Here's 41 cracking retro pictures that will conjure up some great memories of school life around Ashfield

Ashfield is lucky to have some great schools and even better teachers.

They have all played a massive part in the lives of thousands and thousands of kids around the area over the years.

And in our latest gallery we throw the spotlight on schools across Ashfield and the people who bring them to life.

The pictures include community events, sporting moments and much much more.

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25. Exam day

Sutton Community Academy pupils Abbie Rowson and friend Lucy Vicars looking at Abbie's results. Photo: Eric Gregory

Pupils from Kingsway Primary School who took part in their Christmas play 'Star of Wonder' in 2012. Photo: Anne Shelley

Pictured is members of the Kingsway Primary School student council celebrating the completion of the new school extension. Photo: Mark Fear

Pupils from the reception class at Kingsway Primary School who took part in their Christmas nativity play. Photo: Anne Shelley