It’s been another difficult year in education, however the children who started at the local schools back in September have fortunately not faced the disruption of their predecessors at the heart of the pandemic.
Our photographer David Dawson went along to visit some of the reception classes in the area to captured the moments that will be treasured by families for years to come. And don't all of the pupils look excited to be at school?
The photographs, except from the Richmond School and Alford Primary which were submitted, can be purchased from our newspaper by following the Buy A Photo link on our website.