By: Dolly Menas

 

As the new academic year begins, parents are grappling with the financial strain of preparing their children for school after a typically costly festive season.

With schools reopening today, families are balancing the expenses of uniforms, stationery, transportation, and extracurricular activities.

Hileni Alupe, a parent, spoke about the financial challenges of navigating back-to-school costs following the holiday season.

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