But were they typical of your day in the classroom or on a field trip.
We have 15 photos for you to enjoy and they all show typical scenes from Wearside schools around 30 years ago.
Take a look and see how many you remember. And then get in touch to tell us more.
1. So caring at Diamond Hall
Children from the school helped to raise more than £600 for a children's charity in 1991. Were you one of them? Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Doing a cake bake
Did your day in school include fundraising for worthy causes? It did at Seaburn Dene Primary in 1990 where these pupils baked cakes for a children's charity. Remember this? Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Writing tasks in 1991
Writing is a valuable skill and these students at Westlea Junior School were busy writing letters to the troops in February 1991. Were you one of them? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Concentrating on reading
Diamond Hall Infant and Junior School pupils look fascinated by their books in this 1991 scene. Photo: Sunderland Echo