The Vertical Challenge rollercoaster design competition in 2003. From left, Leon Serle, Marc Podsesta, Stacey Sagar, Rubiya Aslam, John Clements, Greg HartleyThe Vertical Challenge rollercoaster design competition in 2003. From left, Leon Serle, Marc Podsesta, Stacey Sagar, Rubiya Aslam, John Clements, Greg Hartley
The Vertical Challenge rollercoaster design competition in 2003. From left, Leon Serle, Marc Podsesta, Stacey Sagar, Rubiya Aslam, John Clements, Greg Hartley

29 scenes which perfectly capture a decade of memories at Blackpool Palatine High School for those in their 20s and 30s

These photos cast back to the noughties and revisit life at one of Blackpool’s largest high schools.
By Claire Lark
Published 21st Nov 2022, 15:45 BST
Updated 1st Dec 2022, 08:52 BST

The pupils in these photos will be in their 20s and 30s now and look back at all the fun times, exciting events, sporting achievements and plans for a new swimming pool at Palatine High School. Were you there during those years?

In case you missed them: 18 pictures which will have you reminiscing if you went to Palatine High School in the 90s

29 memorable photos which show a generation of kids at primary schools in the heart of Blackpool during the 1990s

40 memorable pictures of Blackpool headteachers who steered our schools in the 90s and 00s - on World Teachers' Day

Year 9 Rounders Team in 2007. Back L-R Georgia Ayres, Jessica Ormerwood, Hannah Bibb, Rhiannon Davies, Shanice Ashman and Bethany Corry. Front L-R Chelsea Riley, Keri Swarbrick, Karis Winstanley and Nicole Pochodaj

1. Palatine High memories - 00s

Year 9 Rounders Team in 2007. Back L-R Georgia Ayres, Jessica Ormerwood, Hannah Bibb, Rhiannon Davies, Shanice Ashman and Bethany Corry. Front L-R Chelsea Riley, Keri Swarbrick, Karis Winstanley and Nicole Pochodaj Photo: Martin Bostock

Photo Sales
The Palatine High team who took part in Blackpool and District Schools under 16 cup final, 2002

2. Palatine High memories - 00s

The Palatine High team who took part in Blackpool and District Schools under 16 cup final, 2002 Photo: Toby Williams

Photo Sales
Palatine High School launch of Key Stage 3 Fire Smart campaign. Community Fire Safety Officer Karen Friday shows a video of the rapid development of a front room fire, to pupils Harrison Briggs and Emma Allen, 2006

3. Palatine High memories - 00s

Palatine High School launch of Key Stage 3 Fire Smart campaign. Community Fire Safety Officer Karen Friday shows a video of the rapid development of a front room fire, to pupils Harrison Briggs and Emma Allen, 2006 Photo: Bill Johnson

Photo Sales
Gifted and talented pupils at Palatine High School Jack McCafferty, Gemma Bend and Devon Fosberry, 2006

4. Palatine High memories - 00s

Gifted and talented pupils at Palatine High School Jack McCafferty, Gemma Bend and Devon Fosberry, 2006 Photo: Mike Foster

Photo Sales
Mayor of Blackpool, Coun Lily Henderson welcoming gymnasts from Palatine High School who were representing Britain in competition in Portugal, 2003

5. Palatine High memorie - 00s

Mayor of Blackpool, Coun Lily Henderson welcoming gymnasts from Palatine High School who were representing Britain in competition in Portugal, 2003 Photo: Martin Bostock

Photo Sales
Summer School paper aeroplane making competition at Palatine High School. From left, Jacqueline Thomas (13), Chris Downes (13) and Aaron McLellan (11) in 2001

6. Palatine High memories - 00s

Summer School paper aeroplane making competition at Palatine High School. From left, Jacqueline Thomas (13), Chris Downes (13) and Aaron McLellan (11) in 2001 Photo: Bill Johnson

Photo Sales
Previous
1 / 5
Next Page