It was such a big day for them at Seaham Harbour Nursery School where these new starters were pictured in 2001.It was such a big day for them at Seaham Harbour Nursery School where these new starters were pictured in 2001.
It was such a big day for them at Seaham Harbour Nursery School where these new starters were pictured in 2001.

13 pictures of Sunderland children on their first day at school in years past - spot any familiar faces?

It’s the moment which parents remember forever and children face with trepidation.
By Chris Cordner
Published 2nd Sep 2019, 16:45 BST
Updated 6th Sep 2019, 15:32 BST

It’s that very first day at school and here are 13 photos to remind us of it.

We’ve got scenes from across Sunderland and Wearside.

So why not take a look through and see if there is anyone you recognise.

If any of these lovely scenes bring back memories, get in touch and tell us more by emailing chris.cordner@jpimedia.co.uk.

1. Ryhope Church of England Infants School

If any of these lovely scenes bring back memories, get in touch and tell us more by emailing [email protected]. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Back to 1989 for this lovely scene at Ryhope Church of England Infants School. But who do you recognise?

2. Ryhope Church of England Infants School

Back to 1989 for this lovely scene at Ryhope Church of England Infants School. But who do you recognise? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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It's playtime in 1991 for these pupils at Richard Avenue Primary School.

3. Play time at Richard Avenue Primary School

It's playtime in 1991 for these pupils at Richard Avenue Primary School. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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It's the end of the first day ta John F Kennedy School and Anna Rutter (6) left and Karen Rutter (5) are pictured walking home to Barmston in 1974.

4. John F Kennedy School

It's the end of the first day ta John F Kennedy School and Anna Rutter (6) left and Karen Rutter (5) are pictured walking home to Barmston in 1974. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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