YOUNGSTERS across Renfrewshire were showing off their uniforms as they headed back to school last week.

And for almost 25,000 pupils across Renfrewshire’s 11 secondary, 49 primary and two additional support needs schools, this was their very first day.

Little ones were glowing with excitement ahead of the big event – and The Gazette has compiled its favourite photos sent in by its readers.

And although playground games may have unravelled some ties, the smiles of these youngsters didn’t fade when the school bell rang, with many parents reporting glowing faces from dropping them off at the school gates to picking them up at the end of the day.

Don’t worry if your kids’ picture isn’t featured here as we will be posting all the adorable snaps in a photo gallery online at www.the-gazette.co.uk.