RTÉ's news2day has some advice for younger readers who may be anxious about the return to school.
Some of you might be really excited to get back to school, and some of you might feel anxious about returning, but it's normal to feel worried at a time of change, and most of you will settle back in soon once you get used to the new rules.
So what's new?
In school you have to practise good hand hygiene, this means using hand sanitiser and washing your hands regularly - with soap and water for around 20 seconds.
It's also very important that you cover your coughs and sneezes, you can do this by coughing or sneezing into the crook of your elbow, or into a tissue which you must dispose of afterwards.
If you're in second class and above you will have to practise physical distancing, or social distancing, this is where you maintain a distance of 1-2 metres between you and other people, you will also see that your desks might be spaced out in the classroom to allow for physical distancing.
Look around to see if there is any new signage directing you to walk around your classroom, hall or corridor in a specific direction.
Your teachers will be wearing face coverings or face masks when they cannot maintain a physical distance from students.
You are encouraged to walk or cycle to school if possible and safe to do so, but if you are taking a school bus you must sit in your assigned seat every day.
Having healthy routines in place will help with the adjustment of returning to school, like eating well, taking exercise and getting to bed early.
If you have Covid-19 symptoms you should not attend school. These include fever, a cough, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, or loss or change to sense of smell or taste.
If you feel unwell in school you should tell your teacher straight away.
You may be worried you have missed out on learning, but your teachers are there to support you.
There is always someone to help if you feel anxious, a problem shared is a problem halved, so share any worries you may have with a trusted adult.
