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Bauska Municipality Welcomes New School Year with a Record Number of Students

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As Latvia's new school year begins on September 1, the Bauska Municipality is gearing up to educate a record 6,594 students across 23 educational institutions in the region. This ambitious endeavor will be led by 852 dedicated teachers, including 22 newcomers, who will work tirelessly to ensure the development of the students. Among the new students, 421 are first-graders and 206 are high school graduates looking to take the final step towards their academic achievements.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bauska Municipality is expecting a record number of students in the 2025/2026 school year, totaling 6,594 students.
  • The educational institutions in the region consist of 23 schools, where 421 first-graders and 206 high school graduates will be studying.
  • The number of first-graders at Iecava Secondary School was the highest, with 74 students, followed by Bauska State Gymnasium with 66 students and Bauska Secondary School No. 2 with 62 students.
  • The Bauska regional government is expressing its well-wishes to the students, teachers, and parents, hoping for a successful new school year.
  • The educational process will be ensured by 852 teachers, including 22 new teachers who are starting their careers this year.
  • The largest number of first-graders was recorded in Iecava Secondary School (74), Bauska State Gymnasium (66), and Bauska Secondary School No. 2 (62).
  • The Bauska regional government is acknowledging the hard work and dedication of teachers and school staff in providing high-quality education, safety, and health to the students.

Statistics:

  • 6,594 students will be studying in the 2025/2026 school year.
  • 852 teachers (including 22 new teachers) will be working across 23 educational institutions.
  • 421 first-graders will be starting their academic journey.
  • 206 high school graduates are looking to complete their education.
  • The largest number of first-graders was 74, at Iecava Secondary School.

Sources:

  • Bauska Municipality, "Bauska Municipality Welcomes New School Year with a Record Number of Students" (2023), www.bauskasnovads.lv/lv/lv

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