Here are 29 pictures of school starters in north Northumberland in 2011 and 2012.
25. St Michael's 2
The morning nursery group at St Michael's First School, Alnwick, in 2012. Photo: Jane Coltman
26. Alnwick South 3
Alnwick South First School new starters 2012. Vanessa Hornsby and Anne Payton with the afternoon nursery group. Photo: Jane Coltman
27. Ford 2
New starters at Hugh Joicey First School in Ford in 2012. Photo: Stuart Cobley
28. Alnwick South 4
Alnwick South First School new starters 2012. Anne Payton and Vanessa Hornsby with the morning nursery group. Photo: Jane Coltman