Parents and children have been flocking into town to buy items for their children ahead of the new school year in Tonga.
The back-to-school shopping comes hot on the heels of expenses for Christmas and New Year festivities.
However, many families prepared well and are able to shop for their school children’s needs.
One of the bank’s in Tonga, the Bank of the South Pacific is offering some relief to parents by way of personal loans.
“We know Education is important and sending a child to school with all that they require is important so we understand that most people will need extra cash for shoes, uniform, text books, fees and even travel.
We can help any parent or guardian with a personal loan for your child’s back to school needs.” Management staff at the bank said.
Other operators like the Friendly Island Bookshop and Office Equipment in Nuku‘alofa have been very busy with their back to school promotions.
Schools are expected to open the following week and onwards depending on each school’s timetable.