May your path to the world of knowledge be open to you!

September always brings a special revival to homes. On the eve of September 15 – Knowledge Day and the beginning of the new school year, the concerns of thousands of families increase. School preparations for children who will enter first grade are being completed: clothes and school supplies have been purchased, and each child is advised on how to behave during the first days at school and in class. These are such exciting events that they are recorded in memory. There is such an atmosphere in our family now.

My grandson, Said, is preparing to enter school for the first time. We are all looking forward to that day, when we can give him advice and discuss every detail. And every time I pay attention to how he is preparing for school, I remember my own childhood. Along with pleasant memories, my heart is filled with a little excitement: I wonder how quickly Said will be able to get used to school life? After all, an important stage awaits him ahead – the first experience of independence, new knowledge, discipline, the ability to listen and learn.

For me, as a grandfather, this event has a special meaning. It seems like yesterday that I held him in my arms as a baby, and today he is in his school uniform, with a backpack on his shoulder, and his eyes shining with determination and shyness at the same time… At such moments, my heart is filled with joy and pride. I remember my school, my teachers, and understand that much has changed, but faith in the power of education remains unchanged. It is education that paves the way for success and a decent life for children.

I want Said to study with interest and joy, to go to school with enthusiasm every morning, and for his successes to strengthen his self-confidence. I believe that he will succeed, that he has great achievements ahead, and that every effort will be rewarded. For me, there is no greater happiness than seeing our children become smarter, stronger, and kinder.

I do not feel this feeling only for my family… I wholeheartedly share the joy of my relatives, friends, and colleagues whose children have entered higher education institutions in Azerbaijan and abroad. For every family, this is a real holiday, the result of many years of hard work, patience and hope. I am happy for every parent, for all grandparents, whose children have reached the heights of education.
We – the older generation – know the value of quality education. It not only gives a profession, but also shapes a person, opens up new horizons for him. In recent decades, special attention has been paid to education in our country. Schools are modernizing, universities are preparing world-class specialists, Azerbaijani children are looking to the future with pride.

I believe that my grandson Said will also be a part of this bright future, will grow up to be a worthy citizen of his homeland.

May Almighty God protect all our children and grandchildren, grant them good health, hard work, intelligence, and a passion for science.

Happy Knowledge Day!
Azer Askerov,
grandfather of a first-grader