Pupils from Chapel Road reception class pictured after their graduation ceremony held at the school. (2106A05)

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School days in Derry and Limavady: Pupils starting school in 2007 and 2008

By staff reporter

Published 29th May 2021, 15:57 BST

Updated 29th May 2021, 16:48 BST

With Covid-19 affecting schools, this year really has been like no other. So we’ve been looking back at times past, when children throughout the NW could enjoy their school days without the impact of a worldwide pandemic.

So here are some pictures of young people who were starting primary school in 2007 or 2008. We’ve also included some nursery and other classes. We hope you enjoy this look back in time. Most have not been published online until now.

P1 pupils from Faughanvale Primary School. (1409PG37)

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P1 pupils from Faughanvale Primary School. (1409PG37)

Children from CraigBrack Pre School pictured during their graduation at the Vale Centre, Greysteel. (2006Sl02)

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Children from CraigBrack Pre School pictured during their graduation at the Vale Centre, Greysteel. (2006Sl02)

P1 pupils from Steelstown Primary School with Mrs O'Neill, left, teacher, and Miss McCafferty, classroom assistant. (2109PG21)

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P1 pupils from Steelstown Primary School with Mrs O'Neill, left, teacher, and Miss McCafferty, classroom assistant. (2109PG21)

P1 pupils from Steelstown Primary School with Patricia Cavanagh, left, classroom assistant, and Charlotte Devine, teacher. (2109PG22)

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P1 pupils from Steelstown Primary School with Patricia Cavanagh, left, classroom assistant, and Charlotte Devine, teacher. (2109PG22)

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