# North Macedonia school year commencement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-school-year-commencement
> Updated: 2026-09-13T10:48:29.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova attended the first lesson for first-grade students at the ‘St. Kliment Ohridski’ primary school in Ohrid to mark the beginning of the academic year. Accompanied by Ohrid Mayor Kiril Pecakov, the President encouraged students to prioritize knowledge and curiosity over grades. She stated that investing in knowledge fosters independence and tolerance, urging students to be critical thinkers and avoid violence.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Albania marks start of new school year with messages of support

Albanian President Bajram Begaj and commentator Pamela Keqi issued messages of support for students, teachers, and parents as the new school year commences.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albania-marks-start-of-new-school-year-with-messages-of-support

### 2026-09-01: President Siljanovska-Davkova marks start of school year in Ohrid

President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova marked the start of the school year in Ohrid, urging first-grade students to invest in knowledge and curiosity to build independence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-siljanovska-davkova-marks-start-of-school-year-in-ohrid

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Cite as: North Macedonia school year commencement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-school-year-commencement