OUR FIRST DAYS...Emma, Lily, Cora and Ellie having fun in DH Christie Memorial P1 in 2009

OUR FIRST DAYS...Emma, Lily, Cora and Ellie having fun in DH Christie Memorial P1 in 2009

17 adorable photos of Primary Ones starting school in the Coleraine area

By Una Culkin

Published 12th Sep 2023, 12:19 BST

Updated 12th Sep 2023, 12:20 BST

Starting primary school is a big step for little ones and their families and over the years the Coleraine Times photographers have captured those precious first days.

We’ve delved into the archives and turned up this great selection of P1 pupils on their first day at various schools in the Triangle area back in 2007 and 2009. It’s sure to bring back a few memories.

OUR FIRST DAYS...Emma, Lily, Cora and Ellie having fun in DH Christie Memorial P1 in 2009

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OUR FIRST DAYS...Emma, Lily, Cora and Ellie having fun in DH Christie Memorial P1 in 2009 Photo: NI World

PAINT THIS FUN...Eve, Molly and Daniel painting in DH Christie P1 in 2009

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PAINT THIS FUN...Eve, Molly and Daniel painting in DH Christie P1 in 2009 Photo: NI World

PLAYING PIRATES...Jack having fun in DH Christie P1 in 2009

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PLAYING PIRATES...Jack having fun in DH Christie P1 in 2009 Photo: NI World

ALL MY OWN WORK...Megan shows her painting in DH Christie Memorial P1 in 2009

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ALL MY OWN WORK...Megan shows her painting in DH Christie Memorial P1 in 2009 Photo: NI World

DELIGHTFUL DOLLY...Kelly-Ann plays with a doll in Millburn P1 class

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DELIGHTFUL DOLLY...Kelly-Ann plays with a doll in Millburn P1 class Photo: NI World

SUPER SAM...Little Sam having fun in Millburn P1 class in 2009

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SUPER SAM...Little Sam having fun in Millburn P1 class in 2009 Photo: NI World

Miss. A. McCombe, teacher, and Mrs. Mullan, assistant, pictured with their P1 class at DH Christie Memorial Primary School in 2009

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Miss. A. McCombe, teacher, and Mrs. Mullan, assistant, pictured with their P1 class at DH Christie Memorial Primary School in 2009 Photo: NI World

Alisha and Courtney play in primary 1 at Macosquin Primary School in 2007

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Alisha and Courtney play in primary 1 at Macosquin Primary School in 2007 Photo: NI World

The new P1 Class at Garvagh primary School, with Mrs Philpott and Mrs Wilson in 2009

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The new P1 Class at Garvagh primary School, with Mrs Philpott and Mrs Wilson in 2009 Photo: NI World

Teachers, staff and P1 pupils pictured at Harpur's Hill Primary School

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Teachers, staff and P1 pupils pictured at Harpur's Hill Primary School Photo: NI World

Damhead Primary 1 class in 2009

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Damhead Primary 1 class in 2009 Photo: NI World