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…
17. '80s Preston Schools
The pack power of St Brendan's College finally clinched the All England Schools Rugby crown for the Bristol school at Preston Grasshoppers. They scored two tries in both the semi-final and final of the tournament - against Queen Elizabeth Grammar School and Kirkham Grammar School respectively Photo: RETRO
18. '80s Preston Schools
This group of enterprising youngsters could hold the key to Britain's industrual future. They form the youngest group of staff and executives at any Lancashire company and at Pioneer they really mean business. Pioneer is the Preston firm set up by the 16-year-olds at Fulwood High School under the Young Enterprise programme Photo: RETRO
19. '80s Preston Schools
Fulwood St Clare's RC primary school is the safest in Preston - and that's official. Pupils already hold the Inter-School Road Safety Quiz Shield. But now they've gone one better by winning the Jack Heatley Cup for cycling proficiency. The cup was collected on behalf of successful classmates by Jacqueline Lynch, 10, and Jonathan De Larosa, now a 12-year-old pupil at St Thomas More School. Jack Heatley presented the cup Photo: RETRO