Did it pan out like ours did in this selection of 15 photos from the decade?
We have selected a series of images showing everything from art classes to gymnastics lessons, and school meals to playtime.
Do you remember school milk or taking your cycling proficiency test after lessons ended? We have got it all.
Take a look at our photos and see if they bring back schoolday memories.
1. Time for some hard work
It's time to get down to some study, like these students at Ellison Church of England School in 1971. Remember this? Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Working it out in groups
A group task for these children at Ashley Road School in 1978. Does this bring back memories? Photo: South Shields Gazette
3. In the playground
It's playtime and that could mean anything from a game of skipping to reading with friends, like these youngsters at Ashley Road in 1971. Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Back in time for milk
Laygate Junior School samples the return of free school milk in 1978. Remember this? Photo: Shields Gazette