But this is no flash in the pan and the school has been in the spotlight many times over the years – for everything from VIP visits to fundraising and fun events in the classroom.
Who remembers the day they learned all about the Enigma machine? Or how about a visit from a Shadow Government minister?
We dug into the Hartlepool Mail archives to find this selection of 10 retro photos from the school. See how many you remember.
Who remembers the day they learned all about the Enigma machine? Or how about a visit from a Shadow Government minister?
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