That nervousness that they were going to make friends, do well in their lessons and, above all, want to go back, will resonate with many parents.
These smiles on the faces of new starters in 2013 and 2015 are proof that schooldays really are the happiest days of your life.
9. Highfield Hall
Reception class 1 in 2015 with teacher Rebecca Coles and teaching assistant Marie Pendleton. Photo: Eric Gregory
10. Highfield Hall
Reception class 2 with teacher Catherine Wilkinson and teaching assistant Kelly-Ann Thring. Photo: Eric Gregory
11. Whitecotes Primary
Reception class in 2015. Photo: Eric Gregory
12. Brockwell Infants
Reception class. Photo: Eric Gregory