Making Friends At School!

So Tomorrow I Go Back To School. Yikes....

So as it is the back to school season I thought I would give you some lessons on how to make friends. I know how hard it is to make friends because last year I had to start a new school (due to some circumstances at my old one) which meant I had to make new friends.

1. Get Involved!

At the start of each year, we usually get a list of different clubs we can do, Or if we don't have a list we go to like an evening after school where we sign up for clubs or performances. So if you do this at your school sign up for as many clubs as possible! (Ones you like of course!) remember sign up for clubs even if a friend you have already made isn't going, because this gives you a chance to make new friends and not restrict yourself to one person.

2. Don't Wait For Them To Come To You!

Last year I found that I was actually to scared to go and talk to people so I switched between friends quite a lot until I found a group of friends I actually had something in common with. This Made me feel very lonely for a while and I regret not talking to people sooner. So make sure if there's someone  you want to be friends you talk to them; don't wait for  them come to you because they might not  if that makes sense... XD
come across as confident for a few weeks (even your not) just so people know your there and don't forget you even exist!

3. Answer Questions In Class!

At the start of last year I found that I would just sit there and not answer any questions in lessons even if I knew the answer! this made people call me shy and nervous and I hated it!!
Make sure you answer lots of questions because this can make you come across as confident and people know your there!

4. Be Kind!

At all schools you will have someone that thinks they rule and its usually these people that bully others. So if your walking down the corridor and see someone being bullied go up to them and start a conversation! this means they will probably want to be friends with you so be their friend! I mean you would want someone to talk to if you were being bullied wouldn't you?!

5. Last But Not Least: Make An Effort!

By make an effort I mean arrange to see them over the holidays and at weekends! ( this is a mistake I regularly make!) Arrange to go for lunch or for them to come round or maybe even shopping! this gives you a chance to share your interests or just have a good old catch up! I go shopping with my friends when we meet up. Well when I say we go shopping I mean we go to the shopping place have lunch and then go look at stuff we cant afford!!!

So I hope these 5 tips helped some of you these are certainly things I would do if I had to make new friends!

I also Have a little challenge for you! Even if your mid way through school make a new friend. Could be anyone not necessarily from school! Leave a comment saying how you met and your names and il mention you in my next post!!

~MissAmzieGray
(Amy :D)