I've picked 11 reasons why the headline-hitting Donnison School remains a brilliant part of Sunderland history

The Donnison School needs help to replace the roof which has reached the end of its life, as reported by the Sunderland Echo.

Find out more about how you can support the cause here.

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.

In case you missed it;

Re-live these great memories from Grangetown Primary School.

People, places and events from Springwell Road in Sunderland.

When Zoolab came to Wearside with frogs, snakes and creepy crawlies.

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