And for years the Gazette has published pictures of these new starters, so families can keep the paper as a souvenir of the momentous occasion. Here’s a flashback to our pictures from 15 years ago, so these little ones will have left school by now!
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New starters at Alnwick South First School in September 2007. Photo: Jane Coltman
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New starters at Alnwick South First School in September 2007. Photo: Jane Coltman
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New starters at Alnwick South First School in September 2007. Photo: Jane Coltman
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New starters at Amble Edwin Street First School in September 2007. Photo: Jane Coltman