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.
Do you have retro pictures or nostalgic memories to share with us? Send them online via YourWorld at www.yourworld.net/submit. It's free to use and, once checked, your story or picture will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
9. Peter Millington at Boldon Primary
Calling in at Boldon Primary in November 2006. There were three cheers for the school from head teacher Peter Millington and all these enthusiastic pupils. | sg
10. Jim Purvis at Simonside Primary
Jim Purvis was up for a spot of piano playing at Simonside Primary and it looks like he was enjoying every minute in March 2007. | sg
11. Jacqui Routledge at Temple Park Juniors
These pupils look like they were loving every minute in the classroom at Temple Park Juniors in this photo from September 2007. | sg
12. Myra Edwards at Biddick Hall Infants
Taking you back to 2009 for this view of head teacher Myra Edwards with some of her pupils. | sg