Mrs Donaghey, centre, pictured with her Primary One class from Holy Family Primary School, with Classroom Assistants, Kate Fulton, left & Nicola Cassidy.

placeholder image — Mrs Donaghey, centre, pictured with her Primary One class from Holy Family Primary School, with Classroom Assistants, Kate Fulton, left & Nicola Cassidy.

IN PICTURES: Take a trip down memory lane with 'First Days of School (2008)'

By Staff reporter

Published 7th Oct 2023, 18:33 GMT

Starting school is a milestone for many children and their families so here is a look back at Derry's new starters from 2008

Mrs Sharon McGlinchey, left, with her Primary One class from St Colmcille's Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Mrs Mary O'Neill.

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Mrs Sharon McGlinchey, left, with her Primary One class from St Colmcille's Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Mrs Mary O'Neill.

Mrs Catriona Wray, with her Primary One class from Trench Road Primary School.

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Mrs Catriona Wray, with her Primary One class from Trench Road Primary School.

Miss Caroline Morrison, pictured with her Primary One class from Holy Family Primary School.

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Miss Caroline Morrison, pictured with her Primary One class from Holy Family Primary School.

Ms Janet Bradley, left, with her Primary One class from Long Tower Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Miss Laura Doherty.

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Ms Janet Bradley, left, with her Primary One class from Long Tower Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Miss Laura Doherty.

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