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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13. Barbara Livesley at Albert Elliott Primary
Thumbs-up from Barbara Livesley at Albert Elliott Primary as the new school building was unveiled in May 2009. | sg
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