13 super emotional memories of your kids on their first day at school in Sunderland

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.

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