It’s that time of the year where the little ones head back to school. It is a time in any child or parent’s life that can be filled with mixed emotions.

While some children (and parents) may cry, it’s always a special and pivotal moment in their lives.

Rekord captured the excitement and energy of the first day at some schools.

Bright-eyed grade 1s start their big year a little different in 2021

Tears and smiles on the first day of school

Vories verwelkom graad 1’s

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