We scoured the Sunderland Echo archives for memories of Wearside teachers who were pictured on their last day before they retired.
Join us for scenes from Castletown Infants, Town End Primary, Ryhope Juniors and Holley Park plus many more.
In case you missed it;
5. Ken Crann at his last prom at Farringdon School in 2004. He had started the tradition 12 years earlier.
Ken Crann at his last prom at Farringdon School in 2004. He had started the tradition 12 years earlier. | se
6. Marian Dent at Grindon
Head teacher Marian Dent was due to retire when she was pictured with pupils in this scene from 20 years ago. Photo: KB
7. David Hannington at Holley Park
Head teacher David Hannington said goodbye to the pupils in the gardening club at Holley Park School in Washington in this photo from 2005. | se Photo: AB
8. Gloria Simpson at Mill Hill Nursery
One last play session for head teacher Gloria Simpson before retiring from Mill Hill Nursery School in 2006. | se Photo: KB