The New Year brings little cheer for parents who face a relentless uphill battle preparing their children for the new school term.
As schools reopen tomorrow, the excitement of fresh beginnings has been overshadowed by skyrocketing costs, logistical nightmares, and unrelenting demands from both schools and government policies.
The reopening is also shrouded in uncertainty, with chronic financial crises that have plagued institutions over the years and potential challenges in the transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9.
However, the most pressing concern for parents is how they will pay the first term's fees, especially as some schools have demanded full payment before the first week of the term ends.
