Sunderland families share their first class 'back to school' pictures as new term starts

Class is back in session for the autumn term – and families across Wearside were capturing the special moments on camera.

Echo readers have been sharing precious pictures as their children return to school for the new year, or start school for the first time.

Uniforms were ironed, bags were packed and little ones excitedly got stuck in to the new term.

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Lexi-Lou, Conner and Katie are ready for the autumn term. Photo: Mare Welshy Conlon

Talia Rose, age 9, going into Year 5 at New Silksworth Academy. Photo: Kelsey Taylor

Alfie Doran is all set for the first day of Year 3. Photo: Sophie Dow

Annabella and Giovanni Geraldie on their first day at Christ's College. Photo: Leanne-Paul Geraldie