It’s a time of learning and laughter, of friendship and exploration, and of drama, long summers, and rebellion. For many, it’s the best time of their lives, so here are a few nostalgic images of what school was like back in 1980s Preston…
5. '80s Preston Schools
It was a hello-goodbye day for children at a Preston junior school. Youngsters from the Harris School are preparing to say a fond farewell to the Garstang Road buildings. The children and their parents got a chance to look round their new school - two miles up the road at Ingol Lightfoot Primary School. The school was originally built to house children in the surrounding area but when it was discovered there were not enough pupils living nearby it was agreed to transfer the Harris School to the Lightfoot site Photo: RETRO
6. '80s Preston Schools
Parents, teachers and pupils turned out in force to recognise their school's stars. Four children were presented with prizes for outstanding effort at St Andrew's C of E Primary School in Ashton, Preston. The prize day included songs from the choir, performances from the recorder group, hymns, and prayers. Front (left to right): Miss Evelyn Gray (Guild Mayoress), Susan Alexander, Steven Garner, Alison Hoghton, Steven Roberts and Canon Jim Fordham. Back: John D Jelf (headmaster) and Mrs Fordham Photo: RETRO
7. '80s Preston Schools
Holme Slack County Primary School won the Preston County Primary School's 5-a-side soccer championships, held at St Cuthbert Mayne. Pictured: (front from left) Adam Markland, Geoffrey Smithson, Stephen Harwood; (back) Edward Danson, Anthony Moss, Matthew Lee and Craig Moyton Photo: RETRO
8. '80s Preston Schools
Preston's mayor, Coun Joe Pownall, took the first steps to reverse the damage caused by Dutch elm disease. And there to help him were children from nearby Elms and Moorfield schools. The two schools look on the Moor Park, which has borne the brunt of the damage caused by the disease. More than 100 trees throughout the town have succumbed to the killer fungus, and Lime trees are being put in their place. Photo: RETRO