As parents parted ways with their little ones on the first day of school, we asked our readers to share these special moments. Above: Tema Skosana (6) settles in easily at Uitsig Primary School in Centurion. Picture: Nkere Skosana

Olwethu Gumede is ready to roll at Embonisweni Primary at Thabong in Welkom, Free State. Picture: Langa Gumede

A beaming Oratilwe Nthoba on her first day at Dr Mgoma Primary School in Welkom, Free State. Picture: Lerato Nthoba

Lonwabo from Centurion has no problem saying goodbye to his mom, Fumi Xapile. Picture: Andile Xapile

Kopano Matli is fired up for his first day at Makapaneng Primary School in Mohlakeng, Randfontein, western Gauteng. Picture: Sibongile Mthetho

Yanga Ngamlana (7) is excited about her new adventure at Presda Primary School, Pretoria East. Picture: Sipokazi Ngamlana

Mosa Sejake makes her way to Forest Hill Primary School, south of Johannesburg. Picture: Palesa Sejake

Kamogelo Singo at Sunnyside Primary School in Pretoria. Picture: Delane Phillip Kalembo

Thobile MK is all smiles at Emmarentia Primary School, Randburg. Picture: Josh Mkwanazi