31 pictures of hundreds of Portadown children enjoying their first days at school in 2007

By Valerie Martin

Published 29th Aug 2024, 18:15 GMT

Updated 1st Sep 2024, 18:23 GMT

Those first days in primary school can be exciting, maybe a little tearful and full of fun all at the same time.

We’ve had a look through our photo archives and found these great pictures of the new P1 classes in and around Portadown back in 2007.

You may well spot some young faces you recognise.

New P1 pupils at Derryhale Primary School in September 2007 with teacher Mrs Amanda McCallen, right, and classroom assistant, Mrs Debbie Mulligan.

1. First days at school

New P1 pupils at Derryhale Primary School in September 2007 with teacher Mrs Amanda McCallen, right, and classroom assistant, Mrs Debbie Mulligan. Photo: Tony Hendron

Pictured in September 2007 are new P1 pupils at Portadown Independent Christian School with Mrs Christine Ward, left, classroom assistant and teacher Mrs Daphne McKee.

2. First days at school

Pictured in September 2007 are new P1 pupils at Portadown Independent Christian School with Mrs Christine Ward, left, classroom assistant and teacher Mrs Daphne McKee. Photo: Tony Hendron

Pictured in September 2007 are new P1 pupils at St John's Primary School, Gilford, with teacher Mrs Patricia Derby, right and Maria McConville, classroom asssistant.

3. First days at school

Pictured in September 2007 are new P1 pupils at St John's Primary School, Gilford, with teacher Mrs Patricia Derby, right and Maria McConville, classroom asssistant. Photo: Tony Hendron

New P1 pupils back in 2007 at Gilford (Craigavon Memorial) Primary School pictured with teacher Mrs Doreen Armstrong, left and Mrs Elaine McCavery, classroom asssistant.

4. First days at school

New P1 pupils back in 2007 at Gilford (Craigavon Memorial) Primary School pictured with teacher Mrs Doreen Armstrong, left and Mrs Elaine McCavery, classroom asssistant. Photo: Tony Hendron