"My mummy promised to buy all the scholastic materials before I go back to school. Am ready because we have taken long without schooling.”

Chantal Mukundwa, 9, Jurwe Primary School, P.3.

"I am very happy because this academic year I expect to make new friends at school.”

Akigeneye Fifi, 15, Jurwe Primary School, P.5.

"I can’t wait to start school because I can’t wait to meet my friends.”

Claudine Mutesi, 10, Jurwe Primary School P. 3.

"My parents bought me new books and a uniform which makes me proud of going back to school. With new scholastic materials I am so prepared to start my classes.”

Lillian Nzayituriki, 8, Jurwe Primary School, P.3.

"I can’t wait to start school because I can’t wait to meet my friends.”

Claudine Mutesi, 10, Jurwe Primary School P. 3.

"My elder brother takes me to school since it’s my first time in secondary school. My parents bought me every single thing the school required and I am prepared to be the best in the class.”

Devotha Uwacu, 12, Fawe Girls School, S.1.

"I never want to go late to school. Mummy always takes me to school on the first day.”

Shukuru Uwamahoro, 9, Sunrise Primary School, P.4.

"I am so sacred of the school that daddy selected for me because I have never been to Cyangugu. It far away from Kigali and I think it will be very difficult for me because I am far from home.”

Jumaine Ntaganda, 13, St Joseph School, S.1.

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