The first day of Grade 1 can be daunting for the young boys and girls who are walking into a primary school for the first time.
This is why many primary schools will open their doors a little earlier for their newest learners. Laerskool Die Ruiter Primary allowed their Grade 1 and Grade R learners to come in on Thursday, 11 and Friday, 12 February so they could be introduced to the new environment without the hustle and bustle of the first day of school when all the other grades will be there too.
The new Grade 1 learners arrived at their new school bright and early with school bags almost bigger than they were, but they were still wearing smiles from ear to ear. A couple of the little ones were a bit tearful when it came time to say goodbye to their parents, but their teachers were quick to come to the rescue with friendly faces and reassurance that they would see their mothers and fathers again in a few short hours.
The beautifully decorated classrooms were the perfect welcoming environment for the learners, and the delicious treats that were waiting for them made the experience even sweeter. The learners were able to meet each other and their teachers in a relaxed and quiet environment so that they would be prepared for when the rest of the school arrived on Monday, 15 February.
