THEY'VE got dusted off the schoolbag and got a new set of pens.

Thousands of children across Swindon are heading back to school for their first day of the autumn term.

Here are some of the great pics you've sent us so far - keep them coming (submit them below)

Community answers

First Day at School Autumn 2019

"Send us your pictures and stories"

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Nayan is all smiles and excited for his first day at Mountford Manor Primary School.

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Swindon Advertiser: Nayan is all smiles and excited for his first day at Mountford Manor Primary School.Nayan is all smiles and excited for his first day at Mountford Manor Primary School.

From Amy Mcpherson

What is your response?Bobbi Mcpherson first day in reception at redoaks primary school.

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Swindon Advertiser: Bobbi Mcpherson first day in reception at redoaks primary school.Bobbi Mcpherson first day in reception at redoaks primary school.

From Melissa Rose

What is your response?Corey started his first day in reception. He was so excited.

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Swindon Advertiser: Corey started his first day in reception. He was so excited.Corey started his first day in reception. He was so excited.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Jae-Jay's first day in Reception

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Swindon Advertiser: Jae-Jay's first day in ReceptionJae-Jay's first day in Reception

From Community contributor

What is your response?Connor first day at reception at Goddard Park school. He was looking forward to starting school. Enjoying every minute

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Swindon Advertiser: Connor first day at reception at Goddard Park school. He was looking forward to starting school. Enjoying every minuteConnor first day at reception at Goddard Park school. He was looking forward to starting school. Enjoying every minute
Swindon Advertiser: Connor first day at reception at Goddard Park school. He was looking forward to starting school. Enjoying every minuteConnor first day at reception at Goddard Park school. He was looking forward to starting school. Enjoying every minute
Swindon Advertiser: Connor first day at reception at Goddard Park school. He was looking forward to starting school. Enjoying every minuteConnor first day at reception at Goddard Park school. He was looking forward to starting school. Enjoying every minute
Swindon Advertiser: Connor first day at reception at Goddard Park school. He was looking forward to starting school. Enjoying every minuteConnor first day at reception at Goddard Park school. He was looking forward to starting school. Enjoying every minute

From Lucy Brown

What is your response?Gappy and happy! Beatrice Brown aged 6 heading into Year 2 at Moredon Primary School with 2 less teeth, a new haircut and full of excitement to see her friends.

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Swindon Advertiser: Gappy and happy! Beatrice Brown aged 6 heading into Year 2 at Moredon Primary School with 2 less teeth, a new haircut and full of excitement to see her friends.Gappy and happy! Beatrice Brown aged 6 heading into Year 2 at Moredon Primary School with 2 less teeth, a new haircut and full of excitement to see her friends.
Swindon Advertiser: Gappy and happy! Beatrice Brown aged 6 heading into Year 2 at Moredon Primary School with 2 less teeth, a new haircut and full of excitement to see her friends.Gappy and happy! Beatrice Brown aged 6 heading into Year 2 at Moredon Primary School with 2 less teeth, a new haircut and full of excitement to see her friends.

From Jo Thornbury

What is your response?Ben excited for year 10.

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Swindon Advertiser: Ben excited for year 10.Ben excited for year 10.

From Community contributor

What is your response?My 2 daughters 1 going into year 11 and 1 in year 1

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Swindon Advertiser: My 2 daughters 1 going into year 11 and 1 in year 1My 2 daughters 1 going into year 11 and 1 in year 1

From Charlotte Gould

What is your response?Marcie started reception on Monday!

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Swindon Advertiser: Marcie started reception on Monday!Marcie started reception on Monday!

From victoria popowicz

What is your response?Twins Lola and Gavin on first day of reception at Swindon academy along with their cousin Isabella who is also starting reception

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Swindon Advertiser: Twins Lola and Gavin on first day of reception at Swindon academy along with their cousin Isabella who is also starting receptionTwins Lola and Gavin on first day of reception at Swindon academy along with their cousin Isabella who is also starting reception
Swindon Advertiser: Twins Lola and Gavin on first day of reception at Swindon academy along with their cousin Isabella who is also starting receptionTwins Lola and Gavin on first day of reception at Swindon academy along with their cousin Isabella who is also starting reception

From Shannon Midwinter

What is your response?Amelia Farmer, Aged 4.

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Swindon Advertiser: Amelia Farmer, Aged 4.Amelia Farmer, Aged 4.

From Community contributor

What is your response?My son haydon first day in year 2 and my daughter millie first day in reception

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Swindon Advertiser: My son haydon first day in year 2 and my daughter millie first day in receptionMy son haydon first day in year 2 and my daughter millie first day in reception
Swindon Advertiser: My son haydon first day in year 2 and my daughter millie first day in receptionMy son haydon first day in year 2 and my daughter millie first day in reception

From Hannah Love

What is your response?My son haydon first day in year 2 and my daughter millie first day in reception

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Swindon Advertiser: My son haydon first day in year 2 and my daughter millie first day in receptionMy son haydon first day in year 2 and my daughter millie first day in reception
Swindon Advertiser: My son haydon first day in year 2 and my daughter millie first day in receptionMy son haydon first day in year 2 and my daughter millie first day in reception
Swindon Advertiser: My son haydon first day in year 2 and my daughter millie first day in receptionMy son haydon first day in year 2 and my daughter millie first day in reception

From Stacey Ball

What is your response?Adam starting year 4 at eastwitchle school

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Swindon Advertiser: Adam starting year 4 at eastwitchle schoolAdam starting year 4 at eastwitchle school

From Victoria Sykes

What is your response?Kai's first day at brimble hill! We celebrated with lots of balloons, bubbles and a first day of school box with his favourite things to help him understand what a special day it is.

