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.
1. Swarland
Swarland First School's new intake of pupils. Photo: Jane Coltman
2. Rock Hall
Nick Ware with his new reception pupils at Rock Hall First School.. Photo: Jane Coltman
3. Felton
Felton First School's reception class children. Photo: Jane Coltman
4. Seahouses
The new intake of pupils at Seahouses First School. Photo: Jane Coltman