It is hard to believe that all of this happened five years ago. What do you remember of these Boxing Day dip scenes or belting out a song at a singing showcase?
Here is a reminder of nine photos from 2015. Take a look and re-live the memories.
1. Share your memories
Hedworth Lane Primary school pupils took part in a Sign to Sing event five years ago. Remember it? Photo: Tim Richardson
2. Ready for the dip
The Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip at Littlehaven Beach. Were you pictured? Photo: Stu Norton
3. Experimenting in Boldon
Boldon School's Year 7 and 8 students took part in solar eclipse experiments as part of the BBC's Stargazing Live event. Photo: Stu Norton
4. A showcase event
Schools from across South Tyneside took part in a singing showcase at the Customs House, The event had been running for more than 40 years when this photo was taken in 2015. Photo: Stu Norton