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 computer sessions to school trips. We’ve got art classes, school dinners and reminders of field visits.
Take a look at our photos and see if they bring back schoolday memories.
1. Down to some hard work
Back to March 1987 where these St Wilfrid's School students were pictured in a lesson. Recognise anyone? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Time for a spot of colouring
Children of Simonside Mixed School are pictured during a charity picture-colouring event in 1988. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
3. A craft session at Perth Green School
How about a craft session? Here's one in 1980 where pupils from Perth Green School were making exhibits for their mini exhibition on Vikings. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Turning your attention to computers
St Gregory's RC Junior School was in the picture in 1984 where a computer had been bought for the school. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette