The summer holidays have now ended, and children across Buckinghamshire are now returning to school.

To mark the start of the new school term, we asked what the favourite school memories of people who grew up in the county were.

Residents have fond memories of their school years, illustrating a vibrant and varied picture of education in Buckinghamshire.

Ranging from simpler times, school achievements and finally waving goodbye to school life, here are some of their responses.

Peter Cartwright recalled a momentous day in 1954, at Spring Gardens School when rationing ended.

He said: "I was able to buy a penny gobstopper from a shop on Pinions for the very first time and no ration book was needed!"

For some, the favourite memories stemmed from extra-curricular activities or school sports.

Chris Perrin, recalling fond memories of playing football at Wheeler End Primary, said: "I remember my 1st pair of football boots like it was yesterday.

"Mrs Knight refereeing, one of my favourite teachers as well.

"I can remember all that, but can't remember what I was told yesterday!"

Others look back fondly on their days in the classroom.

Alan Biggs, who attended Bartholomew Tipping Secondary Modern School for five years, said: "I enjoyed it the whole time I was there, loved the lessons especially English, Woodwork and Technical Drawing."

Some memories involve tasty treats.

Robin Gardner, who went to Chiltern Gates School, now Chiltern Wood said: "Loved it when the milk float turned up with the thirds TT pasteurised milk with a straw, drinking the milk also meeting Father Christmas handing out presents for us!"

Mohammad Khurram Mahboob had a sweet memory to share too: "I miss the 50p chips in a cone on a Friday."

Rachel Mozley highlighted the 'best headmaster ever' at Juniper Hill in Flackwell Heath during the 70s.

However, it seems for a significant number of those surveyed, the happiest school memories were leaving school.

With responses as simple as: "Wycombe High school. Leaving" quoted by Jane Pearce-McNichol and Tracey Saunderson Palombo reflecting: "The day I left."