13 memorable times we got you on camera when you spoke up about schools in Sunderland

School dinners, uniforms and meals. You certainly had plenty to say about all of it over the years.

A big thank you goes to everyone who took time to speak to the Sunderland Echo on these important topics in the past.

Take a look at 13 people who appeared in the newspaper when they shared their views on school matters in the past between 2004 and 2009.

5. Ronald's view

Ronald Grenfell was also keen to have his say on cooking lessons in schools 17 years ago. | se

Homework for primary school pupils was the topic of the day when we caught up with these two in March 2008. | se

Two more people who were keen to share their views on homework for primary school pupils 17 years ago. | se

Dawn Taylor was in the picture in 2008 when the Sunderland Echo's reporting team asked people about compulsory cooking classes. | se