And so what better way to mark the resumption of the school year than to look back on a few heart-warming pictures of Preston schoolchildren back in the 1990s. After all, all these kids will be in their 20s or 30 by now!
Still fancy another trip down memory lane? Take a look at a few of our other recent retro pieces...
1. 1990s Preston primary schools
The Demon Headmaster, James Ashton of Moss Side Primary School, Leyland, tries to put his fellow pupils in a trance Photo: RETRO
2. 1990s Preston primary schools
Ian and Heather Wilson, pupils of Greenlands County Primary School, Preston with a car made by their father Photo: RETRO
3. 1990s Preston primary schools
Lostock Hall County Primary School teacher Anne Pressler at her retirement presentation Photo: RETRO
4. 1990s Preston primary schools
Yvonne Gorton checks over pupils work at Farington County Primary school, Farington, Leyland, where she currently runs the after school club and is hoping to run a homework club Photo: RETRO