And for years we have published pictures of these new starters, so families can keep the paper as a souvenir of the momentous occasion.
Here’s a flashback to our pictures from 2010 - so some of these little ones will be about to start their last year in secondary school.
5. Alnwick South
The afternoon nursery group at Alnwick South First School with Vanessa Hornsby. Photo: Jane Coltman
6. Embleton
Christina Lillie at Embleton First School with her new pupils Billy Armstrong, Elana Purkins and Jessica Williams. Photo: Jane Coltman
7. Longhoughton
Longhoughton First School's new starters with teacher Jen Wilkinson. Photo: Jane Coltman
8. Thropton
Enjoying the nursery at Thropton First School are Chloe Scott, Michael Henry, James Wilkins and Ava Davidson. Photo: Jane Coltman