Children have spent the last few weeks making new friends, meeting their teacher, getting to know their classroom and wider school.
Before they started their half-term holiday, our photographer Jane Coltman went along to take their pictures….
There will be more school starter photos to come.
1. Amble First School
New starters Barbara Mallaburn and Sharon Donaldson with the new reception class pupils at Amble First School. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
2. Embleton Vincent Edwards C of E Primary School
The Starfish reception class at Embleton Vincent Edwards C of E Primary School with Rachel Cotton.
Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
3. Swansfield Park Primary School
The Pear reception class at Swansfield Park Primary School in Alnwick with Claire Wallwork, Lisa Pickard and Beth Whitlow. Photo: Jane Coltman
4. Whittingham Primary School
The reception class pupils at Whittingham Primary School with Emma Manners and Amy Armstrong.
Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman