But that’s when our photographers took these photos of the St Oswald’s Allsorts Dancers, the stage show Happy Families at Brinkburn Comprehensive and budding young journalists at Monkton School.
We have a snowball fight at Cleadon Hills as well and plenty more besides. Take a look.
5. Having a ball
Ready for a snowball fight on Cleadon Hills. Recognise them? Photo: sg
6. In the St Wilfrid's classroom
A lesson at St Wilfrid's School in 1987 and pictured are Neil McLouglin, with back to camera; Darryl Payne, left; and Peter Brown. Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Fun run time
The St Oswald's fun run in 1987. Did you take part? Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Off to Germany
Pupils and teachers from Hedworthfield Comprehensive before leaving for their exchange trip to Wuppertal and Remscheid in Germany. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Shields Gazette