The school year officially began for first-year students, with welcome ceremonies held at several locations across the region. In Ploče, where the Vladimir Nazor Primary School is located, a special programme was held for the new pupils. The school's director, Tihana Pažin, highlighted the importance of the start of the school year, with a total of 46 students enrolled in the class. The event was enhanced by musical performances, with the first-year students receiving T-shirts as a symbol of entering a new, exciting phase of life.
Similar celebrations took place in other parts of the region. At the school in Komino, specifically the Ivo Dugandžić Primary School, parents welcomed the start of their children's obligations. The school's director, Marjan Scipioni, welcomed the new students, marking the beginning of another academic year at this educational institution. Although the mayor of Ploče, Ivan Marević, was present, his statement was not explicitly stated in the context of these specific welcomes, although the local community recognised the significance of the event.
At the school in Staševica, named after the elementary school of Ante Gnj, eight children were enrolled. The school's director, Danijela Gluščević Zub, oversaw the enrollment process, ensuring that each child received a welcome appropriate for the start of their schooling. At the same time, in the school in Kula Norinska, ten first-year students were enrolled, with seven in the main school and three in the subordinate school in Krvavac. The director of the school in Kula Norinska, Josip Šprlja, also participated in marking this important moment for his students.
These events highlight the importance of collectively supporting children in their first steps into the education system, and emphasise the role of local communities in shaping the future of younger generations. The celebrations provided an opportunity for families to celebrate this important step, with the support of local officials and educational institutions.
