Class WhatsApp

[Tigertigerburningbright1]

Please help. My DS started reception last month. I've spoken to a couple of mums in the que for pick up etc but don't know anybody properly, just to say hi in passing so far. Overheard the other day that there is a class or potentially a year watsapp group (2 form entry) . Please tell me how I get into this without a, making a complete tit of myself or b, wanting an embarrassment hole to swallow me up for not already being on it. Tia

Just ask! When people don’t know each other they don’t know who is or is not on the WhatsApp. They’ll happily add you.

you just need say “hi I’m x’s mum and I heard there was a class WhatsApp group. Is it possible to get added on? It’s always good to know what’s going on.”

Could you just ask one of the mums you talk to in the queue when waiting?? Just mention that you were wondering if there's a Whatsapp chat for the class and if they say yes, ask if you can be added. People will happily add you, I am sure

Hello! Is there a parents of the school / friends of the school Facebook group?
there are always lots of posts on ours asking for links to class whatsapp groups … that would be your best bet!
Have you got any party invites yet? That’s also a good way to get started as well.

alternatively if there is a Facebook group for where you live / town / village etc…. Ask on that as well ?

But I feel like an utter idiot. They are all merrily chatting away and I'm just stood there with a baby strapped to me. Im aware I'm going to see theese people twice a day, 5 days a week for at least 10 years potentially. I'm so socially awkward

Not aware of any class WhatsApp’s for my kids class if there was one I’ve never been told about it and have 2 in primary tbh I’m like you I would be too embarrassed to ask! But never heard anyone mention one anyway

Just ask who can add you. It isn’t an exclusive thing. Just someone will start it and they can only add people when they know your number and that you want to be added. Also make sure dc’s dad is also added so you don’t become the rememberer of everything school related forevermore!

I commented on the school FB page about something reception related and another mum commented asking if I wanted to be added to the group. Otherwise I wouldn't have known.

Just ask one of the mums you say hi to at the gate, it'll be fine!

Completely understand feeling socially awkward about it. But seriously - nothing to be embarrassed about! Just pluck up the courage to ask someone and it might make it easier if you're already having general casual chat with someone and then you bring it up. Once you're on the group chat, you might find it easier to make friends x