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 EilÌs McGuinness, left, with her Primary One class from St Anne's Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Francesca Norris.

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Mrs EilÌs McGuinness, left, with her Primary One class from St Anne's Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Francesca Norris.

Mrs Linda Parke, left, pictured with her Primary One class from Holy Family Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Lisa Baldrick.

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Mrs Linda Parke, left, pictured with her Primary One class from Holy Family Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Lisa Baldrick.

Mrs Jean Finn, right, with her Primary One class from St John's Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Miss Ann Mallon.

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Mrs Jean Finn, right, with her Primary One class from St John's Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Miss Ann Mallon.

Miss Jane Gilfillan, seated, with her Primary One class from Drumahoe Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Mrs Wilma Crothers.

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Miss Jane Gilfillan, seated, with her Primary One class from Drumahoe Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Mrs Wilma Crothers.

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