Reception class II children from St Josephs RC Primary in Ribbleton in 2006

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27 emotional pictures capturing Preston children on their first day at school years ago

Digital Journalist

Published 4th Sep 2025, 15:00 GMT

As the summer holidays draw to a close, we’ve dug into the archives to find long lost pictures of those first days at school.

The cute pictures are mainly from the the decade of the noughties and show children starting school at Preston’s main primary schools in the heart of the town.

They are sure to bring the memories back – particularly for their parents. But can you spot yourself?

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Penwortham Primary School's reception class in 2006 Photo: Ian Robinson

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27 emotional pictures capturing Preston children on their first day at school years ago

As the summer holidays draw to a close, we’ve dug into the archives to find long lost pictures of those first days at school.

33. Reception class

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