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The The Back Back To To School School Edition Edition
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editor's note Welcome to the first issue of Missy.ie's new monthly digital magazine! This has been something that we've wanted to try for a while and Back To School felt like the perfect time! From starting First Year, to the Junior Cert and T.Y, plus dealing with the L.C, the Irish secondary school experience is like no other. And in a lot of ways this issue is a celebration of all that. Secondary School is a a rite of passage that never changes. Which is why the past few months have been so disconcerting. What we thought was set in stone, suddenly wasn't. For all the days we wished we didn't have school, we were left missing the comfort of routine and lunch-time banter with friends.
My Favourite Things From This Issue
You don't need me to tell you that we're still in the midst of very strange and worrying times. The only advice I can give is to follow the guidelines. We all have our part to play, and if that means stepping back from friends when socialising and wearing a face covering, that's what we need to do.
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In the mean time try find some way to experience joy and excitement in life. Time is still going by and although this school year will be a strange one, it's still a chance for new friends, reconnecting, adventures and growing.
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If you're heading into 1st year, enjoy it! If you're a 6th year embrace it! It's going to be a strange few months, but we are all in this together. I hope this Back To School issue reassures you, gives you some guidance and also excites you about the year ahead. We'll have tons more content coming up on missy.ie. In the meantime keep an eye on our social media for some chats and some more exciting announcements.
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School Days Absolute ray of sunshine, Aileen Gallagher chats to Missy about her school days, running her own business and how she stays positive
Tell us a bit about your own school experience. I loved school and learning and I really enjoyed being in the classroom and even doing homework! I genuinely enjoyed every subject, but I did put a lot of pressure on myself during my last two years. I think most people in school feel a lot of pressure coming up to the Leaving Cert! I really wanted to do well and I really wanted to get the points I needed for college, so I was stressed and very anxious. I was spending way longer than I should have doing homework and I was studying until late at night, so I wasn’t getting enough sleep. I started having panic attacks in school almost every day! Sixth year was definitely the hardest year for me in school but even though it was difficult I still enjoyed school, and I wouldn’t change a thing! 6
What advice would you give to your teen self about school? Put yourself first! School is important but we are so much more important and we need to look after ourselves, especially during times of stress, anxiety and exam pressures. It is important to try your best but don’t be too hard on yourself. When I was in school it felt like the Leaving Cert was the most important thing in the world, but looking back now I see it’s only a small part of your whole life.
"PUT YOURSELF FIRST! SCHOOL IS IMPORTANT BUT WE ARE SO MUCH MORE IMPORTANT" Any positivity tips for back to school? SELF CARE 100%! Getting enough sleep, eating well and putting time aside to do things you enjoy will always have such a positive effect on how you feel.
Surrounding yourself with people who make you feel good about yourself is also so important. Your circle has such an impact on your mindset so make sure you spend time with positive, uplifting and supportive friends. What were your 3 School Bag or Locker essentials in school? Some nice coloured pens, chewing gum and of course, lip balm always! Do you have a favorite memory from school? I loved Transition Year! I got to do a lot of creative projects in TY and a lot of things that were out of my comfort zone, which helped me gain a lot of confidence.
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How To Add Some Personality To Your School Bag & Uniform
Embroidery If you (or a friend or family member) are handy with a needle and thread, why not embroider a little something on your bag? Depending on the type of school shoes you wear you could even add some embroidery to those as well!
Patches & Stickers
Depending on the material you're dealing with, patches and stickers are a great way of adding some personality to your uniform or backpack. Stickers are great to use on things like your pencil case and stationery too!
When you go to a school that requires you to wear a uniform it can sometimes feel like your personality doesn't get the chance to shine through. But, if you add a few extras (within dress code), you can add some personality back into your school bag and uniform!
Badges
If stickers or patches aren't an option, why not use badges to add something extra to your uniform or bag?
These badges are so fetch!!
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Hair Accessories It can be so hard to express your individuality in school uniforms without getting in serious trouble. BUT there's one way to get around strict school rules - hair accessories!
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