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.

9. First day smiles back in 2007 from St Mary's Primary School, Derrymore P1 pupil Aoife McGrath with her teacher Miss Elaine Barton.

St Mary's Primary School, Derrymore P1 pupil Aoife McGrath with her teacher Miss Elaine Barton. LM36-106gc Photo: Geoffrey Cousins

10. First days at school

Meabh McStravick, Fionualla McGuinness, Louise McCartan and Caoimhe O'Dowd in the house corner at St Mary's Primary School, Derrymore in 2007. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins

11. First days at school

Mrs Michelle Shaw, P1 teacher at Carrick Primary School in 2007 with pupils Callum Maxwell, Eoin Green, Samantha Quinn and Leah McDowell. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins

12. First days at school

Mrs Kavanagh's primary one class at St Francis Primary School in 2007. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins