The school year is quite near

And time will be precious and dear

And to it, you must manage and steer.

You have to go forward, don't be at the rear.

Your efforts you must never spare.

Of your lessons you'll be quite aware.

Of them, too, you must take care.

Always be excellent, not only fair.

Don't waste your time here or there.

For some time you can work in pair.

For some puzzles you should tear.

Work so hard not to shed a tear.

For the garment of toil you must now wear.

To be the first year after year.