Going to High school for the first time?
This week some of you may be starting high school for the very first time. Are you worried about finding where all your lessons are? Making new friends? Worried about telling people you are deaf?
Brittany, 13 knows what it is like. Read on if you want to know how to beat the nerves!
Brittany says: "Starting school is scary! I was nervous because I did not know anyone. Here's what I know...
High school is very different to primary school.I have more homework haha! The work is harder and you need to do it quicker. Teachers will want to know why you did not do your home work. You can't make excuses like you could in primary school!
I talked to my friends about being deaf
Some of my friends had deaf people in their family e.g. their nan or granddad was deaf so they knew what it was. But I told new friends who did not know much about deaf people straightaway. They were ok about it. It is better to do it straightaway.
Don't be afraid to explain to people about your hearing aids or cochlear implants. People will still like you. There may be some people who are weird about deaf things but don't listen to them. They are not worth it.
If you didn't get that, just ask!
Oh and, if you ever miss anything, don't be afraid to put up your hand and ask the teacher to say it again!
You can show your teacher and friends these great films about how hearing people can communicate with deaf people. Go to this website! www.buzz.org.uk/looksmilechat/films
What else should I do? Join a club to make new friends! This year I am going to do javelin and rounders.
