President Pavel kicks off school year in Kladno, welcomes first graders

Czech President Petr Pavel inaugurated the school year at Zdeněk Petřík Primary School in Kladno, where he handed out sashes to first graders. He encouraged the children to embrace learning, likening school to a castle full of doors leading to new discoveries. The school, known locally as "Stará Amálka," is named after a a nearby village of Lidice teacher killed by the Nazis. Meanwhile, First Lady Eva Pavlová launched a back-to-school campaign in Hanušovice, offering material support through her foundation and the FandiMat app. Last year, Pavel began the school year in the Karlovy Vary region.