Bell. Ribbons. Tears. Primary school graduation is a milestone. Former little kids with backpacks behind their backs step out of the fourth grade, and into the fifth as almost teenagers. Behind them is their first teacher, the first "dictation," the first failing grade, and the first love for a desk. Ahead lies a new school, new teachers, and the terrifying word "examination." Organizing a primary school graduation is a quest for parents. How to do it without pain? How to say goodbye to childhood without breaking down? Let's figure it out. Why is a 4th-grade graduation needed Transitioning from primary to middle school is a stress for a child. Instead of one teacher, there are ten. Instead of one classroom, there are floors. Instead of familiar classmates, there are new kids from parallel classes. Graduation helps to close the gestalt. Say goodbye to a cozy little world, thank the first teacher, feel grown-up. For parents, graduation is also an era. Children have grown up. Yesterday, they couldn't tie their shoelaces, and today they pack their backpacks themselves. Graduation is an opportunity to breathe out and say, "We made it." And, of course, to show off to other parents: whose child sings better, dances, reads poems. For a teacher, graduation is the summary of 4 years of work. It's her professional holiday and a bit of a funeral: after all, in September, she will have new first graders, and these, dear ones, will be gone. When to hold it: date and time Traditionally, primary school graduation is held after the end of the school year, in late May. May 25-30 are the most popular dates. But it can be earlier if the fourth graders are on vacation earlier. It's not allowed to hold it during exams for older grades — the school may not provide the auditorium. Time: usually from 10 am to 1 pm, or from 5 to 7 pm. In the morning — the solemn part, the distribution of diplomas, tea. In the evening — more festive, with a disco. But keep in mind: children get tired a ... Read more