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simpson · 01/09/2016 00:11

Hi...

Just wondering if other parents/kids are worrying about starting secondary school. We have had tears (from DS) tonight and we still have another week to go!!

I am sure he will be fine but I am worrying (as is he).

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ono40 · 02/09/2016 12:25

DS2 starts on Tuesday. DS1 is in Y13 at the same school and has loved it so no worries about anything specific. I think he is a little nervous as he is the only one from his primary who is going there.

To be honest I am done with the whole English education system and the way the goalposts change. I can't believe we have to go through it all over again but I will put on my best smiley face and stock up on sticky backed plastic for next week's book backing marathon!

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simpson · 02/09/2016 10:13

DS knows a few...there are a handful from his primary school (one he will travel with) and a couple from his football club.

He said to me last night that the waiting to start is worse than actually starting. His first day is Wednesday.

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dwinnol · 02/09/2016 09:00

DS starts today. He woke at 6am all excited, DD (yr 10) is rolling her eyes at the enthusiasm.
He's lucky that he will know a lot of kids there because he plays a lot of sport and goes to clubs with kids from lots of other primary schools.

Did your school do a good transition? Ours had a sports day, music day, science day and an after school club so they feel fairly comfortable already.

I had a lump in my throat as he walked off with his mates this morning but I'm sure he'll be fine.

OP does your DS know many going to the school?

joandyr72 · 02/09/2016 07:32

The school my son is going to has a summer school for the new year 7s for 2 weeks every summer holidays.
It is the only school on town that does it and has been a blessing.
They have taken part in a wide variety of lessons, sports and team building activities all free. This has helped them meet their new classmates and find their way around the school with no older kids there.
Fab idea and he is so confident about going now.
On Tuesday they also start school an hour before all the others and have lunch early for the first week.
Good luck to all the new starters.

LoadingDishwasher · 02/09/2016 06:57

Mine eldest is starting this morning.....I hope the day goes well, he's not really looking forward to it.

Titsywoo · 01/09/2016 23:32

Yes DD starts next Weds and I think I am almost as nervous as she is (although not showing it to her!). I'm mostly nervous about her walking to and from school - I'm just being silly I guess. Her induction day went well and hopefully she will make friends ok.

Dickorydockwhatthe · 01/09/2016 21:56

Just labelled things now starting to feel mixed emotions, scared, excited, nervous.

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simpson · 01/09/2016 11:55

Just labelled all his uniform (he helped) and he seems a bit brighter today Smile

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PonderingProsecco · 01/09/2016 09:01

My ds just started. Think I am wobbling more than him though!

MyFriendsCallMeOh · 01/09/2016 04:31

Meant to say good luck to everyone starting. It's a big milestone but the fear of the unknown if often worse than reality.

MyFriendsCallMeOh · 01/09/2016 04:30

Mine started today and had a fantastic start. She was nervous and excited but loved it, she's got a good class and lovely teacher. Only downside is she's on the third floor and they did a scavenger hunt today (brand new school building) so she went up a down "a million steps."

Dickorydockwhatthe · 01/09/2016 04:26

Yep hence why I'm guessing I'm still awake and a cannot sleep!!! Ds was bullied in his last year of primary big falling out with popular kid plus he has SEN. I am so hoping he will fit in better at secondary and things will be different.

VandaDarkFlame · 01/09/2016 00:22

My ds2 starts next Tuesday. I think he has mixed feelings about it, he's excited to go, but also worried about making friends and being bullied, which we had problems with at primary. As my ds1 is already at this school, I know who I can contact if we do have problems

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