Riley Smith and Alexis Nicholls, aged seven from Stubbington, are returning to school.Riley Smith and Alexis Nicholls, aged seven from Stubbington, are returning to school.
Riley Smith and Alexis Nicholls, aged seven from Stubbington, are returning to school.

34 of the best photos as Portsmouth children start the new school year

THANKS to coronavirus the 2020 school year was like no other before it.
By ron Melton
Published 3rd Sep 2020, 17:13 BST

Now after months apart from their pals and teachers, Portsmouth-area children are today returning to school to start the next chapter of their education.

Parents from across the Solent area sent us smiley photos of their little ones to mark the occasion – is anyone you know included in our gallery?

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Declan, five from Copnor, returns to school extra prepared!

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Declan, five from Copnor, returns to school extra prepared! Photo: Fiona Peers

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Rod-Thomas, aged nine, from Warren Park, is returning to school.

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Rod-Thomas, aged nine, from Warren Park, is returning to school. Photo: Leighanne Armstrong

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Oscar Davies, aged six from Hayling Island, is returning to school.

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Oscar Davies, aged six from Hayling Island, is returning to school. Photo: Lacey Plumstead

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Millie-Rose, aged seven and Stanley, aged nine, from Southsea, are returning to school.

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Millie-Rose, aged seven and Stanley, aged nine, from Southsea, are returning to school. Photo: Dayna May

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