To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Hartlepool Mail has decided to delve into its archives and share 50 photos of life at the school over the decades.

29. Smiles all around
Head teacher, Tony Metcalfe, is pictured alongside some of his pupils in 2009. Photo: TC


31. Healthy eating
Pupils get baking alongside healthy living course members and teachers in 2009. Photo: Frank Reid

32. Special performance
Naomi Franks, Jessical Morrell, Michael Song and Lewis Welsh stand alongside Graeme Murdoch and David McMahon from M&M Productions. Photo: LH
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