Principal Ciara Deane and her staff were on hand to greet the boys and their parents as they arrived at the Creggan institution.
Here is a selection of photographs of the new Year 8s as they made their transition to secondary education.
1. All ready for a new start at St. Joseph's Boys' School on Friday morning.
All ready for a new start at St. Joseph's Boys' School on Friday morning. Photo: Jim McCafferty
2. New ground for these two young Year 8 starts at St. Joseph's Boys' School on Friday.
New ground for these two young Year 8 starts at St. Joseph's Boys' School on Friday. Photo: Jim McCafferty
3. Two of the new Year 8s at St. Joseph's Boys' School on Friday morning pose for a photo.
Two of the new Year 8s at St. Joseph's Boys' School on Friday morning pose for a photo. Photo: Jim McCafferty
4. Mrs. Fiona Harrigan, Vice Principal and staff welcoming the new Year 8 pupils and their parents to the school on Friday morning.
Mrs. Fiona Harrigan, Vice Principal and staff welcoming the new Year 8 pupils and their parents to the school on Friday morning. Photo: Jim McCafferty
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