So perhaps your child is among this selection of 13 scenes, all showing South Tyneside youngsters during their time in infants school.
We have great reminders of circus day at Cleadon, French day at East Boldon and Santa turning up at Downhill.
Can you spot anyone you know in these archive photos? Take a look and tell us more.
1. All the fun of the circus
It;s circus day at Cleadon Infants School in 2003. Is your child one of the performers? Photo: CL
2. Time for treats in 2005
Having a tea party at Monkton Infants School 12 years ago, but who can you spot sharing the biscuits? Photo: CL
3. Red Nose Day fun in 2003
This looks like great fun on Red Nose Day at Westoe Infants School in 2003. Photo: SH
4. Santa arrives in 2005
Father Christmas makes his big arrival at Downhill Infants. Can you spot your child in the background? Photo: IB