Cookstown Primary School pupils who took to the stage as Santa's helpers and reindeer during the school's concert, A Celebration of Christmas, in 2006placeholder image
Cookstown Primary School pupils who took to the stage as Santa's helpers and reindeer during the school's concert, A Celebration of Christmas, in 2006 | Iconic Media Group

Northern Ireland retro: 31 of the best photos showing noughties pupils in their school concerts

These nostalgic photos will take you back to one of the biggest moments in any child’s life - the school concert.

They show youngsters taking to the stage to perform at schools around Northern Ireland in the noughties.

Alongside the traditional angels and shepherds are elves, reindeer, wizards and even, somewhat unexpectedly, the legendary Newcastle and Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes.

You might spot yourself, your old school friends, your child or grandchild in this retro photo gallery.

It’s nearly two decades since these photos were taken, and some of the cherubic faces pictured will themselves be parents now, proudly watching their own children perform in the school concert.

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