From Bedeburn to Whitburn and Boldon Primary to Albert Elliott Primary, we have reminders of them all - and the head teachers who led them to 2003 to 2009.
Have a look at these great Shields Gazette archive memories and see if you can spot a former schoolmate. Or maybe you remember one of the teachers.
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1. Paula Williams at Whitburn School
All the way back to 2003 where Whitburn School was working on its Healthy Hearts campaign and head teacher Paula Williams was in the picture. | sg
2. Ian Mills at Biddick Hall Juniors
Join us in January 2005 when Biddick Hall Juniors was celebrating a great Ofsted report, with head teacher Ian Mills and his pupils pictured. | sg
3. Tricia Bevan at Bedeburn Primary
Top pupil Alice Burn was congratulated on her success at Bedeburn Primary by head teacher Tricia Bevan in January 2005. | sg
4. Les McEnaney at Bedewell Primary
Les McEnaney and his hard working pupils were happy to pose for this heartwarming photo at Bedewell Primary School in February 2005. | sg