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And to give you more of a reminder of the Donnison’s great past, have a look at these Sunderland Echo photo memories from 2007 to 2023.
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1. At the blackboard
Michael Lynch was ready to lead a poetry session in this great scene from the school in 2023. | se
2. Retro at the Donnison in 2013
John Brantingham and Stuart Miller were pictured as Flanagan and Allen at the Donnison School in Sunderland's East End 13 years ago. | se Photo: Picture by David Allan
3. Soup for all in 2013
It was World War 2 Day at the Donnison School in Sunderland's East End in 2013 and Keith Whitelock, John Stelling and Tony Hall were pictured at the soup kitchen. | se
4. History at Valley Road Primary
Year 4 pupils from Valley Road Primary School were taking part in a Victorian school lesson at the Donnison School in 2012. | se Photo: Picture by Angela Burn