PUPILS throughout the Vale have started their first day at school.
Following on from last week's edition, we have visited Gladstone Primary, Jenner Park Primary, Oak Field Primary and St Helens RC Infants to capture pictures of youngsters' first days at school.
More schools will appear in next week's edition.
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