Remember school days in the 1980s? From big smiles and creative projects to fundraising triumphs, special visitors and proud award winners, these photographs capture the fun, friendships and memorable moments of school life across Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and the Black Country.
There are classroom activities, history days, community events and plenty of familiar faces among this collection from the decade.
Take a look through the gallery and see who you can spot. Do you recognise a former classmate, teacher - or even yourself? Don’t forget to share your memories in the comments.
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25. Handing over the keys as PTA fundraising effort delivers brand-new vehicle
A massive crowd of smiling pupils and teachers gathers outside to celebrate the arrival of a new school minibus in March 1984. Nigel Foxall (left) shakes hands and presents the keys to David Jones in front of the vehicle, which proudly bears the school's name on the side. The key handover marked the successful conclusion of a fundraising campaign organised by the active Parent Teacher Association at Perton Middle School. Were you in the crowd watching the minibus key presentation at Perton Middle School back in March 1984? | Express & Star archive
26. Stepping up to the challenge as high school pupils scoop royal awards
Proud students pose with their expedition rucksacks, guidebooks, and official signage after successfully achieving their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards in 1989. Over 20 hardworking pupils from Wood Green High School in Wednesbury earned the honour following months of dedication, teamwork, and outdoor navigation. Pictured celebrating their presentation from Joyce Smith are Tracey Davies, Adrian Tyas, Suzanne Hale, Andrew Cooper, Rachael Jennings, Nicola Murray, Kay Jones, Samantha Gould, and Helen Bott. Did you take on the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme at Wood Green High School or tackle an outdoor expedition back in 1989? | Express & Star archive
27. Creative pupils transform household items into elaborate church vessels
Proudly holding up their handcrafted chalices, 10-year-olds Chloe Altham (left) and Jenny Harper display their detailed altar vessels in September 1989. Despite looking like solid metal, the impressive items were actually cleverly fashioned out of plastic pop bottles and paper plates decorated with cross motifs. The Walhouse Junior School pupils from Cannock joined children from several local schools taking part in the annual Open Door Week at Cannock Parish Church, an educational event organised by Sue Williams of St Chad's Church to teach youngsters about church traditions and history. Do you remember making crafts or taking part in Open Door Week at Cannock Parish Church back in September 1989? | Express & Star archive
28. A royal lesson in style as special guest tours local classroom
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II pauses during a tour of classroom artwork and activities in June 1980. Looking on with pride is headmaster David Butcher, as the monarch chats to young pupils seated at their worktables during a memorable royal visit to Saxon Hill School in Lichfield. Do you remember the excitement when the Queen visited Saxon Hill School back in June 1980? | Express & Star archive