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Swindon Advertiser: Kai's first day at brimble hill! We  celebrated with lots of balloons, bubbles and a first day of school box with his favourite things to help him understand what a special day it is.Kai's first day at brimble hill! We celebrated with lots of balloons, bubbles and a first day of school box with his favourite things to help him understand what a special day it is.

From Annemarie Carey

What is your response?First day of secondary school for my son Harlan Carey

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Swindon Advertiser: First day of secondary school for my son Harlan CareyFirst day of secondary school for my son Harlan Carey

From Community contributor

What is your response?James and Grace - South Marston C of E school

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Swindon Advertiser: James and Grace - South Marston C of E schoolJames and Grace - South Marston C of E school

From Community contributor

What is your response?Lillie-Monroe

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Swindon Advertiser: Lillie-MonroeLillie-Monroe

From Peter Toner

What is your response?First day in Reception for Ryley

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Swindon Advertiser: First day in Reception for RyleyFirst day in Reception for Ryley

From Jamie S

What is your response?Florence's first day into year 3 at East Wichel School.

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Swindon Advertiser: Florence's first day into year 3 at East Wichel School.Florence's first day into year 3 at East Wichel School.

From Francesca Breary

What is your response?Starting school with big bro! Very excited little girl ❤️

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Swindon Advertiser: Starting school with big bro! Very excited little girl ❤️Starting school with big bro! Very excited little girl ❤️

From Carole Hillsdon

What is your response?This is my daughter Tegan, today she started secondary school. Normally she doesn't cope well with big changes, but today she was so excited to start at a brand new school. Hopefully her 1st day goes well.

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Swindon Advertiser: This is my daughter Tegan, today she started secondary school. Normally she doesn't cope well with big changes, but today she was so excited to start at a brand new school. Hopefully her 1st day goes well.This is my daughter Tegan, today she started secondary school. Normally she doesn't cope well with big changes, but today she was so excited to start at a brand new school. Hopefully her 1st day goes well.

From Zoe Stoneham

What is your response?First day of year 7

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Swindon Advertiser: First day of year 7First day of year 7
Swindon Advertiser: First day of year 7First day of year 7

From Sarah Rolls

What is your response?James's first day in Year 3 at Covingham Park Primary and Matthew's first day at Roundabout pre school

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Swindon Advertiser: James's first day in Year 3 at Covingham Park Primary and Matthew's first day at Roundabout pre schoolJames's first day in Year 3 at Covingham Park Primary and Matthew's first day at Roundabout pre school

From Community contributor

What is your response?First day back at school! Little sister is very excited finally starting school with her big brother!!

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Swindon Advertiser: First day back at school!  Little sister is very excited finally starting school with her big brother!!First day back at school! Little sister is very excited finally starting school with her big brother!!

From Community contributor

What is your response?2019 ❤️❤️

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Swindon Advertiser: 2019 ❤️❤️2019 ❤️❤️

From Abigail Bell

What is your response?Jacob’s first day in Year 1

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Swindon Advertiser: Jacob’s first day in Year 1Jacob’s first day in Year 1

From Community contributor

What is your response?First day of school excitement!

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Swindon Advertiser: First day of school excitement!First day of school excitement!
Swindon Advertiser: First day of school excitement!First day of school excitement!
Swindon Advertiser: First day of school excitement!First day of school excitement!
Swindon Advertiser: First day of school excitement!First day of school excitement!

From Jessica Gilbert

What is your response?Saphira’s first day in Reception Class with Goddard Park Primary School. She is very excited to be Joining her twin brothers who are in year 6 & her elder brother & sister who are in Dorcan Academy

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Swindon Advertiser: Saphira’s first day in Reception Class with Goddard Park Primary School. She is very excited to be Joining her twin brothers who are in year 6 & her elder brother & sister who are in Dorcan AcademySaphira’s first day in Reception Class with Goddard Park Primary School. She is very excited to be Joining her twin brothers who are in year 6 & her elder brother & sister who are in Dorcan Academy

From Kathryn Prictor

What is your response?Sienna’s 1st day at South Marston infants school and her Sister, Emi who start South Marston Pre-School ☺️

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Swindon Advertiser: Sienna’s 1st day at South Marston infants school and her Sister, Emi who start South Marston Pre-School ☺️Sienna’s 1st day at South Marston infants school and her Sister, Emi who start South Marston Pre-School ☺️

From Community contributor

What is your response?First day of year 4

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Swindon Advertiser: First day of year 4First day of year 4

Some will be starting at a new school - while others return to familiar corridors and classrooms.

We want to see your first day of school pictures and stories. Share them with us via the contributions box below, in the comments or on Facebook.