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We have some new additions to the library - from Graphic Novels to Love, Life and Understanding!
Check the timetable for your library day and enjoy!
Check the timetable for your library day and enjoy!
January 21, 2026 at 3:06 PM
We have some new additions to the library - from Graphic Novels to Love, Life and Understanding!
Check the timetable for your library day and enjoy!
Check the timetable for your library day and enjoy!
A HUGE WELL DONE to Joe G and Olivia S who are the first two students to complete the first of the #100DaysOfLit challenge. Prizes will be with you both shortly! Keep it up! #LiteratureLegends
January 19, 2026 at 12:14 PM
A HUGE WELL DONE to Joe G and Olivia S who are the first two students to complete the first of the #100DaysOfLit challenge. Prizes will be with you both shortly! Keep it up! #LiteratureLegends
Today's the day! It's the beginning of the #100DaysOfMaths and #100DaysOfLit challenges - a new chunk of revision every day on Google Classroom to prepare you for #GCSE2026
January 19, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Today's the day! It's the beginning of the #100DaysOfMaths and #100DaysOfLit challenges - a new chunk of revision every day on Google Classroom to prepare you for #GCSE2026
We've not long to go until our production of The Addams Family Musical (Young@Part)!
Performances are on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February.
Tickets @ £3.50 each available through your child's iPay account - get them quick as they're disappearing like a ghost!!
Performances are on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February.
Tickets @ £3.50 each available through your child's iPay account - get them quick as they're disappearing like a ghost!!
January 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM
We've not long to go until our production of The Addams Family Musical (Young@Part)!
Performances are on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February.
Tickets @ £3.50 each available through your child's iPay account - get them quick as they're disappearing like a ghost!!
Performances are on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February.
Tickets @ £3.50 each available through your child's iPay account - get them quick as they're disappearing like a ghost!!
Wigan & Leigh's first Open Evening is on Monday 26th Jan at Parsons Walk, which includes our Centre for Advanced Technical Studies, Centre for Performing Arts and Pagefield Campus.
On Monday 2nd Feb is the Leigh Campus Open Evening
Both events will run from 4:30pm-7pm
On Monday 2nd Feb is the Leigh Campus Open Evening
Both events will run from 4:30pm-7pm
January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Wigan & Leigh's first Open Evening is on Monday 26th Jan at Parsons Walk, which includes our Centre for Advanced Technical Studies, Centre for Performing Arts and Pagefield Campus.
On Monday 2nd Feb is the Leigh Campus Open Evening
Both events will run from 4:30pm-7pm
On Monday 2nd Feb is the Leigh Campus Open Evening
Both events will run from 4:30pm-7pm
A reminder that the booking deadline for paid music lessons (guitar, bass, drums, singing) is this Friday 16th January.
Lesson timetables will be available from Monday 19th January (from Mr Gray) - The first lessons starting the same week.
Lesson timetables will be available from Monday 19th January (from Mr Gray) - The first lessons starting the same week.
January 15, 2026 at 6:03 PM
A reminder that the booking deadline for paid music lessons (guitar, bass, drums, singing) is this Friday 16th January.
Lesson timetables will be available from Monday 19th January (from Mr Gray) - The first lessons starting the same week.
Lesson timetables will be available from Monday 19th January (from Mr Gray) - The first lessons starting the same week.
Year 7 netball team in action tonight. Unbeaten in all games. Great teamwork!!!
January 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Year 7 netball team in action tonight. Unbeaten in all games. Great teamwork!!!
Thursday's Music enrichment will feature a new format: Open mic night! Students can practice and audition their music pieces with Mr. Gray in D5. The best performances will get a chance to perform on stage in the theatre before the Easter break!
January 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Thursday's Music enrichment will feature a new format: Open mic night! Students can practice and audition their music pieces with Mr. Gray in D5. The best performances will get a chance to perform on stage in the theatre before the Easter break!
A reminder that the booking deadline for paid music lessons (guitar, bass, drums, singing) is this Friday 16th January.
Lesson timetables will be available from Monday 19th January (from Mr Gray) - The first lessons starting the same week.
Lesson timetables will be available from Monday 19th January (from Mr Gray) - The first lessons starting the same week.
January 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A reminder that the booking deadline for paid music lessons (guitar, bass, drums, singing) is this Friday 16th January.
Lesson timetables will be available from Monday 19th January (from Mr Gray) - The first lessons starting the same week.
Lesson timetables will be available from Monday 19th January (from Mr Gray) - The first lessons starting the same week.
Our student council and Y10 RS students had an amazing opportunity to visit the mayors office, exploring democracy, social justice and careers.
January 14, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Our student council and Y10 RS students had an amazing opportunity to visit the mayors office, exploring democracy, social justice and careers.
A reminder that the booking deadline for paid music lessons (guitar, bass, drums, singing) is this Friday 16th January.
Lesson timetables will be available from Monday 19th January (from Mr Gray) - The first lessons starting the same week.
Lesson timetables will be available from Monday 19th January (from Mr Gray) - The first lessons starting the same week.
