South Shields Community School is sadly expected to shut its doors in the summer of 2020 after a lengthy battle to save it from closure. Formed by the merger of Brinkburn and King George schools in 2007, here we look back at just some of the many happier moments in the school’s brief history.
1. SPECIAL VISIT .... Film Producer David Puttnam visits South Tyneside Community School, Group shot from top left, Rachel Hancock, Lord David Puttnam and Dr John Frain, front left Britney Borritts and Emily Coates.
Film producer David Puttnam, centre, visits the school in 2012 and meets pupils Rachel Hancock, Britney Borritts and Emily Coates along with headteacher John Frain.
Photo: craig leng
2. Colourful memories
The school's 2014 prom at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street.
Photo: Tim Richardson
3. Award winning
Teacher Graham Trick and pupils celebrate an award in 2010.
Photo: iain brown
4. Mock election
Students and staff at South Shields Community school hold their own mock poll as the nation prepares for the 2010 General Election. Pupil Peaches Graham and teacher Karl Jessen are pictured in the foreground.
Photo: Stu Norton