Scroll through the photos of schooldays 40 years ago to recall O-grade exams, football teams, centenaries and prize-givings, as well as protests against closures and the early success of a future star.
5. First day at school
Kasia Karabinska and friend Shona Tait show off their brand new schoolbags on their first day at Broughton Primary School in August 1983. | TSPL Photo: Bill Stout
6. Star of the future
A young Yvonne Murray from Musselburgh Grammar school about to win the 1500m at the Scottish Schoolgirls' Championships at Meadowbank stadium in June 1981. | TSPL Photo: Ian Brand
7. Queen's school visit
Queen Elizabeth II with two little boys finger painting in their art class at George Watson's school during the royal visit to Edinburgh in June 1982. | TSPL Photo: Denis Straughan
8. 'Come as you please day'
Pupils and staff from the Royal High School in Edinburgh make the most of their 'Come as you Please' dress day in October 1981. | TSPL Photo: Alan Ledgerwood