Another photo from 2005 but this reception class scene is from Ashley Primary School. — Another photo from 2005 but this reception class scene is from Ashley Primary School. | SG

placeholder image — Another photo from 2005 but this reception class scene is from Ashley Primary School. | SG

They're in their 20s now: South Tyneside kids in reception class in 2005

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 5th Jun 2025, 11:18 GMT

All of these bright-eyed South Tyneside youngsters are 20 years older now.

We could not resist a look back to the time when they were pictured in their school reception class.

Here are those views once more from Ashley Primary, Bede Burn, Bedewell and Boldon.

We have Downhill, Jarrow Cross and Simonside plus many more besides, all courtesy of the Shields Gazette archives.

Mrs Graham's reception class at St Peter and St Paul's RC Primary School lined up for this 2005 photo.

13. St Peter and St Paul's RC Primary

Mrs Graham's reception class at St Peter and St Paul's RC Primary School lined up for this 2005 photo. | sg

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