Parents and carers share pictures of Channel Islands' students as they head back to the classroom

For some children, it was their first day or first day back at school, a big moment for pupils and parents. Credit: ITV Channel

For many parents and carers across the Channel Islands, this week marks the first day of school or students' first day back.

Viewers have sent in pictures documenting the new year back in the classroom:

Five-year-old Ben from Guernsey looking very excited for his first day of Year Two.
Alexis from Jersey started her first day at secondary school, alongside her sister Liana who is joining Year Nine.
Jersey's Emily, aged four, giving a big smile as she makes her debut in Reception.
Alexis from Guernsey, aged 12, is heading into her second year of secondary school.
Diego from Jersey is suited and booted as he begins his secondary school journey.
Jersey's Mimi, aged ten, smiling and ready for her first day back - on crutches.
Oscar from Jersey, aged five, smiling ahead of his first day in Year One.
Oliver is waving goodbye to his Nintendo and joining Year Two in Guernsey.
Dominic from Jersey, aged six, stood tall and ready to conquer Year Two.
Marley, aged five, begins his adventure in Year One with dreams of following in his dad's footsteps and becoming a police man in Guernsey.
Nine-year-old Jaxon from Guernsey smiles as he starts the new school year.
Hannah from Jersey loves to draw and dance and dreams of working in something medical.
Archie and Madeleine from Guernsey looking smart for their first day back.
Olive, aged nine, alongside her five-year-old brother Arthur - both excited for the new term.

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