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Welcome to Sister Stag, the place where we answer your burning questions!

I really like seeing this person in lessons (as a friend) and I wish we were friends outside of class... What can I do?

This one was hard to answer, considering I’m still figuring it out for myself! However, these are the two things that have worked best for me: 1. Corridor Conversation - When you are waiting in the corridor before a lesson or see them walking down the street, acknowledge them! Ask them how their day has been, what their plans are for the weekend… This can then transition into going to lunch in the same group, and finding out more about them outside the lesson you have in common!

2. Microsoft Teams - This sounds like strange advice but the school platform is neutral, there is no awkward ‘requesting to follow’ or ‘adding’ people, and you can start off your conversation on a school related topic you have in common. In summary, chat to them in between lessons, use Teams, and stick to common ground - the rest should fall into place!

How do I actually go to bed early for school?

Create a routine. Start by organising your school things early on in the evening, from creating a todo list for the next day and putting your uniform on a chair, to clearing up your work area. Then put your devices on silent and turn off notifications. Put them on charge, preferably outside your bedroom but, if that’s not possible, then as far away from your bed as possible. In the half an hour before bed, engage in an activity that does not involve blue light. Examples of this could include playing with your pet, having a bath, reading, stretching, meditating, listening to an audio-book, doing a puzzle, or winding down with your family. If you do these things every day at the same time, you will soon relax into the habit of going to bed earlier and sleeping longer.

I’ve got a class presentation coming up and I’m awful at public speaking…

Firstly, no one is awful at public speaking. But here are some top tips for acing your presentation: 1. If you’re using PowerPoint, do not overload your slides. If you’re worried about forgetting what to say, write a series of reminder prompts for you to read from notecards. 2. Make your presentation engaging. Ask questions, play videos, use bright colours. 3. Send your presentation to your teacher before the lesson: they might have advice for you. 4. Practise delivering it to a friend! 5. On the day, take deep breaths, make eye contact with your audience, and keep your feet grounded. 7. Remember: no one is judging you as much as you think they are!

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PERSONALITY QUIZ Which summer personality are you ?

What would be your ideal weather this summer?

a) Blazing sun with ultimate heat b) Sunny with a light breeze c) Cloudy but humid d) Tropical storms

Your favourite activity to do this holiday:

a) Festival b) Going for a swim c) Adventure hike d) Sketching on the grass

What will you be listening to on your adventure?

a) Heat Waves - Glass Animals b) Brazil - Declan Mckenna c) Summer - Calvin Harris d) Summertime Sadness - Lana Del Rey

Answers

If you mainly picked A, you are not one to relax at home on a summer evening. You will be dancing till the sun comes up! If you mainly picked B, you like to balance your time, on occasion meeting up with friends but also enjoy lazing around the pool. If you mainly picked C, you use summer as a reset to become the best possible version of yourself and refresh your mental state. If you mainly picked D, you are a creative soul who enjoys the nature that summer brings.

Fancy a snack?

a) BBQ b) Yummy ice cream

c) Acai bowl d) Fresh summer fruits

What will you be sipping on in the heat?

a) PIMMS (18+) b) Peach iced tea c) Iced coffee d) Raspberry lemonade

Which is your favourite flower?

a) Daisy b) Dandelion c) Sunflower d) Rose