And even if they weren’t, our time at middle school created lasting friendships and memories.
We’ve taken another dip into our archive to bring you a selection of middle school pictures from Northumberland.
1. Dr Thomlinson Middle 1
Newcastle legend Peter Beardsley opened the trim trail at Dr Thomlinson Middle School in Rothbury. Also pictured are student voice sports leaders Anna Welch, Natasha Gray and Liam Tiffin. Photo: JC
2. Chantry Middle 1
Pupils from Chantry Middle School in Morpeth won prizes for recorder playing at the Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering. Photo: JC
3. Dukes Middle, Alnwick
Pupils from Duke's Middle School in Alnwick - Easter egg winners, maths challenge winners and the netball team. Photo: JC
4. Coates Middle
A sponsored fancy dress walk at Coates Endowed Middle School, Ponteland. Photo: JC
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