To mark the occasion, we found these nine Shields Gazette views of children starting a new term in the classroom.
They were pictured having dinner at Chuter Ede, taking a road safety course at Harton Comprehensive and making snowballs at Hadrian Juniors.
Have a look.

9. Anji takes the lead role
The Boldon Comprehensive panto in January 1996 and pupil Anji Ripon was pictured taking the lead role as Aladdin. Photo: Shields Gazette