Families in the Skopje municipality of Gjorche Petrov will receive additional support this September as their children begin first grade, with the municipality announcing free school supplies and financial assistance for every first grader. According to the announcement, every child starting first grade will receive a free school backpack and school supplies, helping parents cover some of the costs associated with the beginning of a new school year. The support is aimed at making the transition into primary education easier for children and their families.
In addition to the school equipment, the municipality will provide 3,000 denars for every first grader. The financial assistance is intended to help families cover some of the additional expenses that come with starting school, including notebooks, writing materials and other everyday necessities. The beginning of the school year can place a significant financial burden on parents, who often need to purchase backpacks, school supplies, clothing and other items within a short period of time.
By combining free school equipment with direct financial assistance, Gjorche Petrov is seeking to reduce some of the costs faced by families while ensuring that children have the basic supplies they need when they enter the classroom. Starting first grade is an important milestone for children and their parents, marking the beginning of a new stage of education filled with new experiences and responsibilities. For families, however, preparing for that first school day can also be expensive, making practical support particularly useful.
The measure applies to children from Gjorche Petrov who are enrolling in first grade this September. With the new school year approaching, first graders in the municipality will therefore begin their primary education with a new backpack, school supplies and 3,000 denars in financial assistance. The initiative provides families with additional help during an important moment in their children’s lives and aims to make the start of their school journey a little easier.
