And so what better way to mark the resumption of the school year than to look back on a few heart-warming pictures of Preston schoolchildren back in the 1990s. After all, all these kids will be in their 20s or 30 by now
5. 1990s Preston primary schools
English Martyrs RC Primary School headteacher Adrian Dunn and pupils receive their Child Safety Week poster from Jane Martin from the Lancashire Evening Post Photo: RETRO
6. 1990s Preston primary schools
On a bicycle made for six... Hannah Blackburn, Rebecca Gray, Eleanor Jolly, Rachel Rimmer, Cora Fanning, and Gracer Fussell of Our Lady & St Edward Primary School, Fulwood, Preston prepare for their sponsored bike ride Photo: RETRO
7. 1990s Preston primary schools
Longsands County Primary School, Fulwood, pupils, 10-year-old Lisa Hull and nine-year-old Rebecca Leather share a secret about Guy Fawkes fate. The two girls made him to raise money outside Asda in aid of SPACE and he will now be donated to a local bonfire party Photo: RETRO
8. 1990s Preston primary schools
Something to cheer about... Howick CE Primary School headteacher, Lesley Maddock, with class representatives, front row, from left, Lorna Kellett, five, Joseph Whitingham, five, Rella Critchley, five, and Sam Pratt, seven, back row, from left, Kate Harrison, nine, Daniel Peters, eight, Jenny Harrison, eight, and Marcus Alty, 10, celebrate their excellent Ofsted report at the school at Howick, Penwortham, near Preston Photo: RETRO