Some children are returning to school, while others are just starting out in Primary 1. It’s also a special time for other students who are starting Year 8.
Parents from across the province have been contacting Northern Ireland World with pictures of their little ones as they prepare to start the new term.
Check out these smiling faces from across east Antrim, Newtownabbey, Portstewart, Ballymoney, Craigavon, Loughguile, Maghera and Lisburn.
1. First days at school
Harry started Cairncastle PS. Photo: Contributed
2. First days at school
Olivia (P4) and Jack (P1) at Linn PS. Photo: Contributed
3. First days at school
Eden started P1 at Linn PS. Photo: Contributed
4. First days at school
Theo started P1 at Cairncastle PS. Photo: Contributed
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