Gracie, Lori, Alex and Cyan building castles with blocks in Mrs McKay's P1 classroom at Moyle Primary School in 2011. INLT 38-309-PR Photo: Peter Rippon

placeholder image — Gracie, Lori, Alex and Cyan building castles with blocks in Mrs McKay's P1 classroom at Moyle Primary School in 2011. INLT 38-309-PR Photo: Peter Rippon

48 adorable photos of Larne children starting primary school from 2011-2013

By Helena McManus

Published 13th Sep 2023, 16:41 GMT

Updated 13th Sep 2023, 17:22 GMT

Starting primary school is a big step for little ones and their families, and over the years the Larne Times photographers have captured those precious memories.

We’ve delved into the archives and turned up this great selection of P1 pupils in their first few weeks at various schools in the Larne area between 2011-2013. It’s sure to bring back a few memories.

Pearce and Joel finish off their jigsaw in the Cairncastle Primary School P1 classroom in 2011. INLT 46-339-PR

33. Starting school

Pearce and Joel finish off their jigsaw in the Cairncastle Primary School P1 classroom in 2011. INLT 46-339-PR Photo: Peter Rippon

Dylan and Rachel threading beads in the Mullaghdubh Primary School P1 classroom in 2012. INLT 37-326-PR

34. Starting school

Dylan and Rachel threading beads in the Mullaghdubh Primary School P1 classroom in 2012. INLT 37-326-PR Photo: Peter Rippon

Teacher Mrs McIntyre (left) and classroom assistant Mrs Hall with St Anthony's Primary School P1 pupils in 2012. INLT 39-912-PR

35. Starting school

Teacher Mrs McIntyre (left) and classroom assistant Mrs Hall with St Anthony's Primary School P1 pupils in 2012. INLT 39-912-PR Photo: Peter Rippon

The Roddensvale morning P1 class in 2013. INLT 42-415-PR

36. Starting school

The Roddensvale morning P1 class in 2013. INLT 42-415-PR Photo: Peter Rippon