They say your school years are the very best of your life, and it's easy to understand why - the friendships, the experiences, the novelty of it all, the heartbreak and drama, the laughter and tears. It's a magical time which we often only appreciate in hindsight. And so, with that in mind, take a look back at some of our best retro pictures from those beloved days.
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13. Ex-teacher Noel Hogan, with Laura Ryan, 14, in the new technology department at Our Lady's High School in Fulwood, Preston. A recent school reunion of ex-pupils and ex-teachers raised £441 towards the costs Photo: John Hughes
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14. Pupils from All Hallows Catholic High School in Penwortham, near Preston, who designed pages for a new book to be kept in plaster rooms in hospitals. From left, Helen Davies, 13, Emma Partridge, 12, Rashid Tabassum, 12, Simon Bond, 13, Sam Kelly, 12, Sammy Quick, 13 and Katie Hall, 12 Photo: Ian Robinson
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15. Deputy education minister George Foukes with, from left, Asma Adam, Maryam Saghir, Misbah Jalil and Fatima Bux, during his visit to Christ the King High School in Frenchwood, Preston Photo: John Hughes
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16. All Hallows Catholic High School head girl Ruth Cronin, head teacher Mike Flynn, and head boy Philip Rankin at the school in Penwortham, Preston Photo: Ian Robinson
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