Were you a student at Westbourne High School back in the 1970s and 80s?

Ipswich Star: Do you know anybody at this badminton lesson in the sports hall at Westbourne School in 1977? Picture: ARCHANTDo you know anybody at this badminton lesson in the sports hall at Westbourne School in 1977? Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Today we’re looking back at some of the events and activities organised by the school in Ipswich during that era.

Ipswich Star: A busy classroom at Westbourne School, Ipswich, in 1977. Picture: ARCHANTA busy classroom at Westbourne School, Ipswich, in 1977. Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Our gallery includes visits by Ipswich Town legends including manager Bobby Robson (before he became Sir Bobby) and stars Terry Butcher and Arnold Muhren.

Ipswich Star: A lesson at Westbourne School with pupils surrounded by artwork, celebrating the Queens Silver Jubilee in June 1977. Picture: ARCHANTA lesson at Westbourne School with pupils surrounded by artwork, celebrating the Queens Silver Jubilee in June 1977. Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

MORE: Memories of Thurleston School in the 1970s and 80sThere are also glimpses of sporting activities such as badminton and a sponsored run.

Ipswich Star: Westbourne pupils during a swimming session in June 1977 Picture: ARCHANTWestbourne pupils during a swimming session in June 1977 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

But it’s not all about sport, as we also have photos showing pupils in the classroom and creating artworks.

Ipswich Star: Terry Butcher presented awards to children at Westbourne School in 1983 Picture: IVAN SMITHTerry Butcher presented awards to children at Westbourne School in 1983 Picture: IVAN SMITH (Image: IVAN SMITH)

Westbourne, then known as Western Senior School, first opened its doors to ppils in September 1939, with its opening day being postponed because of the announcement of the Second World War. In those days, boys and girls were in separate schools.

Ipswich Star: Westbourne School hosting trampolining courses in 1980 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL/ARCHANTWestbourne School hosting trampolining courses in 1980 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL/ARCHANT

MORE: Memories of Northgate schooldays from 1960s to 1980s It has seen many changes over the years and is now Westbourne Academy.

Ipswich Star: Young Ipswich Town fans got the chance to hold the UEFA Cup at Westbourne School in 1981 Picture: IVAN SMITH/ARCHANTYoung Ipswich Town fans got the chance to hold the UEFA Cup at Westbourne School in 1981 Picture: IVAN SMITH/ARCHANT

What are your memories of Westbourne? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk or write to Judy Rimmer, Newsroom, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1RS. Order staff photos at archantsuffolk.newsprints.co.uk or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

Ipswich Star: Students from Westbourne School on a sponsored run for charity in 1980 Picture: ARCHANTStudents from Westbourne School on a sponsored run for charity in 1980 Picture: ARCHANT