Having a lollipop lady or lollipop man was a significant part of the primary school experience. The photo shows Sylvia Caunt who served as a lollipop lady for 20 years, as featured in your Chad back in 2007. She is seen here throwing her hat away as she retires, surrounded by friends and colleagues.placeholder image
Having a lollipop lady or lollipop man was a significant part of the primary school experience. The photo shows Sylvia Caunt who served as a lollipop lady for 20 years, as featured in your Chad back in 2007. She is seen here throwing her hat away as she retires, surrounded by friends and colleagues.

North Nottinghamshire newspapers: Early 2000s primary school nostalgia

By Phoebe Cox
Published 2nd Jun 2025, 16:02 BST

For those who attended primary school in the early 2000s, or for parents of children who were in school during this time, some of these photos may bring back memories.

Do you recognise anyone as we head ‘back to school’ in this retro article?

If you don't remember much from your primary school days, there's a good chance that being part of the nativity play stands out in your memory. Here are some pupils from Leen Mills Primary School in Hucknall rehearsing for their 2007 production of 'Gnome Alone.'

5. Nativity Plays

If you don't remember much from your primary school days, there's a good chance that being part of the nativity play stands out in your memory. Here are some pupils from Leen Mills Primary School in Hucknall rehearsing for their 2007 production of 'Gnome Alone.' Photo: Anne Shelley

Photo Sales
Dinner time was arguably the highlight of many students' days. The dinner ladies, now referred to as midday supervisors, played a significant role in that experience. In 2007, Jean Eyre, a school dinner lady, was photographed surrounded by pupils as she retired from Crompton View Primary School in Bilsthorpe.

6. Dinner time

Dinner time was arguably the highlight of many students' days. The dinner ladies, now referred to as midday supervisors, played a significant role in that experience. In 2007, Jean Eyre, a school dinner lady, was photographed surrounded by pupils as she retired from Crompton View Primary School in Bilsthorpe. Photo: Tony Stocks

Photo Sales
Historical dress-up days were always fun. Photo: St John's Primary School, Raymoth Lane, Worksop. Egyptian Day, 2007.

7. Historical days

Historical dress-up days were always fun. Photo: St John's Primary School, Raymoth Lane, Worksop. Egyptian Day, 2007. Photo: Mark Fear

Photo Sales
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is an educational program designed to deter young people from using drugs, joining gangs, and engaging in violent behaviour. Photo: Prospect Primary School, Maple Drive, Worksop. DARE Graduation.

8. DARE

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is an educational program designed to deter young people from using drugs, joining gangs, and engaging in violent behaviour. Photo: Prospect Primary School, Maple Drive, Worksop. DARE Graduation. Photo: Mark Fear

Photo Sales
Previous
2 / 3
Next Page
News you can trust since 1952
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice