Hi mama ruru. Writing an essay is hard and my parents won’t help me.

Hey girl!!

It’s completely okay to find schoolwork hard sometimes, and you’re not alone in feeling that way.

At Rangi, we’re really lucky to have the Learning Centre — the staff in there are so supportive. It’s in Mana Wāhine, and you can just pop in and have a chat with Ms Enright. The Learning Centre staff are genuinely there to help and will do whatever they can to support you.

You can also talk to your teachers about what you’re finding tricky. I know they can feel a bit intimidating sometimes, but they really do want to see you succeed and will help you if you let them know what’s going on. If talking in person isn’t going to work for you, you could send a teams chat or email.

Even chatting with your friends can be super helpful too — sometimes they can explain things in a way that just clicks, and most people are more than happy to help.

Just remember, there’s absolutely no shame in asking for help — it’s actually such a brave and positive thing to do. And honestly, you’re doing so well just by trying your best. Everyone is really proud of you, and I know you’ve got this. You’ll get through it.