Some pupils will be moving up to secondary education. Some were moving to new classrooms as their old school was shutting forever.
And some teachers and fellow staff were bidding a fond farewell upon their retirement.
We have archive photos from Brierton School on its last days in 2009 and the same at Easington Colliery Primary School in 1998.
Perhaps you will recognise some of the pupils pictured on their last day at primary school in Hart or Greatham in 2010 or at St Bega’s in 2007?
We have all this and lots more so take a look and see if you can spot a scene which brings back memories.
We have archive photos from Brierton School on its last days in 2009 and the same at Easington Colliery Primary School in 1998.
5. Last day for Miss Brown
Miss Christine Brown was pictured on her last day at school at Grange Primary in 2007. Photo: FLR
6. Happy times at Hart Primary
These school leavers were pictured on their last day at Hart Primary School in 2010. Does this bring back memories? Photo: FLR
7. Saying farewell at St Helen's Primary
One last photo for these leavers at St Helen's Primary School in 2010. Recognise anyone? Photo: CL
8. Junior prom time in Peterlee
Leavers at Shotton Hall Primary School were pictured at their prom at the school in 2013. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady