Not only for learning new things that will stay with us for years to come, but also making some of the greatest friends.
Here we take a look back at high schools across Wakefield in 2004, 2005 and 2006 – from competitions and sports to Ofsted celebrations and, well, some good old school fun!
Take a look and see if they bring back any memories for you!
5. Wakefield Girls
Author Joanne Harris visits her old school (Wakefield Girls High) as part of the school's annual Speech Day. Photo: s
6. High School
£20,000 Dining Room refit for Wakefield City High School. Adam Brightmore and Sabba Ali. Photo: s
7. Awards
2004 Sports Awards - Painthorpe Country Club. School Team of the Year - 1st place Wakefield Girls High School u11 Hockey team. Photo: s
8. 2004
Pupils from Cathedral High School made posters and gifts for each other during friendship workshops at Wakefield Cathedral and the Westmoreland Centre. Photo: s