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?

School trips were always enjoyable. Photo: In 2007, students at Robin Hood Primary School met the legendary Robin Hood.

9. School trips

School trips were always enjoyable. Photo: In 2007, students at Robin Hood Primary School met the legendary Robin Hood. Photo: Anne Shelley

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When I think of primary school sports day, the egg and spoon race instantly comes to mind. Photo: Mansfield CVS hosted a Family Fun Day at The Millennium Green in Mansfield Woodhouse. Pictured are Erin Thrall, on the right, and her sister, Matilda, proudly displaying the medals they won during the event for the sack race and egg and spoon race. This took place in 2010.

10. Sports day

When I think of primary school sports day, the egg and spoon race instantly comes to mind. Photo: Mansfield CVS hosted a Family Fun Day at The Millennium Green in Mansfield Woodhouse. Pictured are Erin Thrall, on the right, and her sister, Matilda, proudly displaying the medals they won during the event for the sack race and egg and spoon race. This took place in 2010. Photo: Jane Hilton

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Parents' evening was a significant event of the term. Photo: Parents' Evening at Sutton's Leamington Primary School 2007. Parents and pupils had the opportunity to meet staff from the Mansfield and Ashfield Chad.

11. Parents' evening

Parents' evening was a significant event of the term. Photo: Parents' Evening at Sutton's Leamington Primary School 2007. Parents and pupils had the opportunity to meet staff from the Mansfield and Ashfield Chad. Photo: Jane Hilton

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Remember fundraising days? Non-uniform days, bake sales, sponge throwing... Photo: In 2006, pupils at Orchard Primary in Kirkby participated in a day of activities for Children In Need.

12. Charity days

Remember fundraising days? Non-uniform days, bake sales, sponge throwing... Photo: In 2006, pupils at Orchard Primary in Kirkby participated in a day of activities for Children In Need. Photo: Jane Hilton

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