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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5. Christine Wright at St Wilfrid's
Math head teacher Christine Wright was celebrating a special status for the school when she was photographed at St Wilfrid's School in June 2005. | sg
6. Margaret Kirkland at Ridgeway Primary
Let's go arty with this flashback to Ridgeway Primary in September 2005. Head teacher Margaret Kirkland was joined by Leui Eckert and Joe Young. | sg
7. David Boyle at Lord Blyton Primary
Head teacher David Boyle and Anne Malcolm joined pupils in November 2005 for a celebration, but we wonder if you can tell us more about the reason for the cheers. | sg
8. Carole Godfrey at St Aloysius Juniors
Deputy head teacher Carole Godfrey at St Aloysius Juniors where pupils were celebrating great results in February 2006. | sg