Across the Northern Hemisphere, little ones are heading off to school for the first time. Daunting for them, and for their parents. A new school year is at once exciting and angst ridden. They walk determinedly through the open doors of the school, and enter the hallowed halls of learning.
Over the years, they'll triumph over ignorance through knowledge, wisdom and experience. They'll learn how to read and write, and express themselves. They'll learn how to learn - how to find information, and make sense of it all. They may do real battle with bullies, the loss of a parent or grandparent, or serious illness.
For these little gladiators, a bouquet of Gladiolus, almost as tall as they are. Gladiolus, with their long spiky, sword-like leaves get their name from the Latin word for sword, gladius. The flower symbolizes strength of character, integrity, and never giving up - virtues of a great student.
Photographs Copyright of: Ruth Adams, Widow's Endorphins Photographic Images Incorporated.
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