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 day of term
Harry Smith (5) is P2 at Linn Primary School. Photo: Contributed
2. First day of term
Alexander Steele (9) is P6 at St. MacNissi’s Primary School in Larne. Photo: Contributed
3. First day at school
Anna Steele (4) is Primary 1 at St.MacNissi’s. Photo: Contributed
4. First day at school
Leo Shaw is P1 at Cairncastle Primary. Photo: Contributed
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