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.
9. Wonderful in 2014
The St Bede's cast of Alice in Wonderland. Can you spot someone you know in this photo from 7 years ago? Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
10. An important letter in 2013
Pupils and head teacher Moya Rooney proudly showed off the letter they had received from Schools Minister David Laws 8 years ago. Who can tell us more? Photo: Tim Richardson
11. So caring at Christmas in 2014
St Bede's pupils help launch the 2014 Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal, with Carol Hall, centre, headteacher Moria Rooney, left, and Trish Octon. Remember this? Photo: Tim Richardson
12. Tell us more
We hope you enjoyed our look back through the archives. To share your own memories, email [email protected] Photo: sg