St Marie's RC Primary School Standish, held a Wonderful Wigan day with pupils dressed in clothes that reflect the town pupils from class 1 and 2 at the photocall. Pictured are reception class youngsters Jack McCracken and Mya Potter.placeholder image
St Marie's RC Primary School Standish, held a Wonderful Wigan day with pupils dressed in clothes that reflect the town pupils from class 1 and 2 at the photocall. Pictured are reception class youngsters Jack McCracken and Mya Potter.

No fewer than 29 nostalgic pictures taken at Wigan schools in 2005

By Michelle Adamson
Published 18th Sep 2026, 04:55 GMT

Wigan Observer photographers have probably visited schools more than any other locations over the years for picture opportunities.

This gallery dates from assignments 21 years ago in 2005 and includes charity events and sporting success celebrations.

We hope that many happy memories are revived.

Pupils Nadine Melling and Suraj Vig wearing the denim for a day to raise funds for the Jeans for Genes Day at RL Hughes Primary School, Ashton.

13. 2005

Pupils Nadine Melling and Suraj Vig wearing the denim for a day to raise funds for the Jeans for Genes Day at RL Hughes Primary School, Ashton. Photo: JOHN LEATHERBARROW

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STAYING AHEAD-ER THE COMPETITION...Latics stars Mike Pollitt and Pascal Chimbonda at the official launch of the Wigan Athletic Media Bus at St Peter's Catholic High School, Orrell, with Steven King, 11, and fellow pupils from class 7.2.

14. 2005

STAYING AHEAD-ER THE COMPETITION...Latics stars Mike Pollitt and Pascal Chimbonda at the official launch of the Wigan Athletic Media Bus at St Peter's Catholic High School, Orrell, with Steven King, 11, and fellow pupils from class 7.2. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

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Pupils from Willow Grove and St Wilfrid's Primary schools were invited to Three Sisters recreation ground for a nature walk, seed planting and monster bug hunt.

15. 2005

Pupils from Willow Grove and St Wilfrid's Primary schools were invited to Three Sisters recreation ground for a nature walk, seed planting and monster bug hunt. Photo: PAUL GREENWOOD

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Pupils from Willow Grove and St Wilfrid's Primary schools were invited to Three Sisters recreation ground for a nature walk, seed planting and monster bug hunt.

16. RETRO

Pupils from Willow Grove and St Wilfrid's Primary schools were invited to Three Sisters recreation ground for a nature walk, seed planting and monster bug hunt. Photo: PAUL GREENWOOD

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