Thousands of children returned to their classrooms in government schools for the start of the new academic year this morning.
The students were greeted by teachers, administrators and faculty with roses, sweets and gifts.
In some schools, children were welcomed by senior officials who led them by the hand to their classes.
Special programmes for grade one students entering mainstream education were held in the presence of parents.
Students with disabilities were also taken to special classrooms in government schools.
Students at private schools and kindergartens started their classes a few days ago.
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