Greetings from Lyudmila Son

Dear children, parents, team and friends of PIPS!
Every year, when I turn over the calendar, I think that school is much more than a building or a schedule of classes. School is you and me. These are the smiles that greet us in the morning, small victories every day, bold questions, warm hugs in the corridors and the belief that every child can blossom if there is support nearby 😌
2025 was a year of discoveries and growing up for us. Together we learned to put friendship above rivalry, to choose curiosity over fear of making mistakes, responsibility over indifference. We grew up – quietly and confidently. From our Assembly to the SEPIA project – each event became a thread in the common PIPS canvas, which we weave every day with our actions and warmth 🥰
I am infinitely grateful to each child for their courage to be themselves.
To every teacher – for the wisdom, patience and heart that you invest in children every day.
To every family – for trust, openness and willingness to walk the same path with us🙏
You all create a school where it is important not to be perfectly able, but to sincerely strive. Where a mistake is not a shortcut, but a step forward. Where everyone has a place, a voice and support.
And a separate, deepest gratitude to our defenders – the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Thanks to them, we have the opportunity to study, work, dream and build a future. We believe in our country, in our strength and in our victory over the enemy. It will definitely come – because we are strong, united and invincible 💙💛
May the New Year bring warmth to your homes, inspiration – to your plans, and light – to your hearts. I wish you days filled with laughter, discoveries, peace and the strength to dream boldly 😉
I wish you peace – external and internal.
And the joy that is born from simple things: joint work, kind words and grateful glances of children.
Let’s remember: the magic of the New Year is not in gifts. It is in what we create together: in sincerity, care and small actions that make our world warmer ☺️
Let 2026 be a year of light, faith, new opportunities and great discoveries for each of us. May it bring us victory and the return of everyone we are waiting for 🫂
With love and deep gratitude,
Lyudmila Son 💙