Primary school

Author Grant Slatter was having a great time with these pupils who were busy reading from his book about odd socks in 2005.

A mega cute look back at your children in Year 3 at Sunderland schools

Local councils, schools, and community groups are increasingly investing in repairs

Ad Feature UK playgrounds in crisis

The enchanting cast of Snow White brings a splash of colour to the historic Newcastle Castle! Ready to spread festive cheer, the characters prepare to take the stage in this magical panto.

Star-Studded Press Launch Kicks Off Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Tyne ...

The days of the Nature Bus - a school highlight from 1974.

Remembering the Nature Bus as we hop back to 1974

You had so much praise for all these Wearside teachers - and many more.

Sunderland teachers you said you loved the most

Pupils across England return to school next week (Photo by Adobe Stock)

10 essential back-to-school items as Amazon slashes prices

Nineteen scenes from Wearside schools spanning from 1970 to 1979.

19 things you might remember if you went to school in the 1970s

England's primary schools are ranked based on one key measure (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How England's best performing primary schools are ranked

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Everything you need to know about primary school SAT exams

Children from Hasting Hill Academy, Town End Academy, and Bexhill Academy at the WISE Olympics.

City's children bring home medals and memories from their own Olympics

Leonie Murray, Seaham & District PSFA's Player of the Season.

Leonie makes history as first girl to become 'Player of the Season'

What a day at East Rainton Primary School in 2009.

Murder mystery memories from a special day at East Rainton Primary

Abdul Jilani. Picture issued by Northumbria Police.

BMW man drove at parking attendant giving him ticket outside school

9 Thorney Close scenes from the Echo archives and they include lots of VIP visitors.

Nine pictures of happy times at Thorney Close Primary School

A lunchtime filled with fun for these pupils in 2008.

How you spent your lunchtimes at Plains Farm Primary School in 2008

It's a school with a great reputation and here's a set of Sunderland Echo archive scenes to give you a flavour of its past.

Nine pictures of 'Mighty St Patrick's' school in Ryhope over the years

Small but mighty school has been a big part in Ryhope life for decades

Chris Cordner

Children and staff at Fulwell Junior School celebrate their sporting success.

Primary school children celebrate cup finals success

On the timetable today are memories of smoothies, sparklers, water drums and curling.

11 fabulous photos from Ropery Walk Primary School from 2005 to 2016

21 photos from Sunderland schools in the 1980s. Over to you to browse further.

21 of the best photos from Sunderland school days in the 1980s

School classroom.

Watch: How to appeal if you don’t get your first choice primary school

A treat for you if you went to one of Sunderland's schools in the 1980s. Well, 21 photo treats to be exact.

21 pictures from school days in Sunderland in the 1980s

Unicorn memories from Washington Arts Centre in 2003.

A sprinkling of magical memories to celebrate Unicorn Day

Pupils Nina Hoggarth, Darcie Hoggarth and Tiana Graham with their winning designs alongside headteacher Alison McDonough, MP Mary Kelly Foy and Avant Homes representative Frank Teggarty.

Children's artwork to take pride of place on new housing estate

Lunchtime supervisor Carole Miller is retiring after nearly 30 years of service.

Much-loved lunchtime supervisor retires after 30 years

Children from Fatfield Academy have been taking part in a careers week.

Primary school children inspired to 'follow their dreams'

Below are all of the Liverpool primary schools which currently hold an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating. Image via Stock Adobe (Monkey Business) for illustrative purposes only.

Primary and secondary school applications to be confirmed soon

Five of Sunderland's finest mini bakers.

Memories of Sunderland's best mini-chefs baking up a storm in 2017

They were all star bakers in Sunderland

Chris Cordner

A 32-year-old teacher has been banned from teaching after he brought ketamine into a primary school in Simpson, Buckinghamshire.

UK teacher banned for bringing drugs into school

Site of former Boldon C of E Primary School Picture: Google Maps

Housing plan approved for former primary school site

Your sporting achievements and we love them all.

