Adorable photos of first days at school around Ballymoney in the 'Noughties'

Starting primary school is a big step for little ones and their families and over the years the BallymoneyTimes 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 Ballymoney area back in the 2000s. It’s sure to bring back a few memories.

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A DOZEN. Pictured in 2009 along with their teacher Mrs Elaine McFetridge and Classroom Assistant, Mrs Iris Crossley are P1 pupils from Kilmoyle PS Photo: NI World

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8 TEEN. Teacher at Kilmoyle PS, Mrs McFetridge and Classroom Assistant, Mrs Skelton, pictured with P1 pupils Photo: NI World

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SAND OF TIME. P1 pupils from Garryduff PS enjoy playing in the sandpit in 2008 Photo: NI World

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ROW THREE. Teacher at the Leaney PS Mrs Julie Thompson (right) and Classroom Assistant Mrs McLaughlin, pictured with P1's in 2010 Photo: NI World