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;
9. Hazel Bulmer, Andrea Scott and Kate Bluett at Farringdon Primary
A special goodbye on the last day of term at Farringdon Primary in 2006. Teachers Hazel Bulmer, Andrea Scott and Kate Bluett were leaving for pastures new after clocking up 50 years service between them. Photo: AB
10. Pat Morton at Richard Avenue Primary
Children from Richard Avenue Primary School wave off retiring teacher, Pat Morton in 2009. | se Photo: TY
11. Judy Donnelly at Pennywell Early Years Centre
Retiring as head teacher at Pennywell Early Years Centre, Sunderland was Judy Donnelly in 2014 and she was pictured here receiving gifts from children at their annual teddy bears picnic. | se Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
12. Maureen Lauder at Castle View Enterprise Academ
Castle View Enterprise Academy teacher Maureen Lauder retired in 2022 after 48 years in the profession. | se Photo: Stu Norton