Hey there @Danial ,
Firstly, welcome to the forums. Thank you for taking the time to share what has been happening for you recently. It sounds like it's a lot to go through when you are living away from your family. It is no wonder you feel like you are on your own, especially in terms of your schooling.
From reading your post, it sounds like looking words up during PAT as well as using ChatGTP for an assignment was not with the intention of 'cheating' - what would you say? Believe it or not, most students engage in activities that can be considered as 'cheating', but mostly, it is done unintentionally. I hear it is your last year of school, so this may add more pressure. I'm glad you were able to speak to your mum about it. It sounds like it was an important conversation to have.
Moving forward, where plagiarism, 'cheating' etc is something to be very careful of, is in uni. I'm sorry you have had to had these experiences while at school. As much as we can say that ultimately, PAT scoring etc doesn't affect your finals, I recognise the emotional impact it has had on you and your friend circle.
Do you feel there is anyone you can speak to at school about this? For example, the wellbeing co-ordinator? It just seems like it may be more disruptive to switch schools now, considering you only have a few months left. Maybe for now, it's about finding supports and people you can speak to to help you through these last few months?
For example, you can have a 1:1 chat with a Peer Worker https://au.reachout.com/peerchat or contact Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/; Headspace https://headspace.org.au/
Being about to have someone listen to you without judgement can make a world of difference.
You are not alone.
