Published:
10:47 AM September 7, 2018
Updated:
8:56 PM October 11, 2020
The school bells rang out across Suffolk this week, as children across the county entered the classroom for the first time.
Hayden ready for his first day at school. Picture: CHARLOTTE CLARK
Parents have been busy over the last week preparing their little ones to start the new term, with new uniforms, bags and shoes at the ready. And As the first day beckoned, proud parents grabbed their phones to take part in what has become a tradition in many households when a child starts school - the annual first day of school photo shoot.
Kaitlin Elliston started back this week Picture: EMMA ELLISTON
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Children have been stood, in full uniform, against a fireplace, wall or doorway so their parents can capture this landmark moment.
Evie looking forward to the first day in reception at Broke Hall Picture: BRAD JONES
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Facebook and Instagram are flooded with these pictures, with friends and family members wishing the new school starters luck on their first day, Our readers have been sharing their photos of their young school starters all week, take a look to see if you can spot your child, or perhaps your niece, nephew, Godson or grandchild in the gallery below.
London and Brooklyn were not overwhelmed with the prospect of going back to school Picture: AGNES KENJI
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Ollie excited for his first day Picture: ROSIE O'BRIEN
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Jacey-Mae Crowley on her first day. Picture: DANAE CROWLEY
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Fraser Francis. Picture: ELLA FRANCIS
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Emma Cobb is smart in her new school tie Picture: HEIDI COBB
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Annie Wardley holds up a sign so she will never forget which day she started school Picture: STEPH LAWRENCE
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Ready for anything: Eva Nicholls Picture: EMMA SMITH
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Avaiya ready for her first day Picture: DONNA MARIE RUIZ
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Belle Kimm prepared to start school Picture: CLAIRE KIMM
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Bradley looking pleased about starting school Picture: KERRIE ROSSER
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Daisy smiling with her new uniform and book bag Picture: ZOE WARD
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Dressed to impress: Shanelle Thompson Picture: DANIELLE FAIRWEATHER
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Thumbs down for school from Eddie Parker Picture: EMILY PARKER
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Big smiles from Emily on her first day Picture: SHONA MICHELL
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Finley is ready for the day Picture: CLAIRE SMITH
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Isabelle is ready for school Picture: JOANNE GIBBS
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Jesse is looking forward to his day at school Picture: LAUREN NEAVE
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Big smiles from Leo Picture: HOLLIE DANA-MARIE HARPER
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Lexie Frost is looking smart on her first day Picture: ANGELA FROST
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Lexie Frost is looking smart on her first day Picture: ANGELA FROST
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Maddison posing with her book bag Picture: LEANNE MORTON
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We hope Noah enjoys his first day Picture: CLARE THROWER
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An excited Lilly-Mae ready for school Picture: HOLLY POSTMA
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Ollie can't wait to go to his new school Picture: ROSIE O'BRIEN
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Both Peter and Erin ready to take on the day Picture: KIM CARR
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Lewis Albon looking pleased to start school Picture: SAREENA ALBON
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Lola looking forward to her first day Picture: BECCIE ARNOLD
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Janisha Kaur in her uniform ready for school Picture: PRABHJYOT KUR
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Myeleigh Taylor-day posing ahead of her first day at school Picture: CARLY TAYLOR
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