Have a look at these 9 scenes from the Sunderland Echo archives. It looks like the children were having a great time as they collected old football shirts at Barnes Juniors in 2008, tried out a penny farthing at St Benet’s in 2009 and planted bulbs at Wessington Primary in 2004.
We’ve got photos from Havelock Primary, Town End Primary, St Mary’s, English Martyrs and to find out more, get browsing through our retro photo collection.
5. A history lesson at St Benet's
Year 4 pupils from St Benet's RC Primary School visited Monkwearmouth library to learn about the history of the penny-farthing in this photo from 2009. Photo: CA
6. Storytime in Town End Farm
Author James McLelland was the story teller in this classroom session at Town End Farm Primary School in 2006. Photo: PB
7. Gardening at Springwell Primary
Alex Heywood and Joe Christian, right, were showing the plans for a new garden at Springwell Village Primary School in 2011. They were joined by fellow Class 4 pupils. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
8. Champions at Fatfield Primary
Meet the Fatfield Primary School Year 4 football tournament winners from 2003. Photo: KB