Most parents and their children have been frequenting supermarkets in Kimbe over the past few days for school items.
While the school term begins for government schools on February w, while IEA schools commenced today with teachers resuming.
Most school items such as school bags, shoes, biros and other stationeries were hot items sold.
The months of January through to March is known by citizens here as the wet months and umbrellas have also been purchased to keep students dry.
Parents will once again fork out project fees as per the structure released through the Minister's office and many have expressed dissatisfaction due to concerns with the EL NINO.
Otherwise West New Britain parents and children are excited and are looking forward to classes commencing in next few days.