These archive photos capture a variety of fun events and activities from the mid Eighties to the early Noughties – some of which have not been been published for years.
Hopefully these bring back some happy memories for readers.
See lots more retro photo galleries here.
6. Blue Peter appeal
At Christmas 1996 Rift House Primary School pupils Kelly Anne Rose, 9, and her friend Clare Snell, 10, raised money for a Blue Peter appeal when they borrowed the school hall one night for a fundraising sale. Photo: Mail
7. Sweet success
St Teresa’s Primary School donated proceeds from the school's tuck shop to the 1980's Ethiopian Famine Appeal. Pupils were congratulated by the Mayor and Mayoress of Hartlepool Cllr and Mrs Mick Lennon. Photo: Mail
8. Toy day
Eldon Grove Primary School pupils (left to right) Rebecca Lloyd, Henry Stewart and Matthew Clark with an old fashioned on display at an event in 2006 marking the birth of Ralph Ward Jackson in Ward Jackson Park. Photo: Mail