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.
9. Music practice in 1976
Keen musicians would have loved practising an instrument, just like these students in 1976. Photo: Shields Gazette
10. A touch drama
Perhaps drama was more your forte. Here are the children of St James RC Primary School practising for their production of HMS Pinafore in 1979. Photo: Shields Gazette
11. Turning your attention to sport
Time for sport in 1975. As the schoolday came to a close, competitive students would show off their skills on the playing field. Here are pupils from Ashley Road and St Bede's John Schools competing at netball. Photo: Shields Gazette
12. The football team
Maybe you were on the school football team like these boys from St Gregory's Junior School in 1977. Photo: Shields Gazette