After the holidays going back to school can seem a little nerve-wrecking.
At the beginning of the school year it’s fairly typical to feel:

• stressed or anxious
• excited about seeing friends again
• sad about holidays being over
• pressure or expectations from yourself or others
• concerned about the workload, or exams coming up.

Above are some suggestions to make heading back to school this year as stress-free as possible and remember that TCG staff, your form teachers and your friends are there to listen. 

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Get involved
​A good way to get back into things and make new friends is to become involved in activities that interest you. 
This way you’re meeting people with whom you have things in common.

Breaking the ice
​This year you might find yourself in classes with people you don’t know very well. People can feel nervous about making new friends, so you’re not alone.
Though it can sometimes take someone to break the ice. Think of a few icebreakers with this in mind.
​These could be to prompt casual conversation about music, TV, or films.

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