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.
5. Memories from Marsden
Plenty of faces to recognise from Marsden Primary School in 2004. | se
7. Retro at St Cuthbert's RC
Their first school photo. Tell us if you were in the Grindon Lane school's line-up. | se
8. Smiles from St Leonard's
Look how excited they are on their first day at St Leonard's RC Primary School in Silksworth. | se
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