There’s the prospect of learning new things and meeting fantastic friends – as well as a few emotional tears for the parents as they look on with pride.
We have 9 great photos of children posing for photos in reception classes across South Tyneside from St Oswald’s to St Bede’s and Hedworth Lane to Simonside.
So take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
1. St Oswald's RC Primary School
Mrs Howe's reception class at St Oswald's RC Primary School in 2014. Does this bring back great memories? Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
2. St Bede's RC Primary
Miss McCabe's reception class looks so smart for this 2014 photo at St Bede's RC Primary School, Jarrow. Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
3. St Joseph's RC Primary
Mrs Pearson and Mrs Andressen's reception class at St Joseph's RC Primary in Fellgate was all smiles for their photo in 2007. Which beaming face do you recognise? Photo: TR
4. Cleadon Village CofE Primary
What a wonderful line-up in 2005 at Cleadon Village CofE Prmary School. Here is Mrs Orr and Miss Merrin's reception class. Photo: TR