People are sharing hilariously bad advice for new kids on their first day of school

"There ain't no blue goldfish in that toilet."
People are sharing hilariously bad advice for new kids on their first day of school
Twitter provided advice to new students ranging from the sincere to the blatantly bad. Credit: Getty / mashable composite

LONDON -- The first day of school at any age can be a nerve-racking experience, but Year 7s in particular face a doozy of a day -- starting secondary school is no small moment.

Luckily, British Twitter is here to help.

Using the hashtag #tipsforyear7s, the Twittersphere has greeted the first day of school for many in the UK with some friendly guidance. Ranging from suggestions on scholastic matters to social etiquette, first years have nothing to fear with the quality tips available on social media.


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Academic attainment advice:

Guidance for social norms:

On supplies:

How to survive P.E.:

And finally some profound advice on time management:

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