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THE BIG DAY ARRIVES

By Khadiza Begum

Its time to say Good night summer and Good morning school. Another summer vacation has gone and school time has come back again. Now is the time to get back to those textbooks, class works, lectures, classmates, friends and teacher.
Read on and find out what kids got to say about going back to school.

hat a cheerful day! Today you will say Hello school. Once again with jest, animated, bored, cheerful, bright and all kind of feelings that you perceive come about in every day of your life at school. You are most likely feeling excited and may be a little gloomy as summer is finished.

What kids say

A new school year is always a thrilling time and sometimes brings a mix of feelings. Some are delighted to see their friends and enter on a new grade level. Some crave that summer would never end. We asked kids how they feel about going back to school and heres what they had to say.

Sara Al Kaabi
Nooras younger sister Sara Al Kaabi has already completed her preparations for back to school, who is a student of Grade -I, studying in the same school. I am ready to back to school; I bought new bag, flux and shoes. I am waiting to meet my friends, said Sara. I am just waiting to going back to school. Its like my second home. There is no playground in front of my house. I feel bored at home. I cant wait to play in my school ground. Math and Science is my favourite subject but I dont like Sociology. I like to participate Youth Festival and Annual Day programs which are full of fun and excitement, said Mohammad Mahadi Mir, student of Grade-VI, studying in MES Indian School.

Noora Al Kaabi
Noora Al Kaabi (7) is very excited as her school is going to start. She is studying in Al Maha English School, student of Grade-III. It was a long vacation, when my school was closed that time I became happy as I didnt have to wake up in the early morning. But after few days I got bored. I began to miss my friends, teachers and even my driver uncle of our school bus, said Noora.

Fatema Khan
Summer vacation went by so fast. I dont like home work that I have each night because I cant watch cartoon, said Fatema Khan, student of KG-I, Nobel Kindergarten.

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Shabir Hasan Jion

I am waiting to see my friends, especially Asis. My exam will start after summer vacation, thats way I am little nervous. I dislike history and Math is my favourite one, said Shabir Hasan Jion, Grade-VI of DPS-Modern Indian School.

Jasin Aziz Porshia

I am looking forward to seeing my Miss Hida because I havent seen her all the summer.

Zayeda Aziz Zebon

My school is closed for almost two months, I am missing my classes specially drawing class, said Zayeda Aziz Zebon, student of Grade-III.

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Pablo Ibanez Fernandez

I spend my vacation in Spain, my native country. And its time to start classes again after passing a sweet summer break. I like Science specially Physics as we get to perform various interesting experiment.

Bhavya Panchal
Ayush is my best friend. I missed him during this vacation. I am very happy as I can join again with all my friends and teachers. I like physical exercise which held every day morning. Math is my favourite subject.

Krie Angelie Cuadra,

I am sad as summer retreat is over. Summer means lots of fun to me. In this summer I went to my home country (Philippine) to enjoy vacation with my relatives and old school friends. But now I have to do math again. I just dont like this subject.

Manal Omran Al Siyabi

Manal Omran Al Siyabi is going to start her school life this September in Al Maha Academy, as a KG-II student. She is highly enthusiastic about going to school. How will be the day? My first day at school! I am just planning, dreaming and counting down for that day. My mom already has made my uniform from tailors. I will get many new friends and teachers. I am truly excited. said Manal.

Prepare yourself
The Big Day arrives. Are you getting ready for the first day of school? The secret of success on the first day of school is embedded in the planning. Here are some tips designed for a fantastic school year. Get up, get up.you are going to miss your bus- every morning you wake up hearing this dialogue of your mom. So early to bed, early to rise can give you the smart solution. Get enough sleep so that you feel stress-free in the morning. Where is my geometry box? Herethere oh no, I am not finding my box. It is going to be too late. Get oriented to avoid this kind of situation before going to school. Make sure that that you have packed all necessary things in your backpack prior to bed at night. This prevents you from morning panic. What do you mean, you still have holiday assignment? Dont give chance to your mom to scold you for your homework. Use good work habits, complete your homework on time. Read, read and read. For making a real reading habit read more books, magazines, newspapers, comics, which will make you not only knowledgeable but also smarter. During the summer break you are free to read anything you would like and this practice keeps your mind fresh and makes you ready for the new school year. Try to include a variety of foods in your packed lunch, especially fruits and vegetables.

Teachers are prepared to welcome you

Children learn best when they feel safe and comfortable in the classroom. The best teachers teach his students from the heart not from the book. A friendly relation between teacher and student make the school homely. Teachers also take various preparations for back to school activities.

Parents have great role

Going to school after such a long vacations isnt easy and your kids may require some inspiration from you to back to school. For a balanced development you should take care of your child properly. I have no friends, I dont like school. Try to find out why your kid is feeling such an emotion. Friendships at school are an outstanding inevitability for your kids growth, as a parent its your responsibility to look after this growth. The mental and physiological development of a child greatly depends on the nutritional intake they have. You should pay attention of providing your child adequate nutrition. Vegetables and fruits are essential for the development of your childs mental competence. Motivate your child to read different kind of books which will help your child to expand their knowledge

Samira Ferdous
Its a long break. Many students forget their lesson within this period. Though they are happy to able to come to school after long time but most of the cases they reluctant about their study. Thats way we take a plan for two months to wake up the students for their study. We make the plan (which includes lessen the syllabus, practicing previous lessons etc.) in such a way that they dont feel pressure and gradually they able to cope with their studies, said Samira Ferdous, teacher of Oxford English School.

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