To capture these moments, the Ipswich Star has with the help of schools in the area teamed up to bring you hundreds of smiley faces belonging to reception class children who began their education journey last month.
Bealing School in our First Class supplement. (Image: Bealing School)
Bentley CEVC Primary School - Wolves Class in our First Class supplement. (Image: Bentley CEVC)
Bildeston Primary School - Wolves Class in our First Class supplement. (Image: Bildeston Primary School)
Bosmere Primary School - Oak Class (Image: Bosmere Primary School)
Britannia Primary School - Koala Class (Image: Jo Masters)
Britannia Primary School - Platypus Class (Image: Jo Masters)
Britannia Primary School - Wombat Class (Image: Jo Masters)
Bucklesham Primary School - Willow Class (Image: Bucklesham Primary School)
We would like to wish all the children featured in this year's First Class supplement a wonderful school year and the best of luck in the future.
Hillside Primary School and Nursery - Ladybird Class (Image: Hillside Primary School and Nursery)
Holbrook Primary School (Image: Holbrook Primary School)
Kingsfleet Primary School (Image: Kingsfleet Primary School)
Martlesham Primary Academy - Small Blues (Image: Martlesham Primary Academy)
Morland C of E Primary School - Miss Delves' Class (Image: Morland C of E Primary School)
Morland C of E Primary School - Mrs LeSage's Class (Image: Morland C of E Primary School)
Nacton C of E Primary School - Tigers Class (Image: Nacton C of E Primary School)
Otley Primary School (Image: Otley Primary School)
Ranelagh Primary School - Squirrels Class (Image: Ranelagh Primary School)
SET Felix Primary School - Acorn Class (Image: SET Felix Primary School)
Shotley Community Primary School (Image: Shotley Community Primary School)
Sprites Primary Academy - Bee Class (Image: Sprites Primary Academy)
Sprites Primary Academy - Butterfly Class (Image: Sprites Primary Academy)
St Helen's Primary School (Image: St Helen\'s Primary School)
St Helen's Primary School (Image: St Helen\'s Primary School)
We would also like to extend our thanks to the schools for submitting these photos; unless otherwise specified, all photo credits belong to the schools who submitted them.
We hope you will enjoy looking through all the lovely photos.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Image: St Mary\'s Catholic Primary School)
St Matthew's C of E Primary School - Bumblebee Class (Image: St Matthew\'s C of E Primary School)
St Matthew's C of E Primary School - Ladybirds Class (Image: St Matthew\'s C of E Primary School)
St Pancras Catholic Primary School - Rainbows Class (Image: St Pancras Catholic Primary School)
Stutton C of E Primary School - Ducklings Class (Image: Stutton C of E Primary School)
The Oaks Primary School (Image: The Oaks Primary School)
The Oaks Primary School (Image: The Oaks Primary School)
Thomas Wolsey Primary School (Image: Thomas Wolsey Primary School)
Whatfield CEVC Primary School - Acorn Class (Image: Whatfield CEVC Primary School)
Whitehouse Community Primary School - Puffins Class (Image: Whitehouse Community Primary School)
Whitehouse Community Primary School - Seahorses Class (Image: Whitehouse Community Primary School)
Whitehouse Community Primary School - Starfish Class (Image: Whitehouse Community Primary School)
Witnesham Primary School (Image: Witnesham Primary School)
Chelmondiston C of E Primary School - Cygnet Class (Image: Chelmondiston C of E Primary School)
Claydon Primary School - Robins (Image: Claydon Primary School)
Claydon Primary School - Wagtails (Image: Claydon Primary School)
Claydon Primary School - Wrens (Image: Claydon Primary School)
Get your supplement today in the Ipswich Star.
Copdock Primary School - Kittens Class (Image: Copdock Primary School)
Elmsett C of E Primary School - Hedgehogs Class (Image: Elmsett C of E Primary School)
Grange Community Primary School - Robins Class (Image: Grange Community Primary School)
Gusford Primary School - Butterflies Class (Image: Gusford Primary School)
Gusford Primary School - Ladybirds Class (Image: Gusford Primary School)
Halifax Primary School - Bluebirds (Image: Halifax Primary School)
Halifax Primary School - Robins (Image: Halifax Primary School)
Handford Hall Primary School - Class RC (Image: Handford Hall Primary School)
Handford Hall Primary School - Class RM (Image: Handford Hall Primary School)
Heath Primary School - Class RM (Image: Heath Primary School)
Heath Primary School - Class RW (Image: Heath Primary School)
Hillside Primary School and Nursery - Butterfly Class (Image: Hillside Primary School and Nursery)
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