Students happy to be back at school

The excitement of being Back to School after a long vacation was evident among pupils who began their academic year yesterday.

With glowing faces, heavy school bags on their shoulders, sporting new school uniforms, the pupils filled their classrooms and playgrounds with fun and laughter, exchanging stories about their holidays.

They told Gulf News of how they longed to be back at school amid the hustle and bustle of not missing the school bus and getting to school on time. During their holidays, they had looked forward to wearing a new school uniform, the thrill of a sports day and the final nerve-wrecking days of examinations.

Hardip Nagra, a class 11 pupil in the commerce section, Indian High School, Dubai, who got up at 3.30am to prepare for her first day at school after the vacation, said: "I am so happy to be back at school, having fun in my vacation. I got up early and ironed my uniform, packed my books and gave an extra shine to my shoes".

Tina Ranganathan, also a pupil of the Indian High School, Dubai, said: "I am happy to be back. For me the excitement began once I got into the classroom. It was so much fun. But carrying the heavy school bag was a pain," she said.

The Principal of the Indian High School, Ashok Kumar, said: "The administrative department was working throughout the vacation to give a face-lift to the classrooms. We have also renovated our chemistry labs and done repair work.

"There was a heavy rush for admissions to all classes during the summer vacation.