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!
25. St Michael's, Alnwick
New starters at St Michael's First School, Alnwick, in September 2007. Photo: Jane Coltman
26. St Michael's, Alnwick
New starters at St Michael's First School, Alnwick, in September 2007. Photo: Jane Coltman
27. St Michael's, Alnwick
New starters at St Michael's First School, Alnwick, in September 2007. Photo: Jane Coltman
28. Shilbottle
New starters at Shilbottle First School, in September 2007. Photo: HW