We do and we have the photos to prove it. Here are 11 scenes which show everyone from TV personalities to royalty paying a visit to schools across Wearside.
Were you there for an important day at Hylton Red House Primary, Silksworth Juniors, St Benet’s RC Primary or Bernard Gilpin Primary?
How about at St Patrick’s RC Primary, Monkwearmouth School or Fulwell Juniors.
We have all this and more so why not take a look and then get in touch with your own memories.
. VIP memories for you to enjoy
The day a celebrity came to school. Take a look and see if you remember these occasions. Photo: se
. A Royal occasion at Monkwearmouth School
The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited Monkwearmouth in July 2002 but did you get to meet them? Photo: Sunderland Echo
. A warm welcome at Castle View School
Prime Minister Tony Blair was the VIP visitor to Castle View School where he promoted the Champions Challenge in 2008. Did you get to meet him? Photo: PB
. The day they met Angelica
TV presenter Angellica Bell visited Bernard Gilpin Primary School, Houghton as part of a warm-up event for the Tesco Great School Run in 2008. Photo: KB
1. Thrilling in Throston in 2006
Who remembers this visit by police officers to Throston Primary School in 2006? Photo: DP
2. A special day at High Tunstall
Britain's first female astronaut, Helen Sharman, paid a visit to High Tunstall College of Science in Hartlepool to help launch a STEM initiative in 2015. Did you get to meet her? Photo: hm
3. Wonderful at West Park Primary
This theatre group visit to West Park Primary School looked like great fun in 2007. Remember it? Photo: LH
4. An arresting sight in 2007
The day the police came to West View Primary School. Who remembers this from 2007? Photo: LH