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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5. A great service from Kathleen
Kathleen Angus departed with love and lots of memories after 34 years of service as dinner lady at Albert Elliott. Here she is on her retirement in 2006. Photo: CL
6. Pat's fond farewell
Retiring Valley View Primary School dinner lady Pat Nellist received gifts from members of the school council in 2014. Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
7. Flowers for Brenda
Brenda Robb spent 25 years at Lukes Lane Community Primary School in Hebburn and here she is on her retirement in 2005 with pupils Kelsie Howorth and Nathan Bull. Photo: IB
8. Margie Hall
Margie Hall retired in 2015 after spending 26 years as a cook at Harton Technology College. Photo: Stu Norton