Slink Trev's mate Claire says:
Hey Isabelle,
I'm really impressed by what a cool cucumber you are! You're all like, "Yeah I'm not too worried about moving... starting a new school, so what? Lonely? Don't think so!"
This gives me lots of confidence that whatever happens you are going to be fine!
You've already had a first day at primary school and probably at a secondary school too. A new day in a school in Oz will be pretty much the same, but everyone will have accents like they're off Neighbours.
What I mean is, it won't be anything new, and you can totally handle it.
For starters you'll be the cool new kid from the UK! I'm sure everyone will want to know where you're from, and why you're there. So have an amusing anecdote at the ready!
As a newbie in Australia there will be tons of things you don't know, so use this as an opportunity to engage with other people and ask them questions.
You'll get to find out new things, and whoever you're talking to will feel really knowledgeable. It's all about making connections, and finding out who you get on with.
So, when it comes to walking in that classroom for the first time, don't panic! Relax, smile and be friendly - everyone else will be wondering who that mysterious British girl is who just sauntered in.
Good luck with everything - and keep visiting Slink!
Cx
