MOSSEL BAY NEWS - The school year has begun, with Mossel Bay primary schools and high schools reopening their doors after the December holidays.

Milkwood Primary School welcomed its excited Grade 1s on Tuesday, 14 January, a day before the official return to school on Wednesday, 15 January.

The Grade 1s had an orientation day of "big school", accompanied by their proud parents. Photo: Milkwood Primary School

The Grade 1s had an orientation day of "big school", accompanied by their proud parents.

Moms, dads and their little ones were welcomed at the school gate by deputy principal, Danie Henegan, before meeting their teachers.

Zakeeya Prins. Photo: Gabriélla Siebritz

With neatly ironed uniforms and shiny faces, the Grade 1s quickly filled up the classrooms they would become familiar with throughout the year.

Teachers went the extra mile to welcome each child. Classrooms were beautifully decorated with welcome signs and posters hanging on the walls.

While some learners were shy, one little girl, Tahesha Appollis, confidently posed for photographs, before turning to speak to her teacher, Tehillah Scheepers.

When asked how she felt about the school year, Scheepers said that seeing the children's smiles and excitement was contagious.

Tahesha Appollis. Photo: Gabriélla Siebritz

"I'm nervous for the year, but also excited. It's a fresh start," she said.

Zakeeya Prins, another little girl with neat braids and a sweet smile, said she felt good about her first day. 

Tehillah Scheepers welcoming a new Grade 1 into her classroom. Photo: Milkwood Primary School 

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