A few days left until we see ourselves sitting inside a classroom again.
The clock never stops ticking. Months are passing by like a fleeting breeze, and in a few days, a new academic year is about to start again.
It’s funny how the last school year feels like it happened yesterday. The introduction on the first day of classes, making new friends, learning new lessons, getting to know all your classmates and teachers, adjusting to the new school calendar, all those sleepless nights, exerting efforts and determination on every activity, outputs, and projects, studying nonstop to get the academic validation you want, the tears shed because of school, setting up an alarm to wake up early, the supposed to be rest day didn’t become a rest day due to much schoolwork — all of these felt like yesterday, and with only a few days remaining, we’ll go through it all again, but there may be some changes.
We will have a new classroom, new teachers, new classmates, and new lessons.
Perhaps some of our classmates and friends from last school year will no longer be with us due to different schools, tracks, strands, or courses chosen. While this change can be difficult, it opens up opportunities to meet new people and build new friendships, enriching our lives in unexpected ways.
We might find ourselves reminiscing about our old classroom, filled with countless memories, both good and bad, alongside the adviser or teachers who stood as our second parents, guiding us not only academically but also through life’s challenges. Their lessons went beyond textbooks, teaching us values and skills that we will carry forward into the future.
As we embark on this new school year, we might also anticipate that the lessons will be more difficult and challenging than those of the previous year. New subjects and more complex material can seem daunting, but they also offer the chance to stretch our abilities and grow intellectually. Every challenge is a step toward becoming more knowledgeable and more capable.
Despite these inevitable changes, I hope we’ll have our academic comeback. I hope the fire of our passion for learning and growing never stops burning. I’m also hoping that the upcoming school year will be a fresh start for us students, allowing us to be more active, cheerful, and determined to achieve our future goals.
May you have peace of mind while you pursue your goals, may you have a successful academic year, and may you not feel burdened by yourself while studying.
Though there might be tough times we’ll encounter, like how we did in recent school years, such as disappointments, failures, mistakes, pressure, discouragement, and so much more, I hope this will not deter us. Instead, let these challenges be stepping stones that help us build resilience and strength. Each obstacle we face is an opportunity to learn and grow, shaping us into more determined and capable individuals.
Life doesn’t end with failures and mistakes, but it does end when you give up.
As we navigate through these difficulties, let’s remember the support system around us — our friends, family, and teachers who are there to offer guidance and encouragement. It’s important to lean on each other during tough times, sharing our struggles and triumphs. Together, we can find solutions and motivation to keep moving forward.
Moreover, let’s not forget to celebrate the small victories along the way. Each success, no matter how minor it may seem, is a testament to our hard work and perseverance. These moments of achievement can fuel our passion and remind us of our capabilities.
In the face of adversity, let’s keep our eyes on our goals and remain focused on our aspirations. Our journey might be filled with ups and downs, but with determination and a positive mindset, we can overcome any hurdle.
Let’s embrace the new school year with optimism and a relentless drive to succeed, knowing that each experience, whether good or bad, contributes to our growth and development.
I hope we never forget the reason why we started and may we achieve our goals for this academic year. Let’s do our best and strive to be better to achieve great results. Padayon!
No matter the challenges we face, let’s keep our purpose and motivation in mind. Each step we take brings us closer to our dreams. Together, with determination and hard work, we can make this academic year a success.
