Year 6 pupils from Welwyn Hatfield prepare for the next step after saying goodbye to primary school in lockdown

Twins Thomas and Jake from St Philip Howard School with their teachers Mrs Day and Miss Goss. Mum Claire said: "They are leaving this year and wanted to thank their wonderful year 6 teachers, Mrs Day and Miss Goss. They were heartbroken that they had to say goodbye in such an awful way." Picture: Claire Shearman - Credit: Archant

Esmé, who has just left Countess Anne School in Hatfield. Praising headteacher Mr Lodge, Esmé's mum Zoë said: "My daughter has received a wonderful primary school experience. Mr Lodge really is an amazing headteacher, he provides a supportive and fun learning environment." Picture: Zoë Gouldthorpe - Credit: Archant

Harri Hall, who is leaving Year 6 at Countess Anne School in Hatfield. Picture: Helen Hall - Credit: Archant

Harvey Carr-Drake, who is leaving Year 6 at Countess Anne School in Hatfield. He said: "To my amazing teachers Mrs Byrne, Mrs Pots, Mrs Lawlar and headteacher Mr Lodge thanks for all your support during my time at Countess Anne. I will miss you all." Picture: Rachel Carr - Credit: Archant

Sammie-Joe (left) who is leaving Year 6 at Countess Anne School in Hatfield, with sister Abbey. Picture: Scott Read - Credit: Archant

Aaron Dalton Hill, who will start at Ridgeway Academy in Welwyn Garden City in September. His family said: "Good luck at Ridgeway Academy, love all the family." Picture: Jay Hill - Credit: Archant