The booklet has done its job – it helped children learn to read and now they can move on to other books. This is one of the most important stages for a young child at the beginning of their school journey. For many months, it was an integral part of every Estonian lesson and the children wanted to organise a farewell party in its honour.

As the first book cannot be simply put aside, the children of the first classes of Tallinn Tõnismäe Reaalkool decided to organise a joint Bible party and create a new tradition for the school. The school’s management and the parents of the 1st graders were invited.

On 06.02.2026, a festive event for 1st grade students “Goodbye, Aabits!” was held. Participants were students of class 1.a, 1.b and 1.c.. The children performed the play “Lost Stars” and delighted the audience with songs and dances. Nikita Presnetsov (grade 1) and Serafima Baranova (grade 1.b) from grade 1 starred in the main roles. In addition, 12th grade students Artur Janson and Arseni Melnik also took part in this big and fun event.
At the end of the party, there was a big surprise where the children of the 1st grade received two nice books “Karuraamat. Bears from all over the world report” and “My first book”. The event “Goodbye, Aabits!” gave a big surprise to the children! was organised and led by Monika Jurs-Hellamaa (Year 1). Many thanks also to the parents of the 1st abc classes, who made costumes and stars with the children. Thanks to the class teachers Tatyana Romanova (1.b) and Tatyana Boeva (1.c) for preparing the children and helping with the rehearsals. Thanks to Natalia Jemetsa, the school’s head teacher, and Maire Tänna, marketing manager of Koolibri, for organising the gifts. Jevgenia Zovmer helped to create a festive atmosphere. For the pictures and videos, we thank Mila Chastukhina, Jelena Suitsu, Viktoria Podgornõhh and Elena Ermolaeva, a parent of Year 1.