And sure, while at the time everyone was busy telling you to enjoy your schooldays and that it was the best time of your life, we were all far too focused on how unjust homework was, teenage drama, and the paramount importance of exams to really savour those times.
But now you can take a trip back in time and reminisce with the benefit of hindsight.
Still fancy a bot more nostalgia or a few other trips down memory lane? Be sure not to miss some of our other recent retro picture collections...
21. Men of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines gave Preston children a taste of life in the services when they visited Ribbleton Hall High School. Pictured with fourth year pupils are (from left) Marine Andy Christy, Cpl Jumper Collins and Marine Buster Brown
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22. Singing in the rain was performed by Brookfield County Primary School during Preston Schools Music Festival
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23. Hundreds of foot-stomping youngsters from schools across Preston will be treading the boards at the annual Preston Schools' Music Festival. Children from Blessed Sacrement School are pictured in rehearsal
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24. Town hall sports bosses are to set up a special junior sports league in a bid to unearth future athletes in Preston. A pilot competition is due to be held with the aim of running the leagues among schools all over Preston. The pilot will be held between pupils from Queen's Drive County Primary School (pictured), St Pius Prepatory School, St Anthony's RC School and St Peter's CE School, all in Fulwood
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