First pictures of Leeds children returning to classroom as schools reopen

By Emma Ryan

Published 8th Mar 2021, 11:57 GMT

Updated 8th Mar 2021, 12:01 GMT

Thousands of pupils returned to school today after a third lockdown.

After weeks of home-schooling, online lessons and virtual classrooms, pupils were able to meet their teachers and school friends again.

Our photographer Bruce Rollinson was on hand to capture the school run at Morley Newlands Academy.

It has been a while since parents could chat at the school gates while on the school run.

A quick cuddle before joining school friends in the classroom.

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