It's always hard to say farewell - but at least you had fond memories of all these Wearside school teachers.
Here are 9 Sunderland Echo reminders of the people who spent so many days with you in the classroom, on the day they retired.
Whether it was Ken Crann, Pat Morton, Pam Tennant or Marion Smith, here's a reminder of the fond farewell you gave them in years gone by.
Whether it was Ken Crann, Pat Morton, Pam Tennant or Marion Smith, here's a reminder of the fond farewell you gave them in years gone by.