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Hi there. My name is Niamh and I'm 13 years old. I'm

Hi there.
My name is Niamh and I'm 13 years old. I'm from Ireland and I will be starting secondary school in September. I am incredibly nervous about this and I spend most nights laying awake worrying. I had a few close friends in primary school but I'm the only one going to my new secondary school. I know no one and I'm petrified of getting bullied. I don't know what to do... I think if someone could give me some advice or something that would put my mind at ease.
Help me? :(

 

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wanderer* 1 decade ago
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This is like Irish kids unite over here! MY PEOPLE, I LOVE YOU. It'll be ok. You'll end up understanding more after your first few days ;)
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SammiiClancy 1 decade ago
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heya:) I'm Irish too:D I'm going into second year:) Last year i was in the same position as you :L I was the only person that was going to the school I was going to and I was sent of to boarding school in Mullingar and I had loads of friends in Sligo but to be honest don't worry! on the first week everyone will want to make friends!
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BlackButterflies 1 decade ago
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hey there friend, i was pretty much in the same boat as you - i had a few close friends in primary school and i was the only one going to my new school. i know that it's different for everyone, but secondary school was (and still is) the best time of my life. i think you'll find that everyone there will be in the same boat as you and you'll fit into a group of friends soon enough :) also, welcome to witty!!!
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___Cryptic___ 1 decade ago
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I'm going into third year in September and I can honestly say that when I was going into first year I was terrified too. I never really had any friends in primary school, and I was afraid that it would be the same story in secondary school. Looking back now, I realise how I had absolutely nothing to worry about; everyone was just as nervous as I was. Believe me, you'll be fine c: You will meet so many new and interesting people, and make lots of friends. You should stop worrying about it and start looking forward to starting secondary school, you're going to make so many fantastic memories in the years to come :D <3
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sneekyninja 1 decade ago
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I hated my first year because I was bullied for being the creepy kid. join a lot of activates to meet new people and if possible make older friends. They introduce you to more people and keep bullies your age away. Most upper classmen don't actually hate underclassmen as long as you're not stupid.
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★♡flying high♥☆* 1 decade ago
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Hey I'm going into 3rd yearr woo exams:L anyway it takes time to get used to at first but you make great friends p... Don't be worried about it most other people feel the exact same way as you,
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siobhan583 1 decade ago
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I'm going into fifth year now, and secondary school has been the best experience of my life.
When I was a little first year going into secondary school for the first time, I was terrified like you are now. My older brother was four years ahead of me, so I kinda knew the school. I'm anti-social at best, and I had had a horrible time in primary school. I was bullied because of my looks and because I'm quite frankly rubbish at sports. But when I got to secondary school, I started drama and music and art, and I found my place and got new friends who had similar interests to me.
You will find your place, too. I guarantee that everyone in your year is nervous about something, and everyone wants to make friends and fit in. It doesn't happen overnight, though, and it will take time for you to get into routine and find friendships. Over time it'll all become easy to you, and your first year will fly by, I promise you. You will have great experiences and, as someone said below, once you're settled in properly you'll think all this worrying was silly. So just try to come out of your shell a little, even saying hi to someone in the hall could be the start of a friendship.
Sorry for the uber long comment.
Oh, and welcome to Witty ^_^
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mynameisniamh 1 decade ago
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Wow, thank you so much for the lovely long comment. I guess after awhile I'll find my way. Thank you!!
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lithium* 1 decade ago
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ok hi
so I'm going into third year now, and when I was starting, I had good friends from primary school - turns out we didn't end up in the same class, so I know how you feel.
All I will say is that you'll be fine. The rest of the people in the class will all be in the same position as you, and they will all be just as nervous.
remember to stay in touch with all of your old friends and don't worry if you don't have a best friend within the first week. Building a good friendship takes time :)
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mynameisniamh 1 decade ago
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Thank you!! It's cool to get some advice from someone who's been in my position. I hope everything goes well..
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lithium* 1 decade ago
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you'll be grand :)
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BETHANY* 1 decade ago
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Dont worry, i went through the exact same thing. I was the only person from my school going to this all girls school. i left my friends and i was scared of being alone and of bullying, but I'm almost in year 9 now and im having a great time. i didnt know what to do, and i was so worried before i started, but i was just myself and even though i was scared to death i talked to people. So i would say its best to make friends by being yourself, dont be someone else to please people, you will find that as soon as you meet a few people, all this worrying was really silly, and that there was nothing to be scared about! xx good luck, im sure you will settle into your new school just fine (:
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mynameisniamh 1 decade ago
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Thank you so so much. I am honestly so worried but I think you've helped me a lot. I just have to wait for September >:(
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BETHANY* 1 decade ago
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You will be fine honestly xx
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thepoetscorner 1 decade ago
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hey :)
I know how you feel.
I am starting (I think what you call college...?)
the best advice I an give is BE OUTGOING
going to every social event helps
connect through your friends and see if they have friends who are going to that school
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mynameisniamh 1 decade ago
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Thank you! I was hoping someone would comment :( I'm naturally a really shy person but I'm in a few clubs, so I suppose it'll help.. Thank you again (:
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thepoetscorner 1 decade ago
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No problem!
You should tell me how it goes.
best of luck ☺
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posted July 7, 2013 at 12:33pm UTC tagged with advice, help, nervous, ireland, secondaryschool, imsorryifthisisntaquote

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