Corran Integrated Primary School in Larne.

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44 adorable pictures as this year's new Larne, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey P1 pupils pose for their first class photos

By Valerie Martin

Published 13th Oct 2025, 06:00 GMT

Updated 14th Oct 2025, 10:04 GMT

Those first days at school are special moments for all families.

We invited primary schools throughout the Larne, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey areas to share their photos of this year’s new P1 classes.

Gaelscoil Éanna in Newtownabbey.

37. New P1 pupils

Gaelscoil Éanna in Newtownabbey. Photo: contributed

Abbots Cross Primary School in Newtownabbey.

38. New P1 pupils

Abbots Cross Primary School in Newtownabbey. Photo: contributed

Rathcoole Primary School.

39. New P1 pupils

Rathcoole Primary School. Photo: contributed

Kilbride Central Primary School.

40. New P1 pupils

Kilbride Central Primary School. Photo: contributed

Larne Carrickfergus Newtownabbey