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First Day of Middle School

Hari Pertama di SMP

Hari pertama di SMP membuat saya bersemangat dan sedikit gugup. Pagi itu, saya bangun lebih awal, mandi cepat, lalu sarapan roti dan telur. Ibu membantu menyiapkan seragam biru, sepatu yang bersih, dan tas baru. Di jalan menuju sekolah, saya melihat banyak siswa baru membawa buku dan senyum. Gerbang sekolah tinggi dan ramai. Saya menyapa satpam, lalu mencari kelas tujuh B. Di lorong, dinding penuh poster kegiatan, seperti klub musik, pramuka, dan teater. Di kelas, wali kelas bernama Pak Andi memperkenalkan diri dan menjelaskan aturan sederhana. Kami duduk berbaris, memperkenalkan nama, hobi, serta cita cita. Saya berkata saya suka membaca komik dan bermain bulu tangkis. Saya duduk di sebelah Rina, teman baru yang ramah. Ia menunjukkan peta sekolah dan kantin. Saat istirahat, kami membeli air mineral dan kue pisang. Kami bercerita tentang guru, jadwal pelajaran, dan harapan kami. Setelah bel pulang berbunyi, saya mengucapkan sampai jumpa dan berjalan pulang dengan langkah ringan. Saya merasa lebih percaya diri, karena hari pertama tidak sesulit yang saya bayangkan, dan saya ingin kembali besok. Sore hari di rumah, saya menceritakan semuanya kepada Ibu dan Ayah, lalu menyiapkan buku, alat tulis, dan bekal untuk esok hari agar pagi berikutnya berjalan lebih tenang.

English Translation

The first day at junior high school made me excited and a little nervous. That morning, I woke up earlier, took a quick shower, then ate bread and eggs for breakfast. Mother helped prepare a blue uniform, clean shoes, and a new bag. On the way to school, I saw many new students carrying books and smiles. The school gate was tall and busy. I greeted the security guard, then looked for class seven B. In the hallway, the walls were full of posters of activities, such as the music club, scouts, and theater. In class, the homeroom teacher named Mr. Andi introduced himself and explained simple rules. We sat in rows, introduced our names, hobbies, and dreams. I said I like reading comics and playing badminton. I sat beside Rina, a friendly new friend. She showed the map of the school and the canteen. During the break, we bought mineral water and banana cakes. We talked about teachers, the class schedule, and our hopes. After the bell rang to go home, I said see you and walked home with light steps. I felt more confident, because the first day was not as difficult as I imagined, and I want to return tomorrow. In the afternoon at home, I told everything to Mother and Father, then prepared books, stationery, and a lunch for the next day so that the next morning would go more calmly.