34 adorable photos of Lurgan children starting primary school in 2007

Starting primary school is a big step for little ones and their families and over the years the Lurgan Mail photographers have captured those precious first days.

We’ve delved into the archives and turned up this great selection of P1 pupils on their first day at various schools in Lurgan back in 2007. It’s sure to bring back a few memories.

5. First days at school

New classmates at St Mary's Primary School, Derrymore in 2007 - Emma Burns, Daniel McCavigan, Andrea McKavanagh and Conal Smyth. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins

6. First days at school

Happy to have started at St Mary's Primary School, Derrymore in 2007 are Conor Lavery, Mathew McCavigan and Pauric Maginnis. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins

7. First days at school

Bleary Primary School P1 pupils in 2007 - Gemma Uprichard, Hannah Gilmore, Nathan Toland, David Turkington, Rachel McKerr and Yvonne Hanna. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins

8. First days at school

Mrs Maura Kelly with her P1 class at St Francis Primary School in 2007. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins