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?

Reception - First Days - New School Starters 2012 Outtake from Mrs Gregory's class, St Aidan's Primary School, Wigan. Photo: Michelle Adamson

Reception - First Days - New School Starters 2012 Mrs Gregory's class, St Aidan's Primary School, Wigan. Photo: Michelle Adamson

Reception - First Days - New School Starters 2012 Mrs Wiggins' class, St Aidan's Primary School, Wigan. Photo: Michelle Adamson

Holgate Primary School, Orrell - Mrs Houghton and Miss Ward Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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