We spoke to Rithvik Bagothiparsad who is starting pre-school for the first time today, and asked him what he thinks and feels about this adventure.

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Are you the first child to start school in your family?
Yes, I am.

What have you heard about school?
I have heard that it is very important to go to school.

What are you looking forward to about school?
I am looking forward to making new friends at my school.

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Are you nervous at all, if yes then why?
Nope, I heard all good things about going to school.

If you could choose all the things you want to be taught what will it be?
I will choose reading and writing, because that is exciting.

If you could choose anyone on earth to be your teacher, who will it be?
I would choose my mummy to be my teacher.

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