– Dear students, educators, parents! I sincerely congratulate everyone on Knowledge Day! I congratulate those who have eagerly awaited this day, those for whom it is filled with uncertainty and excitement, and those who would gladly extend their vacation. Although today I enter various schools only as a curious guest, September 1 still remains a special day for me. **Students!** I understand that many of you may find these congratulations inappropriate, as from now on, an alarm clock will wake you up every day, ringing a little earlier than you would like. But you will learn a lot. And not just what is written in the curricula. You will learn to make friends. You will learn to argue correctly and understand other people's points of view. You will learn to cope even with those lessons that are completely uninteresting to you. The new school year will bring much joy and satisfaction. But there will also be moments that seem hopeless when nothing seems to work. Ask for help! School is a place to learn. For students, teachers, and parents. And learning to seek and find help is very important for everyone. **Parents, educators, all education system workers!** Remember that school and all discussions about it exist only for the sake of children. Only so that they can walk through life with more confidence and achieve more. Listen to each other, talk, seek solutions. After all, if the common goal is a bright future for children, it will be possible to find the right path. **A special greeting to first-graders!** Today you are almost like conquerors of the Universe. And this is the Universe of knowledge. You are wearing an outfit that is not the most comfortable, but certainly special. You have entered a new world. A planet of knowledge and discoveries. And gradually, cautiously, you will explore what is happening there. Alongside you will be other astronauts, who will also take their first uncertain steps in this new place. It is said that both in the Universe and at school, time flows differently. May your mission as first-graders be filled with interesting discoveries! **I wish everyone good luck and success in the new school year!**