From Fulwell Infants to Plains Farm, pupils in brand new uniforms stepped through the doors to a brand new world.
And as the new school year beckons for another intake of wide-eyed youngsters, we delved into the Sunderland Echo archives to find photos of new starters in 2011.
Have a look at these 9 photos which our photographers took at schools including St Benet’s, Valley Road, Grangetown and Barnes Infants.
9. Class 11 at Barnes Infants
Another great photo from Barnes Infants and this one shows the children in class 11. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
10. Time for your memories
We hope these scenes brought back happy memories for you. If they did, email [email protected] and tell us more. Photo: se
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