But that doesn't mean you have to get lost in the crowd.

You might have noticed that kids in high school are a lot bigger too

but they'll help you out if you need it.

We're in Year 7 now, but a couple of months ago we were where you are,

feeling a bit scared and a bit excited.

We want to show you that high school can be really awesome.

We will show you around our school and show you what it has to offer.

But all high schools are different so you have to check out what is on offer at your school.

00:00:56,640 --> 00:00:59,660 Here's what you'll learn: English

Maths Science

Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) Creative Arts

Languages Technological and Applied Studies (TAS)

and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)

You will all know about English and Maths. But science now means science labs, protective gear and cool experiments.

In Years 7 and 8, you study history and geography in HSIE.

Creative Arts includes Music, Dance, Drama, Visual Arts,

Visual Design, Photographic and Digital Media.

Sukida no kamoku wa nan desu ka? Sukida no kamoku wa Nihongo desu.

Arigato! Languages are heaps of fun

and you might get to travel somewhere overseas or exchange students might come to you.

Technical and Applied Studies which we call TAS

could include Design and Technology, Food Technology,

Industrial Technology, Information Software, Textiles, Agricultural Technology and Wood work.

PDHPE is Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.

We change into our sport uniform for this.

Sport is different in every high school but you will get some really cool choices

with whatever you like doing.

You'll usually have a different teacher for each subject and one for rollcall as well.

Justin? Here!

You carry your bags to classes with you.

Most schools also have lockers or other places where you can store things.

Classes run for about 45 minutes and are called periods.

Sometimes you will have double periods too,

so you can really get stuck into something.

Years 7 and 8 are introductions to high school subjects, so you can really get a taste of everything.

That's my cupcake. I made that! What did you do that for?

Year 7 and 8 really matter.

You develop new skills and ways of thinking that set you up

for the rest of your high school years.

In Year 8, you choose electives for Years 9 & 10.

In Year 10 choose subjects to study for Years 11 and 12.

When you start school you will receive a timetable.

It looks complicated but it actually tells you where you are meant to be and what you are studying at what time.

Whatever fun you have in the classroom,

there's even more fun going on outside the classroom.

Here's what's on offer at our school for extra-curricula activities.

Here's what happens at lunchtime and recess.

So here's our top tips on how to have a great first year at high school.

Number One -- meet new friends.

Making friends at high school really isn't that hard.

Joining clubs is a great way of meeting people from all the different years.

The most important thing is just to be yourself.

Even if you are bringing your primary school friends with you, high school is a great opportunity to meet new people.

I first met my best friend at Year 7 camp.

You make friends easily when you get involved in activities your school offers.

This leads to the next tip. Try something new!

High school is full of possibilities.

You really don't know what can come of them.

In high school you are expected to be more independent and organised, so you need to use a diary.

Have plenty of copies of your timetable around and colour-code your subjects if it helps.

Most nights you will have homework

so starting a regular study routine is a good idea.

Set up a quiet place at home where you can work without distractions.

Know when your assignments are due and plan what you have to get done.

Write to-do lists for homework and assignments and tick them off as you finish each task.

Ask teachers for help with assignments if you need it.

So now you are sure to have a great year.