As a new building opens at Copleston High School and demolition work continues on the old building, today we are looking back at the school over the years.

Ipswich Star: A careers exhibition at Copleston School in July 1988 Picture: ARCHANTA careers exhibition at Copleston School in July 1988 Picture: ARCHANT

As one of the largest high schools in Ipswich, Copleston is often in the news - with everything from sporting achievements to fundraisers.

Ipswich Star: Two students smile for the camera whilst they create posters in 1977 Picture: ARCHANTTwo students smile for the camera whilst they create posters in 1977 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Our gallery of photos from the 1970s, 80s and 90s features athletics and crickets, students at a careers exhibition, and the school’s gardening team.

Ipswich Star: Cricket coaching at Copleston School, April 1987 Picture: ARCHANTCricket coaching at Copleston School, April 1987 Picture: ARCHANT

There are also fancy dress and come as you please days, including one where pupils put on their favourite headgear.

Ipswich Star: Athletes at Copleston School, Ipswich, in August 1978 Picture: ARCHANTAthletes at Copleston School, Ipswich, in August 1978 Picture: ARCHANT

MORE: Watch demolition of Copleston High School’s old buildingCopleston High School has been based in its old building for 80 years, but in June into a new multi-million pound building, with facilities including new sports and drama studios and science labs. However, some parts of the old building are being kept.

Ipswich Star: Copleston School fancy dress day in December 1985 Picture: ARCHANTCopleston School fancy dress day in December 1985 Picture: ARCHANT

The school and community will also benefit from a new floodlit 3G pitch.

Ipswich Star: Copleston High School gardening team in July 1991 Picture: ARCHANTCopleston High School gardening team in July 1991 Picture: ARCHANT

MORE: First look inside Copleston High School’s new buildingShare your memories of Copleston. Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk To order photos, visit www.eadt.co.uk/myphotos24, or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

Ipswich Star: Come as you please day at Copleston High School in 1984 Picture: ARCHANTCome as you please day at Copleston High School in 1984 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Two students smile for the camera whilst they create posters in 1977 Picture: ARCHANTTwo students smile for the camera whilst they create posters in 1977 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)