That vital first year; A collection of snapshots of the 'happiest days of our lives'.

SCHOOL'S first year is one of the biggest adventures a child can have.

One look at the faces on this shot of the five-year-olds at Shelley Junior School in September 1967 says it all - this was a happy experience for all concerned.

And what a small class! The picture comes from Julie Shaw, who is far right on the middle row..

The children are (back, from left) Mark Peel, Christopher Bell, Richard Wragg, Michael Hirst, Martin Bell, Christopher Newton; (middle row) Christine Crawford, Elizabeth Dyson, Susan Hoare,

Julie Addy, Linda Wibberley and Julie; (front row): Anita Teal, Rita Gill, Maxine Turner, Karen Smith and Karen Tinker..