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Have you had your school moving up day?

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Are you ready to make the move to your next year?

The end of the school year is nearly here and that means summer holidays are round the corner too.

But before then many of you may have a transition, or moving up day, coming up.

You might be moving into a new year, starting secondary school or joining a new school altogether.

The special day is a chance to get a bit of a feeling for what is going to be like for your when you move up after the holidays.

Have you had your transition or familiarisation day? Let us know in the comments.

What happens at a school transition day?

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The day is a chance to visit your new school or class before the new school year starts.

That could mean meeting your teachers, getting to grips with the layout of the building and learning things like where your classroom, lunch room and outside spaces are.

Some schools will put on lessons for you to try and where you can meet other pupils.

The aim is to make you feel more prepared and ready for the year ahead.

How do you cope when things are uncertain?

Familiarisation or transition days might make you feel excited but you may also feel a bit nervous too.

The change might seem exciting but you may also wonder what starting a new school or class will be like.

Newsround has lots of advice about transition days and starting a new school, from pupils who have already made the move, for you to watch and read about.

And we've got tips on how to feel more confident and at ease about starting something new, to help you prepare.

And we want to hear from you.

  • Are you having a transition day? Are you excited, nervous or a bit of both?

  • Have you already had one? What was it like?

  • Do you have any advice for pupils starting secondary or a new school?

Let us know in the comments below.