Look at these happy faces of children excited to be off to school.

Whether it's their first time at big school or a move up a year, the sense of anticipation - and maybe a little trepidation - is clear.

Dressed in smart new uniforms, with a little room to grow, and with their backpacks filled with lunches, pencil cases and their favourite teddies, they're ready for a whole new adventure.

And after a tough year caused by the Covid pandemic, which meant many of them had to get to grips with having their lessons at home and missing out on playing with their friends for weeks on end, it's no wonder.