Today and over the next few days, emotions will be running high across the country as thousands of children begin school for the very first time.
Brand new uniforms are being put on, crayons and toys will be taken out, and the first day of eight years of primary education will get underway.
Newstalk Jessica Woodlock visited one school on its first day back today, and joins Kieran to share what she’s heard.
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