It’s a special moment and it certainly was for these children – and their parents – when they started in reception class in years gone by.
Did you know someone in Miss McCabe's class at St Bede's RC Primary School in Jarrow in 2008?
How about Miss Waugh’s 2014 class at Forest View Primary or Miss Rundle’s 2014 class at St Matthew’s RC Primary School?
There is all this and much more in our retro spread. Take a look.
9. St Aloyuis RC Infants
Here is a 2003 line-up of reception class pupils at St Aloysius RC Infants School. Can you spot someone you know in Mrs Scullion and Mrs Cockburn's class? Photo: TR
10. Marine Park Primary School
Mrs Field's reception class at Marine Park Primary School in 2013. Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
11. Tell us more
If these scenes brought back wonderful memories, why not tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg