We dove into our archives to find these eight photos of dinner staff across South Tyneside schools you've loved over the years.
You never forget your school days and many will have fond memories of the dinner staff in their school.
Let's take a trip down memory lane to revisit some school memories.
Who was you favourite member of the dinner staff at school?
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1. Grub's up at Lord Blyton
Janet Orrick was pictured serving up healthy meals at Lord Blyton School in 2005. Photo: CL
2. Joan's great work at St Bede's
Joan Hannah hung up her apron after 35 years as dinner lady at St Bede's RC Primary School in 2004. Photo: CL
3. Teamwork with Margaret
Dinner lady Margaret McDermott who retired in 2005 and here she is with her colleagues - but at which school? Photo: CL
4. Helping out in 2004
Ann Gibson got a helping hand with serving in 2004 as she served up food with Paul Baldaera and Coun Moira Smith helping out. Photo: CL