Jitters and joy for UAE families sending children to school for the first time

Jitters and joy for UAE families sending children to school for the first time

British mother Lorien Irwin, 42, said she will leave a big star and a sweet message inside her son’s lunch box for the first day so it brings a smile to his face. Her three-year-old son Jack David William Irwin is joining Regent International as a student of FS1. “It is always a little sad seeing your children go off to ‘big school’ as it is a realisation that they are growing up and that they are no longer little. Having said that, it is wonderful to see the child’s growth and development,” she said.

She said Jack is excited to start school and it is endearing to see him get ready for his big day. He has an older brother who goes to Regent so the environment is somewhat familiar. “It makes it a lot easier for his transition from nursery to big school.”

‘Hyping it all up’

Indian father Abhijeet Adharyu’s second-born son is all set for class next week at The Aquila School and the entire family has been working to ensure a smooth start.

Abhijeet Adharyu with family Image Credit: Supplied

“My older child, a daughter is in the same school, so we have been hyping it all up for my