This retro photo gallery shows pupils and staff at schools around the city back then, including Tapton School, Myers Grove, Richmond Hill Infants and King Ecgbert School.
Youngsters can be seen meeting celebrities ranging from Sheffield legend Joe Scarborough and TV star Johnny Ball to Prince Philip.
They are also pictured in the pool, preparing for a skiing trip, planting bulbs and enjoying the snow in these nostalgic photos from The Star’s archives.
Do you recognise anyone you know in these photos?
1. Lowfield
TV's science star Johnny Ball with children from Lowfield School at the launch of T.E.C.'s education challenge at the Cutlers' Hall in 1999 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Dennis Lound
2. Park Hill
Children from Park Hill School enjoying swimming lessons at Ponds Forge in 1996 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Stuart Hastings
3. Ashdell School
Ashdell School Easter Bonnet Parade in 1999, where one of the contestants appears a little bored with proceedings | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Dean Atkins
4. Richmond Hill Infants
Richmond Hill Infant School pupils, from left, David Hanson, Adam Taylor, Daniel Woodhall, Selina Callus and Natalie Smith, sing at the top of their voices in December 1996 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers