LOOKING back on your education, the first and last days of school tend to be the memories that stick in your mind the longest.
For many Rotorua schools, Monday was the first day back after a sweltering summer of barbecues, sun, and swimming.
While the majority of students were coming back to familiar classrooms, teachers and friends, there was a group of other students, like every year, who were walking into foreign territory.
Whether it's primary school, intermediate, high school or university, the first day is a daunting one for any student.
From the day I turned 5, my schooling was a non-stop journey until I graduated from university in my 20s.