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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>As government schools opened on Wednesday for the new academic year, many parents have followed the online tradition of posting their \u201cbundles of joy\u201d.<\/p>\n

At Rosebank Primary School in Johannesburg, parents experienced an easy morning as most pupils were happy to be at \u201cbig\u201d school or reuniting with their friends. During the first period the lower grades were busy with their first activity of colouring and getting used to their seating arrangements.\u201cNone have made a fuss. They had a fun morning as some of them are returning. It’s been a smooth welcoming so far,\u201d said a grade 2 teacher.<\/p>\n

A parent, Mapula Diago, who came to finalise the admission of her daughter, said she was excited as her child is looking forward to the year.<\/p>\n

\u201cDineo has been asking when is back to school for a week. She was tired of being at home. She is new at the school. Her father didn\u2019t have to wake her up this morning, she was so eager and organised,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think this is a good school and things are fairly affordable, unlike other primary schools. We hope it is value for money, but so far we are happy with what we see.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Africa. As government schools opened on Wednesday for the new academic year, many parents have followed the online tradition of posting their \u201cbundles of joy\u201d. At Rosebank Primary School in Johannesburg, parents experienced an easy morning as most pupils were happy to be at \u201cbig\u201d school or reuniting with their friends. 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