They wanted to say they loved the trio who had been subject to social media attacks after England’s Euro 2020 defeat. The pupils wrote touching letters of support to the footballing heroes.
But we want to pay our own tribute to the school which is full of its own classroom heroes, as these photos from the Shields Gazette archives show.
They’ve won competitions, supported important charity causes and done amazingly well in their studies.
Don’t just take our word for it. Take a look at these 11 nostalgic scenes.
5. Time for a story in 2008
Pupils looked like they were loving this storytime session with Carol Hall as part of World Story Day 13 years ago. Photo: CL
6. The formula for success
What a performance that was! The school took part in World Maths Day in 2008 and came second in the country. Were you pictured? Photo: CL
7. Thumbs up for success in 2005
What a cause for celebration! St Bede's came top of the Primary School League Tables in 2005 and here are the head teacher Joan Neil and deputy head Bernie Henderson joining the pupils for a celebratory photo. Photo: TR
8. All for charity in 2013
Supporting the International Shoebox Appeal in 2013. Remember this? Photo: TIM RICHARDSON