Off to big school! 9 photos of Hartlepool children on their last days at primary school in 2006

What a day it is in a child’s life – and their parents for that matter.

Published 26th Apr 2022, 12:46 BST

We are talking about the day they say goodbye to primary education and get ready for life in the big school.

We have nine photos of children on their last days at primary school at places such as Brougham and Barnard Grove, West View and Ward Jackson.

There are scenes from St Aidan’s as well as Throston and Rift House – and that’s just to name a few.

Take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.

1. In the picture at Elwick Hall

All these pupils were heading for pastures now from Elwick Hall School 16 years ago. Photo: TC

One last line-up for these West View Primary School pupils in 2006. Photo: LH

Lots of leavers to recognise in this view from Barnard Grove Primary School in 2006. Photo: DP

Saying goodbye to Ward Jackson Primary 16 years ago. Photo: TC