It was all smiles for these young people from Carrickfergus as they started their first day at secondary school.

placeholder image — It was all smiles for these young people from Carrickfergus as they started their first day at secondary school.

First day at secondary school: Carrick families share their photos

By Helena McManus

Published 30th Aug 2021, 15:46 GMT

Updated 30th Aug 2021, 15:58 GMT

It’s that time of year again as schools across Northern Ireland reopen their doors for the autumn term.

And for some young people, it was all change as they left their primary classes behind to embark on their first day at secondary school.

We asked local parents and guardians to share their best snaps of the occasion for our special photo gallery below.

Callum, Ulidia Integrated College.

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Callum, Ulidia Integrated College.

Bethany, Carrickfergus Grammar School.

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Bethany, Carrickfergus Grammar School.

Grace, Ulidia Integrated College.

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Grace, Ulidia Integrated College.

Jessica, Hazelwood Intergrated College.

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Jessica, Hazelwood Intergrated College.

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