Students of all ages expressed excitement mixed with some trepidation as a new school year began late last week in P.E.I.Janice Ke , right, gives her daughter, Janice , a big hug on Sept. 7 before her first day in Grade 2 at West Royalty Elementary School. It was the first day back to classes for most students across P.E.I. Dave Stewart • The Guardian - Dave Stewart • The Guardian
Angela McClintick, left, drops her son, Xander, off at his first day back at West Royalty Elementary School. Xander is going into Grade 3. Dave Stewart/The Guardian At the University of Prince Edward Island and Holland College, the Island's post-secondary students began classes on Wednesday, Sept. 6 after a busy move-in period over the Labour Day weekend.
Aaron Morrell, left, Bella Quinn chat between classes on the UPEI campus on the first day of school. Vivian Ulinwa/The Guardian