Just a week ago, we were celebrating with the matriculants in Mamelodi for producing great results for 2018.
On Wednesday morning, the Grade 1 learners in Mamelodi celebrated their first day at school. Accompanied by their parents, the Grade 1 learners of Boikhantsho Primary School in Mamelodi East could not wait to get into their new classrooms.
The smiles were infectious as the little ones and their parents made their way to their classrooms to prepare for their first day of “big school”.
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The parents took pictures with their children after they accompanied them to their new classes and meeting their new teachers.
Many Grade 1 learners told Rekord that they were excited to make new friends, play on the playground during recess and learn from their teachers.
All learners were allocated to their designated seats when they arrived, with emotional parents having the opportunity to take pictures and kiss their little ones goodbye.
Excited parents said they were happy for their children and, most importantly, no one cried on their first day at school. Here are the views of the new Grade 1 learners on their first day at school:
Kearabetse Tshabalala said he was very happy to start school. He said he dreams of working at a hospital and help sick people and give them medication.
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Tshepo Motshwene said he was happy to start school. When he grows up, he wants to work at the bank and make bank notes. Motshwene said people who are making bank notes are electricians.
Basetsana Nhlapo said she wants to become a doctor and want to help sick people. She further said she is not afraid of injections.
Ntlotleng Malukanele said she wants to become a nurse and work at the local clinic.
Opelong Monyane, who looks a bit confused about she wanted to do when she grows up, said she is thinking of becoming a soldier.
Lethabo Matemotja at his new classroom. He dreams of becoming a doctor and wants to help sick people.
Sibusiso Thobejane said he likes playing with guns and he plans to join the army and play with his favourite toys.
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