On the 1st of September students and teachers celebrate the Day of Knowledge. On this day bells are riniging in every school, college, institute, university, announcing about the beginning of a school year. It is a serious holiday for all children, but especially exciting it is for little kids, who are going to spend their first day at school.
Meetings with friends and teachers, lots of flowers, festive and solemn speeches and the ringing of the first school bell make this day unforgettable and enjoyable for all.
After a funfilled hot summer students are going back to the “Land of Knowledge”. You’ll see many nicely dressed students and their parents carrying flowers everywhere. The day starts with meetings called “The First Bell” held next to each school. Traditionally at the end of such meetings one of the smallest students rings the symbolic school bell. The school year has begun. The first lesson, which is conducted in Ukrainian schools is called a Peace Lesson.
This day is also called the “Day of Open Doors”. This is a special day, when educational institutions welcoming many guests and introducing their facilities.

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