A year ends, another begins

On that day
New places, new faces
Expect to say, to
Everyone, 'Hi, I'm your mate!'
Indifference shown
Since we were afraid to express
The excitement that came slow
'Hello,' and more words were suppressed
Every day to every month
Bits by bits we grew
Excellence in every race we won
Shines on us and we all glow
To become stars that brighten up our class