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.
5. First days at school
Keira started P1 at Larne and Inver PS. Photo: Contributed
6. First days at school
Emily (P1) and Matthew (nursery) at Linn Primary and Nursery. Photo: Contributed
7. First days at school
Rebekah was all smiles to be starting Primary 1 in Larne. Photo: Contributed
8. First days at school
JJ Gribben started P1 at Linn Primary School. Photo: Contributed
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