St John's

Deputy headteacher Adam Rigby is leaving St Paul's CE Primary School, Goose Green, Wigan, after 12 years to become a headteacher of St John's CE Primary School, Pemberton, pictured at his '80s disco-themed leaving party

Deputy head's departure marked with '80s-themed disco

Early concept designs for the St John's Mosley Common expansion (Pic Pye Design)

Talks over primary school expansion fund

Staff and pupils of St John's Hindley Green Primary School present a cheque to Guide Dog trainer Laura Taylor, left, Terry Pemberton, centre and Guide Dog Quala

Pupils' generous gift to guide dogs charity

Second year juniors with their puppets at Beech Hill Primary School in June 1977.

Terrifically nostaglic photos of Wigan primary school pupils in 1977

The pre-school is located at St John's CE Primary School, Pemberton

Changes needed at pre-school

The former snooker club on Powell Street could be turned into flats

New flats plan for ex-snooker club

Pupils from St John's C of E Primary School enjoy celebrating Christmas at St John's Church

Festive voices fill St John’s Church, Hindley Green, as pupils perform the nativ...

Our vision, Christian Values and welcoming atmosphere empower our dedicated staff to nurture the potential within all our pupils. By delivering top-tier education, care and opportunities, we offer our children a unique foundation for life.

St John's CE Primary at Hindley Green is the latest Wigan school to enjoy a pict...

St Mary and St John's RC Primary School and Haigh St David's CE Primary School pupils star in this retro Class Act gallery from 2013

Almost 13 years after they were first printed, here are online debut pictures of...

Second year juniors with their puppets at Beech Hill Primary School in June 1977.

A glorious collection of pictures taken of Wigan primary schools in 1977

St John the Baptist Church, New Springs, which The Church of England has proposed closing

Church set to close as congregation dwindles

Ready to spend more time in the sun & on the slopes!

Long-serving headteacher retires

Turn Pemberton Purple.

Pem turns purple for Wigan Hospice

Julie Bramhall's Dedication Plaque at WWL

Family's gift to hospital in memory of much-loved teacher

April wearing her Blue Peter badge with dad Carl, mum Laura and baby sister Penelope

Kind-hearted Wigan pupil awarded Blue Peter badge

Hannah Hoey meets HRH The Princess Royal

Achievements of young St John Ambulance volunteers recognised
Special reception with Her Royal Highness Princess Anne celebrates dedicated young people
Ian Groves

Who will help?

Prayers for Peace

Both St Mary's (left) and St John's Churches on Standishgate are to remain open

Archbishop spares local church from closure

Chris’ Cedric Stories written and illustrated in aid of Hindley cemetery chapel.

Free art exhibition to be displayed in Wigan

St Mary's (left) and St John's (right) are both historic Catholic churches in Standishgate, Wigan

Two RC churches vie to stay open after Catholic bosses rule one of them must go

St John Ambulance in the community

How to join in with St John Ambulance - Save A Life September

Pupils at St John's CE Primary School, Abram, take part in the 'Turn Wigan Purple Day' to raise funds for Wigan and Leigh Hospice. Pupils were asked to donate £1 for the privilege of non-uniform and encouraged to wear purple or have crazy hair. The school has raised over £220 for the charity. Photographs submitted by St John’s C. of E. Primary School, part of QUEST Trust.

Class act: Wigan school pupils turn purple to raise money for hospice

from left, Mick Davies, Lauren Littler-Murdoch, Olly Hitchen and Dave Hanbury at the exhibition of photographs celebrating Wigan's green spaces, Borsdane Woods and Beyond, held at St John’s Methodist Church, Hindley.

In pictures: exhibition of photographs celebrates Wigan's woodland

Reception children dressing up at St. Patrick's RC Primary School, Hardybutts, in May 1977.

REMEMBER WHEN: Wigan schools in 1977

Exsultate's musical director Paul Chamberlain

Brahms masterpiece to be performed by local choir

Flashback: pictures of pupils, staff and events over the years at Hindley Green ...

