Nine pictures of Sunderland children starting school in 2004, including Witherwack, St Leonard’s, Ryhope and Hylton Castle

We all remember it. That very first day at school.

And for these Sunderland children, it happened 20 years ago this year.

You might remember the excitement, nerves, new uniform, meeting teachers.

It’s exactly what these children from Witherwack, St Leonard’s, Ryhope, Hylton Castle and more will remember from 2004.

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