On Monday, September 4, the Gazette asked its readers to share photos of their youngsters as they set off for their first day, whether it be of the new term or their first big step into primary or secondary school.
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23 pictures of youngsters starting school... Photo: submits
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Scarlett is going into reception Photo: Katie Payne
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Brothers ready to go Photo: Charlotte Redford
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Say cheese! Photo: Aimée Hudson
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Kaylam, Laycan & Minnie-Mae Photo: Stephanie Kathleen
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Very colour coordinated! Photo: Caroline Fox
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More colour coordination! Photo: Abi Bonney
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Happy to start school! Photo: Natalie Jade White
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Lottie (starting reception) and her brother Leo (going into year 2) Photo: submit
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A young girl starting reception Photo: Katrina Louise Aitchison
1. Back to school
23 pictures of youngsters starting school... Photo: submits
2. Back to school
Scarlett is going into reception Photo: Katie Payne
3. Back to school
Brothers ready to go Photo: Charlotte Redford
4. Back to school
Say cheese! Photo: Aimée Hudson
5. Back to school
Kaylam, Laycan & Minnie-Mae Photo: Stephanie Kathleen
6. Back to school
Very colour coordinated! Photo: Caroline Fox