What was school like for you?

There has been some discussion lately about schools. Some jellies are either teachers, or are working hard to become a teacher. All of us have attended school. Some of us have children or even grandchildren in school.
What was school like for you? Were you bullied? Were your grades shimmering, or glaring? Did you feel the teachers cared? Was the school well equipped? What changes would you have made?
Have you observed many changes in schools since you attended? For better, for worse?
Did you have a school sweetheart? If so, how did that go?
Are there any school traditions you would like to share?
I am quite curious about schools around the world. Non American jellies, please share!
Extra lurve for anyone who shares their fourth grade photo! (I realize for one or two jellies that would be a charcoal drawing instead. X D )