A huge collection of photographs of Wigan pupils in their first term at school in 2012

By Michelle Adamson

Published 4th Nov 2026, 04:55 GMT

We have opened the Wigan Today archives and produced this bumper gallery featuring youngsters in their first term at school in 2012.

Can you spot any familiar faces in the classroom 14 years ago?

First Days/ New Starters 2012 - Wigan Pupils in the reception class at St David Haigh and Aspull CE Primary School. Photo: Michelle Adamson

Abram CE Primary School - Mrs Ostick and Miss Stokes Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Mrs Rogerson Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Mrs Rogerson Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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