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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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5. Patriotic in 2012
Pupils from Valley Road Community Primary School planted flowers to make a Union Flag at the Donnison School as part of the Jubilee celebrations in 2012. | se
6. In touch with the past
Another reminder of Year 4 pupils from Valley Road Primary School at the Donnison 14 years ago. | se
7. Memories from the 1960s
Drama students created a portrayal of life in the 1960's as part of a Living History project in 2011. Pictured l-r are Becky Tench, Adam Rapley and Amy Brown. | se
8. A cuppa in 2011
Gordon and Ann Forster, members of the Living History Northeast group at the Old Donnison school, dressed up for this photo 15 years ago. | se