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Pupils had reason to celebrate in 2004 when they were shortlisted to name the Middle Dock development.

Lord Blyton Primary memories as the school celebrates Ofsted results

Brian Cairns was set to reopen a new auction room in the former Persey Social Club as South Shields Auction Rooms. The photo takes us back to 2022.

The changing face of South Tyneside's Perseverance Club

Monkton Juniors headteacher Stuart Johnson got a great send-off when he retired after 25 years service at the school.

A gallery of Monkton Junior School memories to take you back in time

Elves, Father Christmas and a chance to have fun at the West Boldon Environmental Centre. What more could you want in 2013. These pupils from St Gregory's RC Primary School seem to be having a great time.

Scenes from St Gregory's Catholic Primary in South Shields

Pupils at Forest View Primary School, in South Shields, enjoying their new outdoor play equipment following a £10,000 donation from TT2, the operator of the Tyne Tunnels.

£10,000 Tyne Tunnels donation helps school pupils get more active

It's Temple Park Infants in a lovely class line-up from back in 2005. Tell us if you recognise anyone.

11 photos of your children on their first day at school in 2005

Leo Telford was given the role of photographer when St Aloysius created its own newspaper in 2018.

Super scenes from St Aloysius Infants in Hebburn

Three quarters of all learning types also agreed seeing something visually is important before they’re able to fully understand it

Brits typically fall into one of six learning personalities

The hall was packed for a day of Children in Need activity in 2011. And just to add to the excitement, Joe McElderry came along to meet the pupils.

9 memorable times we got Mortimer Primary pupils in the picture

Miss Bondin's reception class at St Joseph's RC Primary in Fellgate. Look at how happy they are!

All these South Tyneside children started school in 2006

School WhatsApp groups are an 'essential parenting tool'

Parents rely on WhatsApp groups to stay on top of back-to-school chaos

The new educators were welcomed at GEMS Awareness Day 2026

Ad Feature GEMS Education welcomes 1550 new teachers to its global network

The VECAVE backpack has multiple compartments and space for a 15.6-inch laptop, making it suitable for school, university and commuting

The £13 backpack students could use for school or uni

The community at Harton Academy is celebrating its 'best ever' GCSE results.

South Shields’ Harton Academy celebrates its ‘best ever’ GCSE results

St Joseph's Catholic Academy pupils Hartegh, Katie and Emily with their GCSE results.

Hebburn Year 11 pupils celebrate a successful GCSE results day

Secondary school celebrates another year of ‘excellent’ GCSE results
Staff and students at a South Shields school are celebrating on GCSE results day.
Ryan Smith

Mortimer Community College is celebrating record GCSE results for the second year running.

Mortimer Community College celebrates record GCSE results

Jarrow School has praised its students on GCSE results day (Thursday, August 20).

Jarrow School welcomes a successful GCSE results day

Whitburn Academy pupils celebrate receiving their GCSE results

Hebburn Comprehensive School congratulates pupils on GCSE results day

Kipling's Back to School collection has launched

Ad Feature Kipling launches durable back-to-school collection for 2026

David Raine is set to retire after working from more than 50 years at Greens Butchers, on Boldon Lane.

South Shields butcher set to retire after working for 50 years

Hebburn school celebrates its highest results for four years

South Shields headteacher celebrates impressive A-level results

Whitburn Academy students celebrate receiving their A-level results

Children can feel lonely during the holidays.

Holidays can be a lonely time for children who feel they are missing out

Whitburn Church of England Academy's new head girl, Abigail Milburn and head boy, Louie Scott.

Meet the new head girl and head boy at Whitburn Church of England Academy
Two outstanding pupils have been chosen as the new head boy and girl of Whitburn Church of England Academy.
Sophie Brownson

Stanhope Road Secondary School in the snow in February 1972.

Days of 'hope and glory

Headteacher Chris Rue with the Investor in People award

School celebrates award for high standards

Margaret Blythe is joined by family members Victoria Buglass, Jonathan Blythe and Margaret Newman, as their open the new learning centre at Holder House Allotments named in memory of her husband John Blythe, with project manager Chris Convery.

School's tribute to much-loved gardening project pioneer

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