0:00:03 > 0:00:04BABBLING
0:00:06 > 0:00:08What's up, Lifebabblers?
0:00:08 > 0:00:10Today we're talking about going to a new school.
0:00:10 > 0:00:13Something that can be exciting and scary.
0:00:13 > 0:00:18What were your experiences of going to a new school for the first time?
0:00:18 > 0:00:21I had loads of fears when I was starting a new school.
0:00:21 > 0:00:23This big, scary place I'd never been before
0:00:23 > 0:00:25with all these strangers.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28I wouldn't know where to go and that I would get lost.
0:00:28 > 0:00:30A very intimidating environment.
0:00:30 > 0:00:32I was worried about making new friends.
0:00:32 > 0:00:34Am I going to fit in with anyone?
0:00:34 > 0:00:37Here are some myths that probably won't happen at your new school.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40The school is actually a giant maze.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43Teachers are really alien monsters.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47The canteen doubles as a spy headquarters.
0:00:47 > 0:00:52A dragon lives in the basement and breathes fire to heat the school.
0:00:53 > 0:00:55Starting a new school can be tough.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57Here's the Lifebabble guide
0:00:57 > 0:01:00on how to survive your first week at a new school.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03Just be yourself and don't worry about fitting in straight away.
0:01:03 > 0:01:07You wouldn't tell everyone that you really, really love ponies
0:01:07 > 0:01:10just because you think everyone else does.
0:01:12 > 0:01:14Try to make a positive start from the beginning.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16It can make your life so much easier.
0:01:16 > 0:01:21Have a proper breakfast and try not to daydream in your first class.
0:01:21 > 0:01:23'I wonder if my school bag is edible.'
0:01:23 > 0:01:26Sorry. What? Oh, yeah.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29Be honest.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32If someone asks you where you live, don't say Buckingham Palace.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35They'll figure out you don't actually live there anyway.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37PHONE RINGING
0:01:37 > 0:01:40I've started secondary school now and I've gone from being
0:01:40 > 0:01:43the biggest in my primary school and now I feel really small.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46The school is huge in comparison.
0:01:46 > 0:01:47Especially when everyone is trying
0:01:47 > 0:01:49to get to their classes in the halls -
0:01:49 > 0:01:52the older kids squish the younger ones.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54I hope I'll get bigger by the end of the year.
0:01:54 > 0:01:58Feeling nervous or anxious about starting a new school
0:01:58 > 0:02:01is perfectly normal. There are lots of ways to help you through it.
0:02:01 > 0:02:02Make a list of all the positives.
0:02:02 > 0:02:04If you're finding it difficult,
0:02:04 > 0:02:07why not ask a friend or an adult to help?
0:02:07 > 0:02:09You could plan something to treat yourself.
0:02:09 > 0:02:11You can look forward to chilling at the park,
0:02:11 > 0:02:14eating a massive pizza, or even going bowling!
0:02:14 > 0:02:18Try exploring your fears, or what do you think might happen.
0:02:18 > 0:02:20It's probably not as bad as you think.
0:02:20 > 0:02:24Oh no! I've forgotten which classroom I'm meant to be in.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28I'm lost. No-one will ever find me!
0:02:28 > 0:02:29It's just me now.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32I'll have to survive all on my own.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35If I'm going to make it out of here on my own,
0:02:35 > 0:02:40I'm going to have to ration my lunch to make it last as long as possible.
0:02:41 > 0:02:42BELL RINGS
0:02:42 > 0:02:47- Oh, Mark. You're the first one here. - Oh! So, I'm not lost.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51Moving to a new school can be a scary time,
0:02:51 > 0:02:53even if you're taking some friends with you.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55But there are ways to deal with it.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58Try and see it as an opportunity for a new start.
0:02:58 > 0:03:02And, remember, everybody's feeling nervous, so you are not alone.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04One of the most difficult parts
0:03:04 > 0:03:06might just be saying hi to a new classmate.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09But, after that, it gets much easier.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11It's important to remember
0:03:11 > 0:03:13you're going to learn so many new skills.
0:03:13 > 0:03:15You'll have so many great opportunities.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18You'll soon find your feet and it will be awesome.
0:03:18 > 0:03:20After the initial shock of introducing myself,
0:03:20 > 0:03:21I made quite a few friends
0:03:21 > 0:03:24and everyone understood that I was nervous.
0:03:24 > 0:03:27My move to secondary school was a new adventure.
0:03:27 > 0:03:30It meant I was going to be meeting lots of new people
0:03:30 > 0:03:32and making a lot of new friends.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35It also made me feel like I was growing up
0:03:35 > 0:03:38and becoming a lot more adult and more independent.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41It was exciting to be thinking more for myself.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43That's it for Lifebabble today.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45For more tips on dealing with school,
0:03:45 > 0:03:47check out the CBBC website.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49And, no matter what's on your mind, keep babbling.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51See you next time.