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…
9. '80s Preston Schools
A touch of American razzmatazz will come to Deepdale football ground, for as Preston North End and Gillingham players run out on to the pitch they will be greeted by cheer leaders performing a routine to the club's signature tune Margie. This will be just one of three spectaculars performed by pupils of William Temple High School, Preston. The school children will also entertain spectators with a gymnastics display, and during the interval they will give a demonstration of ball skills. Pictured above is the entire team taking part Photo: RETRO
10. '80s Preston Schools
Showbiz star Bonnie Langford gave youngsters an impromptu demonstration of her stage routine at a Lancashire school. Bonnie took time off from rehearsals for the Pirates of Penzance in Manchester to hand over the keys to a new minibus for the 58-pupil Coppice School, Bamber Bridge, Preston. While she was there she also presented swimming awards to the children and stayed for lunch Photo: RETRO
11. '80s Preston Schools
Two schoolgirls will come face to face with themselves when they visit an art show. Self portraits of the Lytham sixth formers will join more than 60 art works on the walls of a Preston gallery. The exhibition at the Vernon Gallery in Preston is being organised by head of art at Queen Mary School, Lytham, Mr Gordon Grundy, and features work by Sarah West, 18, (pictured left) and Sally Philpot, 16 Photo: RETRO
12. '80s Preston Schools
Teenage athlete Mark Howarth received the shock of his life when he went to school. In front of all his friends during morning assembly at St Cuthbert Mayne High School, Preston, headmaster Joseph Connelly told him: "You're off to Spain in a couple of weeks." For Mark, 14, has been chosen to represent Great Britain in the International Federation of Catholic Schools Games in Caruna Photo: RETRO