because I have made loads of new friends.
I haven’t got lost but if I did I would ask a pupil
at the school! I haven’t been bullied yet either. If
you have any problems ask your parents or ask for
some advice on miss o and friends. So don’t be
SCARED!
Middle
School Mishaps: They’re Easy To Get Into, Hard To
Get Out Of!
By: Sara, 11 (aka march31997)
 If you’re going to middle school you probably
think, "Cool! More time to spend with my friends!"
As it turns out, people usually end up losing
friends in Middle school. If you and your BFF are
drifting apart, it’s not easy to come together
again. It’ll take some work, but here are some tips
to make it easier.
- Ask your friends to sit at your table at
lunch.
- When an opportunity is given for a group
project, try to get together with your friends!
- DONT TALK ABOUT THEM BEHIND THEIR
BACKS!
- And, most of all, just be a good friend.
(Open the door, compliment, etc.)
How to
Make Friends
By: lpurple1500
 Have you ever felt like you have no friends, and
tend to be alone? Well, I’m going to teach you the
perfect way to make a friend.
- If you are new in school and don’t know
anybody, observe others. Pick out the ones that
seem caring, nice, loyal, honest, and would make
good friends.
- When you see another peer alone or lonely,
you should consider walking up, shoulders
straight with a smile, and saying, "Hi, how are
you? My name is _______, and do you want to go
play a game with me?" This is the way most
people met their best friends.
- If you see someone sad or hurt and are
sitting alone, approach them and ask if they are
okay, and offer to tell them funny stories to
cheer them up or take them to the nurse (if they
are hurt or ill). This is how I made my best
friend!
- If there is a welcome committee at your
school, you should ask them if anybody is
willing to be friends with you. If you are NOT
new to a school, you should go up to people who
seem nice and ask them to play a game or help
you with something.
I’m sure you will make a lot of good friends
quickly with my tips. Good luck!
NOTE: Never, EVER, try to buy friends with fancy
toys, games, or expensive food. Those people will
use you, not become your friend. | 
