Retro: first days at school around Newtownabbey

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

We’ve delved into the archives and turned up this great selection of P1 pupils from their first days at various schools across Newtownabbey over recent years.

It’s sure to bring back a few memories.

21. First days at school

P1 pupils at St Mary's On The Hill in 2017. Photo: Alistair Mawhinney

22. First days at school

P1 pupils at Straid PS in 2016. Photo: Phillip Byrne

23. First days at school

P1 pupils at The Thompson Primary School in 2018. Photo: Alistair Mawhinney

24. First days at school

Miss Weatherup's P1 class at Tildarg Primary School in 2013. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

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