And so why not take a trip down memory lane by exploring our collection of the very best archive pictures from Preston schools back in the 1980s.
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5. Six talented youngsters got their just rewards for their efforts in a writing competition organised by Preston district library staff as part of Youth Week. The young writers pictured at the Harris Library, from left: Caroline Duxbury, 12; Amanda Beard, 13; Gayle Lavelle, 14; Emma Lane, 15; Ian Almond, 16 and Michael Culshaw, 12
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6. The chef's had a taste of victory as they romped home, leaving the waitresses with faces like lemons. In case you hadn't guessed - it was pancake Tuesday and students from Preston's Tuson College celebrated with a traditional pancake race across Winckley Square, waving frying pans and tossing pancakes. Both teams were confident before the race, but the waitresses couldn't keep up with the charging chefs
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7. Thirty primary schools and around 1,500 children, aged between six and 12 years, have joined together in the Grand Hall at Preston's Guild Hall for the annual schools music festival, now in its 40th year
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8. The headmaster of Preston's largest primary school was sent on his way to retirement by a crowd of friendly faces. All 374 children at St Andrew's CofE school gathered in the school hall to say goodbye to Mr John Jelf. And to cpmplete the occasion, three of the head's own children were there too
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