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Hi there,
Congratulations on receiving an award. It takes a lot of work and dedication to receive awards at school so its definitely something you should be proud of.
It took a lot of courage to get up and perform, especially as you were petrified about doing it. I know the performance didnt go as well as you would have liked and I can understand why you feel embarrassed with your year group watching. When things dont go to plan, its normal to feel disappointed.
Its wrong for anyone to pick on you or to bully you. It would be a good idea to speak to a teacher about this so they can help make this stop. Schools should have an anti-bullying policy and will want to know what has been happening so they can help.
Youre right, embarrassment is a horrible feeling and it can be hard to cope with. Sometimes it can help to laugh or make a joke of the situation. This can relieve embarrassment as it lets others know that you can see the funny side. It also might encourage others to open up about their own embarrassing moments everyone has them!
You could also try to play down or ignore what happened as this can stop you from blushing or feeling as embarrassed. Remember that even though you felt this was really awkward and humiliating other people might not have noticed.
Talking about how you feel can help. Try talking to a friend or adult who you trust. You can also check out the message boards to see how other people cope with embarrassment
Remember you can also speak to a ChildLine counsellor.
Take care,
Sam
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