Remembering Sunderland children's greatest sporting achievements

Wimbledon car crash: One child dies and woman arrested after Land Rover crashes into school

One child dies and woman arrested after Land Rover crashes into school

Several people injured after car crashes into primary school

Seven children injured after car crashes into primary school

An action-packed year before they left for 'big school'.

Nine things you did in the last year of primary school in Sunderland

Ava Ramshaw-Nesbitt, Phoebe Haydon-Jones and Lex Logan celebrate completing their three windmills challenge.

Children go the extra mile by completing three windmills challenge

The most recent playground fad is the super popular drink. Launched by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI in 2022, the demand for Prime is extremely high. While taking the drink into school is banned in many places, kids are taking empty bottles of Prime to school as water bottles

Pupil’s ‘cardiac episode’ after drinking Prime Energy sparks warning

Marelle Sturrock and David Yates

Murder probe into death of pregnant teacher - man’s body found

St Benet's RC Primary School pupils Rory Dixon, 10, Daniel Quinn, 11, Grace Cummings, 11, Ethan Crew, 11, Reuben Kilty, 11, Hannah Bransby, 10 and Louisa Harris, 11 are through to a lego making final for their model and are off to the nationals.

Meet the schoolkids who are off to the nationals with their Lego robot

Primary school places will be given out on April 17

When is National Offer Day for Sunderland schools and how to appeal

The Easter Monday stabbing took place outside a primary school in London - Credit: Google Streetview

17-year-old boy stabbed to death outside London primary school

Vikki and her mother and daughter.

Ukrainian family tell of finding 'wonderful second family' in Sunderland

Nicola Bulley had suffered “significant issues with alcohol” in the past, Lancashire Police said (Credit: Family handout)

Nicola Bulley still missing: Everything we know so far, three weeks

Free School Meals For All bill reading delayed in Parliament

An organised candelit vigil at Babbs Mill Lake where a group of children fell through the ice on Sunday. Three of those children have died while a fourth, aged six, is fighting for his life in hospital.

Solihull: Boy fights for life as victim hailed hero for rescue attempt

Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington OBE with youngsters at Farringdon Community Academy swimming pool.

Olympic hero inspires the next generation of swimmers

Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington met with pupils and staff at St Cuthbert's. Picture by Kevin Brady.

Olympics star Rebecca Adlington urges Sunderland young people to learn to swim

2022 Jill Scott Cup winners, New Silksworth Academy at the Beacon of Light.

Successful girls’ Jill Scott Cup looking for sponsors

Back to school shopping: everything you need for your kid’s new term

Back to school shopping: everything you need for your kid’s new term

Children at Academy 360 celebrating their Active Gold Award.

School receives Gold Award for promoting sport and healthy lifestyles

Pupils Sebastian Davey, 10, Izabella Wiseman, 11, Amelia Rogerson, 11, and Eden Bleek, 11, with headteacher Ashleigh Sheridan and some of the donated items.

School overwhelmed after “phenomenal” response to Ukraine appeal

Ecologist Julie Dyson with Huffy and Jimmy the hedgehogs and pupils from St Mary's Primary School at the school's new hedgehog sanctuary.

Injured hedgehogs welcomed into school’s sanctuary

Stones painted by students at St Paul’s C of E Primary School

Children decorate stones with messages promoting positive mental health

Defibrillators installed in memory of Christine Graham

Second defibrillator installed in memory of much-loved school staff member

Its time for Big School but not before a last photo for all these students.

On their way to big school

St Joseph's Primary School defribrillator fundraiser following the death of a school staff member Christine Graham. Front from left Charlotte Dino, 11, Joseph Tudberry, 11 and Ruby Charlton, 10. Back from left Ryan Little, 10, Eloise King, 10, Samantha Chavez, 10 and Daniel Bijo, 11.

Pupils fundraise for defibrillator in memory of staff member

Hasting Hill Academy said it was “working with Public Health and the Department for Education”. Picture from Google.

School remains open despite covid-19 case

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