MY ADVICE FOR YEAR 6 STUDENTS STARTING YEAR 7 IN SEPTEMBER!

My advice to all the year six students starting year seven in September. 

Year 7 is going to be a little bit more challenging 

than primary school.  

So today I would like to give you some tips on what to expect in year 7 and how to navigate through it.

Try to be yourself and be kind to everyone. Be friendly to everyone because no one wants to be friends with a mean person.

There is going to be lots of drama, stay out of it and mind your business. 

1. HOMEWORK: There is going to be lots of homework! 

Try to get it done as soon as possible, then you can go and do something else. Do you want to do it without feeling stressed about getting it done

And make sure you put lots of effort into it, teachers will pick up on it if you put effort into it and they will likely give you higher grades. So I guess it’s a good habit of doing your homework or working, generally at home and not leaving things till the last minute.

Detention 

Getting detention does not define you, but it will give you a bad reputation in school.

Most secondary schools are quite strict. So be organized and try your best not to get detention. Be in school on time,  submit your homework before the deadline, wear the right uniform to school, and Don’t be rude to teachers or students in class. 

EXAMS: In year seven, you will sit an exam in a hall. So I would recommend you to revise every week beforehand and revise every night before your exam on each subject. Your teacher will provide you with some of the materials you need to revise, so try your best to study

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES /CLUBS:

Try out as many clubs as you want. Also, this club is extremely important, because it will help you with making new friends.

OLDER STUDENTS:

Don’t disrespect all the students, because it will set a bad impression of yourself. 

And If you get lost in finding your way to your next class, don’t be afraid to ask older students or a teacher for directions. 

TEACHERS/LESSONS: 

No matter what the subject is whether you like it or you don’t like same goes for the teacher, you need to concentrate and work hard because this will give you a good impression to your teacher

Try your best to concentrate in class in every lesson because you are going to learn the basis of a load of topics that you are going to need in the future years.

My final advice would be to just have fun. This school year is just about you settling into a new environment and making friends.

Be aware that Year 7 is going to be challenging and that’s life for you.

But you will be fine. I’m rooting for you!

Writing by Kehinde (Year 9 students)