Remembering the first days at Wigan schools for hundreds of tots in 2010

By Michelle Adamson

Published 10th Nov 2026, 04:55 GMT

Don’t miss the Wigan Observer’s November 10 edition which contains 20 pages of pictures of reception class children in their first ever term at school. To get you in the mood – and perhaps older family members nostalgic - here’s a dip into our archives for similar images from 16 years ago.

These tots pictured in 2010 will look a whole heap different now!

Regan, five, and Cody, four, of Miss Davies's Reception Class at Marsh Green Primary School Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green - Miss Smith Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Shevington Vale Primary School, Appley Bridge - Mrs Clues and Mrs Jones Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Marus Bridge Primary School - Miss Roberts Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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