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;
9. Super at St Mary's
First day at school in triplicate for Gabriella, Nicky and Francesca Richardson as they arrive at St Mary's RC Primary in Sunderland in 2006. | se Photo: se
10. A kiss for mum at Hylton Red House
Mum Leah Dale has a kiss for son Connor on his first day at school at Hylton Red House Nursery in 2007. | se Photo: se
11. Seeing double at Hillview Infants
It's 2008 and Hillview Infants School had five sets of twins arriving for their first day at school. Tell us if you recognise them. | se Photo: TC
12. Grangetown Primary School
Don't they look great as they enjoy their first days at Grangetown Primary School, in 2011? | se Photo: Picture by Angela Burn