September memories - first days at school and going back for autumn term

A presentation by a bank in Saxmundham to primary school essay winners in September 1983. (Image: Archant)

Can you spot yourself, a family member or any familiar faces in these September school photos from the 1960s through to the early 2000s?

First day at school in Pakenham in September 1983 (Image: Archant)

Some of the photos show youngsters starting school for the first time in Reception class.

The opening of Coldfair Green School, Knodishall, in September 1975. (Image: Archant)

There are also memories of the opening of a new school, Coldfair Green School in Knodishall, in 1975.

Morland School in Ipswich teddy bears' picnic in September 2007 (Image: Archant)

Others feature different events from the first month of school - including celebrations of school centenaries and prize presentations.

Earl Stonham School's 100th anniversary event in September 1969. (Image: Archant)

The current start of the school year is very different from usual, amid the continuing pandemic, with Covid testing in place.

First-day pupils at Combs Primary School, Stowmarket, in September 1980. (Image: Archant)

But children setting out on their school career, or moving to a new school, are just as excited as ever about the start of a new era.

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Children starting at The Oaks Primary School, Ipswich, in 2005 (Image: Archant)

A tree-planting ceremony to mark Kersey School's centenary year in September 1973 (Image: Archant)

Britannia Road Infants School in Ipswich, welcoming pupils on their first day in September 1969 (Image: Archant)