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 Jane McLaughlin, left, with her Primary One class from St Patrick's Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Mrs Aine McCallion.

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Mrs Jane McLaughlin, left, with her Primary One class from St Patrick's Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Mrs Aine McCallion.

Mrs Jane McLaughlin, left, with her Primary One class from St Patrick's Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Mrs Aine McCallion.

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Mrs Jane McLaughlin, left, with her Primary One class from St Patrick's Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Mrs Aine McCallion.

Mrs Rosemary Keavney, left, with her Primary School from Hollybush Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Mrs Siobhan Flood.

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Mrs Rosemary Keavney, left, with her Primary School from Hollybush Primary School, with Classroom Assistant Mrs Siobhan Flood.

Miss Jo Boyle, with her Primary One class from St John's Primary School.

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Miss Jo Boyle, with her Primary One class from St John's Primary School.

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