Tears, smiles, excitement, nerves. Your little one's first day at school probably had it all.
It's almost time for this year's starters to put on that brand new uniform, grab the school bag and head for the classroom.
In the meantime, here are nine Sunderland Echo archive memories of children taking that first step into school in 2004.
We've got Havelock, Hudson Road, Richard Avenue, Grangetown and plenty more. Grab the tissues and re-live that emotional day once more.
1. That's class
They all started their first days at school in 2004. See if your little one is in the picture. | se
2. So sweet at Richard Avenue
Smart in their new uniforms at Richard Avenue Primary School. | se
3. Great in Grangetown
New starters at Grangetown Primary School pictured 19 years ago. | se
4. Class times at Shiney Row Primary
Bright-eyed youngsters line up for their first photo at Shiney Row Primary in 2004. | se