January 14 marked the first day of big school for grades R and 1 learners in Mamelodi.

Rekord visited numerous schools in the area to document this milestone in the new learners’ school careers.

At Bohlabatsatsi Primary School in Mamelodi West, the new learners were welcomed with warmth, and it was fun and laughter as the teachers showed parents the classrooms.

The parents took pictures with their children after they accompanied them to their new classes and met their new teachers at the school.

Many Grade 1s told Rekord that they were excited to make new friends, play on the playground 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 and leave them in the hands of their new teachers.

Proud parents said they were happy for their children, and most importantly, no one cried on their first day at school.

Angela Jayguru accompanied her daughter, Praise Chaire (6), to her first day at school.

She said she believes the teachers will take care of her daughter and guide her together with all the other new learners as they start their school career.

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