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.

11. The right notes
Pupils taking part in a maths and music project in 2017. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton

12. Thumbs up
Headteacher John Frain celebrates with pupils in 2010 after their a "good" inspection from education watchdogs. | JPIMedia Photo: IB
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