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.
See if you can spot any familiar faces...
45. Half-term was a busy time for staff at Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre, which ran an ambitious fun-packed play scheme for local children. Activities on offer included dancing, singing, games, squash, roller disco and rhythmic gymnastics. Pictured above are youngsters who enjoyed the rhythmic gymnastics
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46. Monique Wilson (12), of West Cliff, Preston had trouble on the Army assault court. She got her foot fast in a car tyre and was rescued by L/Cpl Steve Timiney of the Kings Division recruiting team. Looking on are Monique's friends Sandra Carrington, of Whittle-le-Woods and Terry-Marie Scott of Clayton Brook. The Army assault course was part of a fun day held at Hoghton Towers and organised by Brownedge St Mary's School in Bamber Bridge
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47. Chorley Carnival Queen Janice Platt presents the Bamber Bridge Under 13s five-a-side team with their trophy. From left: Iain Heyes, Bill Campbell, Mark Webster, Peter Shuttleworth, Sean Bradshaw and Lee Cuming.
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48. Energetic children raised cash for the Dunblane victims after completing three circuits of an arduous army assault course. The test of physical strength by pupils at Brownedge St Mary's School, Bamber Bridge, and members of the 144 Army Youth Team took palce at Fulwood Barracks at Preston
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