This collection of pictures from the Wigan Today archive features pupils, staff, visitors and events at the school over more than five decades.
29. Pupils make friends with a police dog during a visit by the local constabulary to St John's in 1971
. Photo: STAFF
30. Prankster pals at a Victorian Day at St John's
. Photo: Frank Orrell
31. A sing-song around the piano with infant teacher, Angela Livesey, and Queen Victoria, Pat Ashurst, during a Victorian Day at St John's Primary
. Photo: Frank Orrell
32. Gladys Grindley, dinner lady at St John's, is pictured with pupils Jessica and Liam who wished her a happy retirement after 13 years at the school
. Photo: GB