Leeds Male Voice Choir in concert

Male voice choir concert to be held
The highly rated Leeds Male Voice Choir are in final rehearsals for a grand concert in Wigan later this month.
Charles Graham

Staff and pupils at St John’s Primary school, Pemberton, celebrate in style as they dressed up in clothes to represent different decades to commemorate the 140th anniversary of their school.

CLASS ACT: Wigan school celebrates 140th anniversary in style

School archive pictures of Astley St Stephen's, Mosley Common St John's and Twel...

Mayor of Wigan Coun Kevin Anderson presents the trophy to pupils from St Wilfrid's C of E Primary Academy, Standish, with runners-up from St Mary and St John's RC Primary School, right

Mayor of Wigan listens to presentations by winners of public speaking contest

The children were joined by the Easter bunny as part of the celebrations

Wigan primary school celebrates Easter

Rewind: pictures from St Mary and St John's RC Primary, Wigan, 1987-2014

St Mary's (left) and St John's (right) are both historic Catholic churches in Standishgate, Wigan

Future of two historic churches to be discussed 'urgently' after priest retires

REWIND: decades of pictures from Pemberton St John's Primary School

easyfundraising reach the £50m milestone

Charity donation platform announces £50m milestone

Members of the community and local councillors pictured outside the former St John The Baptist School, New Springs

Fed up residents lobby council over eyesore former school

Children enjoy the Halloween-themed play area at Spinning Gate shopping centre

Pumpkins galore as spooky play area opens at Wigan borough shopping centre

Wigan schools and care home brew up a storm for the annual Macmillan coffee morn...

Pupils at St Johns CE Primary School with the superhero mural

Pupils receive 'super' back to school surprise

Exsultate's musical director Paul Chamberlain

Acclaimed choir prepares for first concert in four years

John Yates continued writing rugby league reports right up to the week in which he passed away

Rugby journalist's funeral details announced

Children celebrate with councillors Chris Ready and Laura Flynn

Wigan school pupils receive trophies and medals after success in swimming gala

Teaching assistants celebrate gaining the Best Practice with Teaching Assistants Awards (BPTAA) - recognising the dedication and high level of practice Teaching Assistants apply to their work with young children each and every day.

The process took 14 months to achieve by meeting several standards, which are held in very high regard by the team of Teaching Assistants and all staff members at St John's, Abram. A clear vision across the trust to unlock the potential of children and staff. Encouraging everyone to develop, to motivate them to be the best they can be and to inspire them to achieve their dreams and goals, however big or small.

CLASS ACT: St John's CE primary school, Abram

Teacher Kate Penarski with children in The Gambia

Wigan teacher inspires school community to make a difference in Africa

Pupils are working with green screen technology in the classroom.

CLASS ACT: St John's CE Primary, Abram

CLASS ACT - St John's CE Primary, Pemberton

Carl Bramhall, centre, with daughters Kammalah, left, and Tegan, right, the husband and daughters of the late Julie Bramhall at the Peace Garden official opening.

IN PICTURES: Peace garden in memory of assistant headteacher

Archie with the Easter eggs he has collected

Wigan schoolboy who battled meningitis donates Easter eggs to hospital

Anthony Grimshaw with daughter Rebecca in 1966

Architectural firm marks 60 years of working on buildings in Wigan

Pupils with the van filled with donations for Ukraine

Wigan primary school donates items to Ukraine

Pupils taking part in a fund-raising scavenger hunt

Wigan school pupils raise thousands for hospice

Herbs

Medical herbalist Nicola Parker explains the complexities of herbs

Eight houseplants which could help boost your health

Pupils with author Audrey Harrison

Wigan pupils' super story ideas impress author

Head teacher Emma Lightfoot and pupils celebrate

Primary school's colourful way of celebrating outstanding Ofsted result

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