Hundreds of Wearside children will be doing just that this week as a new academic year gets under way.
Here are some ultra cute reminders of youngsters starting their first days in years gone by including at Hill View, Quarry View, Richard Avenue and Diamond Hall. Relive those emotional days.
In case you missed it;
1. Settling in at Richard Avenue
New starters at Richard Avenue Primary School in 1991. Tell us if you recognise them. | se Photo: se
2. A big day at Diamond Hall
New starters at the newly built Diamond Hall Infants and Junior School, Millfield, in September 1993. Have you spotted anyone you know? | se Photo: se
3. A big day at Blackfell Primary
It's their first day at Blackfell Primary School and these children looked like they were enjoying the occasion in 1993. | se Photo: se
4. Welcoming the 1998 Quarry View new starters
New teacher Vickie Lumsdon with new starters at Quarry View Junior School 27 years ago. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo