Dear pupils, teachers and parents, A very warm greeting to everyone on the First Day of School. My best wishes to those who have been eagerly awaiting this day, to those for whom this day has brought some uncertainty and anxiety, and also to those who would rather have preferred to extend their holidays a little bit more. Although today I am visiting different schools merely as a curious guest, the 1st of September is still a special day for me too. Pupils, I realise that, for many of you,…
Dear pupils, teachers and parents, A very warm greeting to everyone on the First Day of School. My best wishes to those who have been eagerly awaiting this day, to those for whom this day has brought some uncertainty and anxiety, and also to those who would rather have preferred to extend their holidays a little bit more. Although today I am visiting different schools merely as a curious guest, the 1st of September is still a special day for me too. Pupils, I realise that, for many of you, greetings seem out of place because now, every morning you will wake up to the alarm clock that is always just a little too early. But you will learn so much more. Not only what is set out in the curriculum. You will also learn how to make friends. You…
