29 photos of children going back to school in the Portadown, Craigavon and Lurgan areas

After the summer break, many of our children went back to school this week, some for the very first time.

Here we are sharing some of the wonderful photos sent to us of our young people in their brand new school uniforms.

Full of smiles and expectation, these children are starting their first foray into the world of education and learning.

We are hoping they have lots of fun, make plenty of friends and have many, many years of fruitful learning.

13. Best friends Charlotte and Averie

Best friends Charlotte Neill (left) and Averie Boyce who both started Primary 1 at Orchard County Primary School, Co Armagh this week. Photo: Aisling Neill

14. Ezra is so happy to be going to school

Ezra Chambers who is starting P1 at Orchard Primary School, Portadown, Co Armagh Photo: Wendy Chambers

15. Lily is all ready for playgroup

Lily Chambers who is starting Epworth Playgroup in Portradown, Co Armagh. Photo: Wendy Chambers

16. Eva returns to school

Eva Rowe, aged 10, who is now in P7 at Portadown Integrated Primary School in Portadown, Co Armagh. Photo: Joanne Rowe

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