11 mantras for your move to big School
Posted: by Jo Tuesday, 29 August 2017 @ 14:33
Moving from your primary school
up to secondary school can be a scary time. You are often leaving behind
friends, and moving to an unfamiliar building with completely new teachers.
Classes are often bigger;
suddenly, you are back to being the youngest in the school; homework is a
greater amount, and harder; and the school environment itself is likely to be
substantially larger.
Teachers treat you in a more
grown-up way, but there are often more rules to follow and higher expectations
placed on you.
You might be a little nervous,
but it’s also a really exciting time. A time to make new friends and learn new
things. You may feel a little anxious initially, until the environment feels familiar
and safe - but you’ll adapt within a few weeks.
Here are some mantras that we
think might be helpful, to repeat in your head, if you do feel stressed or
anxious:
Mantras for when you feel there is too much work:

- I am learning and growing every day
-
The harder I work, the luckier I get
-
Hard work brings sweet rewards
Mantras for when you are feeling stressed:
- Breathe, slow down, be calm
- I choose calm over anxiety
- I breathe in strength and I breathe out fear
Mantras for when you feel angry with another
pupil, or
someone upsets you:
- Let it go
- Treat others as I want to be treated
- Today I choose happiness

Mantras for when you
want to motivate yourself:
- Choose to shine
- Today I feel…[pick your favourite positive word]
It takes everyone a little while
to settle into a new school, but if you stay positive, and welcome the chance
to learn new things and make new friends, it’s a really exciting time in your
life. Enjoy!