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.
5. Getting down to some reading
Boldon Comprehensive School pupils are pictured in 1986 and they had plenty of books to keep them company. Does this bring back happy memories? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: GZ
6. Time for dinner in 1984
Children at Whitburn Junior School are picturd being served with their school lunches. Were you among them? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
7. A similar scene in 1981
South Shields Comprehensive School pupils are trying out school dinners 39 years ago. Have you spotted anyone you know? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Back to the lessons
Heworth Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School students are busy studying pictures from the past. Remember this from 1986? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette