Nine pictures of happy times at Sunderland's Thorney Close Primary School from 2004 to 2013

By Chris Cordner

Published 12th Jun 2024, 11:40 BST

A singing star, gold medallist and a juggler have all been VIP visitors

What a great school Thorney Close Primary has been for memories.

Take a look at all these wonderful scenes from the Sunderland Echo archives, showing everything from a juggler to a star from the Drifters performing at the Torquay Close school.

We have scenes from 2004 to 2013 but how many do you remember? Have a look.

9 Thorney Close scenes from the Echo archives and they include lots of VIP visitors.

1. A school with wonderful memories

9 Thorney Close scenes from the Echo archives and they include lots of VIP visitors. | se

These pupils sang Christmas carols to the staff at Arriva at Doxford International 20 years ago.

2. Ready to sing in 2004

These pupils sang Christmas carols to the staff at Arriva at Doxford International 20 years ago. | se

These pupils copied Peter Crouch's robot dance in 2006.
Well done to Kieran Jenkins, Daniel Hepple, Callum Cutter, Michael Haley and Brian Chapman.

3. Doing the robot in 2006

These pupils copied Peter Crouch's robot dance in 2006. Well done to Kieran Jenkins, Daniel Hepple, Callum Cutter, Michael Haley and Brian Chapman. | se

Wolfe Bowart from LaLaLuna gave a great performance for the children in June 2010.
Wolfe's starring role was given ahead of his performances at the Northern Stage that year.

4. Watching Wolfe in 2010

Wolfe Bowart from LaLaLuna gave a great performance for the children in June 2010. Wolfe's starring role was given ahead of his performances at the Northern Stage that year. | se

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