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.
13. Brockwell Infants
Reception class 2. Photo: Eric Gregory
14. Spire Infants
Jellyfish class with special needs teaching assistant Chrissie Holmes, teaching assistant Katie Chapman and teacher Jodie Morris. Photo: Eric Gregory
15. Spire Infants
Sea Horse class with teaching assistants Karen Repton and Joyce Staley and teacher Lauren Haywood. Photo: Eric Gregory
16. St Mary's RC
Foundation class 1 with teaching assistant Sharon Woodhouse and teacher Megan Harrison. Photo: Eric Gregory