How to decorate your locker

Do you want to have a positive looking locker that matches your style? If so then follow these simple instructions to find out how.

1.Make sure you will have enough space for your backpack and books.
without this your locker will be a catastrophe

2. Get a mirror to go in your locker.
In-between your classes take about 2 minutes to look at yourself in a mirror this mirror would preferably be very small.

3. Get some things out of a magazine and tape them to the inside of your door. 
But don't use too much sticky tape and put up lots of pictures, unless you want to.

4. You might want to have a whiteboard on your locker (inside), so friends can sign it and you can write down important things, Like: 
Tests, homework, parties - anything at all! Also you can get a magnetic holder so it can hold your phone and many other things.

And that's how to decorate your locker.

How to make sure you remember to do your homework

Sometimes you may forget when to do your homework so you might often get into trouble. No fear! Follow these simple instructions and learn how to do your homework.

1. Organise a precise time.
Get out your diary and record a suitable and precise time to start and finish your homework. Make sure it is a date well before your deadline.

2.Find a quiet place.
Find a quiet place it could be in your bedroom or at a kitchen table. Whatever suits you best.

3. Be prepared.
Make sure you are fully equipped with a pencil case including:
- Pencil
- Pencil Sharpener
- Eraser
- Highlighter
- Handwriting pen
- Ruler
- Calculator

4. Have a break.
Make sure you always have a small break. For example - for every hour that you work have a 15 minute break.

5. Have a snack.
Always have a snack nearby you encase you get a bit hungry while studying.

6. Don't Rush.
Take your time with homework to make sure it is neat and up to standard otherwise you could get a telling off by your forms teacher.

And that is how you make sure you do your homework.

How to pack a school bag

There are 4 different steps to packing a school bag that's perfect for you. Just follow these easy steps and you will soon have your bag packed.

1. Buy a bag that's right for you. 
Find a reasonable sized bag that is big enough to fit all your books into. You don't want to have to carry your stuff around all day. Decide what kind of bag you want. Side backpack? Normal backpack?Whatever works for you!

2. Make a list of all the supplies you need for school or follow the school's supply list. 
Pencil case, pens, pencils, planner, notebook/diary, calculator, or anything reasonable that you might need.

3. Get your own pencil case. 
You may want one that fits in a binder or maybe a pencil box. Again, whatever works for you. There are different colours and styles, too. Here are some things you might want to put in it:
- Pencils
- Pencil Sharpener
- Highlighters
- Handwriting Pens
- Paper Clips
- Whiteboard Pen
- Sticky tape
- Ruler

4. Add Accessories.
Perfect your school bag by adding bits and bobs also known as accessories. You could add:
- Hairbrush
- Hair Grips
- Hair Bobbles
- Keys (only if allowed)
- Purse (only if allowed) 
- Glasses

Now you have fully packed your bag. Here are some tips to keep it fresh and clean.

 Every weekend or so, empty out your bag and organize everything in it, taking out any things you might not need or adding things you thought you didn't need and now you need to bring them to school.
- Don't put any unnecessary items in your bag, it'll only add extra weight.

- Put any important papers in a plastic folder/wallet so they wont get ripped and crumpled in your bag.

- Keep your personal items hidden in a  so they can't be seen by passers by.