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.
5. Back in time for milk
Laygate Junior School samples the return of free school milk in 1978. Remember this? Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Time for a film
Back to the classroom. The next lesson might have been something on a projector film. Did your school have the latest equipment like Ocean Road in 1970? Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Reading time
Catching up on your reading is very important. You could do it at the shop at Hedworthfield School in 1978. Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Ready for dinner
Barnes Road Junior School's dining room is packed in 1970 with hungry children enjoying their dinner. What was your favourite school meal? Photo: Shields Gazette