Open days provide young people and their parents with an opportunity to get a clearer picture of what secondary-level education entails.
The events are usually well attended as this one from Larne Grammar School in 2007 illustrates.
1. School showcase
Kristen McAleese, Samuel Knox, Andrew Hunter, Erin Kelso, Nicole Davison and David Hawthorne dressed for different professions at Larne Grammar School open night in 2007. LT06-323-PR Photo: Larne Times-Peter Rippon
2. School showcase
Visitors Lee, Shannon and Sophie are shown around the computer suite by pupils during the 2007 open night. LT06-320-PR Photo: Larne Times-Peter Rippon
3. School showcase
Adam Bothwell performs a routine on the trampoline in 2007. LT06-328-PR Photo: Larne Times-Peter Rippon
4. School showcase
Matthew, Sam and Joseph study a transformer at the 2007 open night. LT06-322-PR Photo: Larne Times-Peter Rippon