January 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
A reminder that the booking deadline for paid music lessons (guitar, bass, drums, singing) is this Friday 16th January.
Lesson timetables will be available from Monday 19th January (from Mr Gray) - The first lessons starting the same week.
Lesson timetables will be available from Monday 19th January (from Mr Gray) - The first lessons starting the same week.
A reminder that from 4-6pm tonight, we invite parents of Y9 students to attend our Guide Pathways evening so you can make an informed choice for your Key Stage 4 option subjects.
January 13, 2026 at 11:36 AM
A reminder that from 4-6pm tonight, we invite parents of Y9 students to attend our Guide Pathways evening so you can make an informed choice for your Key Stage 4 option subjects.
We've not long to go until our production of The Addams Family Musical (Young@Part)!
Performances are on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February.
Tickets @ £3 each available through your child's iPay account - get them quick as they're disappearing like a ghost!!
Performances are on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February.
Tickets @ £3 each available through your child's iPay account - get them quick as they're disappearing like a ghost!!
January 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
We've not long to go until our production of The Addams Family Musical (Young@Part)!
Performances are on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February.
Tickets @ £3 each available through your child's iPay account - get them quick as they're disappearing like a ghost!!
Performances are on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February.
Tickets @ £3 each available through your child's iPay account - get them quick as they're disappearing like a ghost!!
We have a limited number of places available for KS3 students to apply to attend a first aid course (with certification!), taking place on Tuesdays in enrichment time with Miss Brown.
Don't delay, fill the application form in and save a life today!
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Don't delay, fill the application form in and save a life today!
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January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
We have a limited number of places available for KS3 students to apply to attend a first aid course (with certification!), taking place on Tuesdays in enrichment time with Miss Brown.
Don't delay, fill the application form in and save a life today!
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Don't delay, fill the application form in and save a life today!
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Fanfare please (ba-ba-ba-baaaa!) - Our Scientist of the Term nominees have been chosen - all will bow to their scientific endeavours over the last term!!
Well done to our future scientific leaders at #TeamHindley!
Well done to our future scientific leaders at #TeamHindley!
January 12, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Fanfare please (ba-ba-ba-baaaa!) - Our Scientist of the Term nominees have been chosen - all will bow to their scientific endeavours over the last term!!
Well done to our future scientific leaders at #TeamHindley!
Well done to our future scientific leaders at #TeamHindley!
We were thrilled to host author Annabel Pitcher today - our students loved the presentation and writers workshop!
January 12, 2026 at 2:23 PM
We were thrilled to host author Annabel Pitcher today - our students loved the presentation and writers workshop!
We're excited to welcome author Annabel Pitcher to our school on Monday 12th January!
She will be giving a presentation to Y8 about her career and hosting a workshop for a group of Y8 students.
She will be giving a presentation to Y8 about her career and hosting a workshop for a group of Y8 students.
January 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
We're excited to welcome author Annabel Pitcher to our school on Monday 12th January!
She will be giving a presentation to Y8 about her career and hosting a workshop for a group of Y8 students.
She will be giving a presentation to Y8 about her career and hosting a workshop for a group of Y8 students.
A great opportunity for Y7 and Y8 boys this term - @laticsofficial are offering an enrichment football session - Be quick as there are limited places available and the deadline is the 12th January!
Follow the link below to fill the form to join:
Follow the link below to fill the form to join:
WAFC Boys Sign Up Sheet
If you would like to take part in the WAFC Boys Enrichment session after school on a Tuesday 3-4pm and you are in Year 7 or 8 please fill in the details below. Your name will then be added to the…
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January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
A great opportunity for Y7 and Y8 boys this term - @laticsofficial are offering an enrichment football session - Be quick as there are limited places available and the deadline is the 12th January!
Follow the link below to fill the form to join:
Follow the link below to fill the form to join:
We're excited to welcome author Annabel Pitcher to our school on Monday 12th January!
She will be giving a presentation to Y8 about her career and hosting a workshop for a group of Y8 students.
She will be giving a presentation to Y8 about her career and hosting a workshop for a group of Y8 students.
January 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
We're excited to welcome author Annabel Pitcher to our school on Monday 12th January!
She will be giving a presentation to Y8 about her career and hosting a workshop for a group of Y8 students.
She will be giving a presentation to Y8 about her career and hosting a workshop for a group of Y8 students.
In other news this week, our Y9 Christmas singers spread some festive cheer with the local community, visiting our local Tesco, Wigan Grand Arcade and our local care homes, culminating in a service at All Saints Church!
December 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In other news this week, our Y9 Christmas singers spread some festive cheer with the local community, visiting our local Tesco, Wigan Grand Arcade and our local care homes, culminating in a service at All Saints Church!
As we close up for the festive break, we wish students, parents, carers and all of our #OutwoodFamilly a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2026! #TeamHindley
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As we close up for the festive break, we wish students, parents, carers and all of our #OutwoodFamilly a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2026! #TeamHindley
Happy Holidays from Tutor Group ITALY who enjoyed unwrapping their secret Santa gifts this morning!
December 18, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Happy Holidays from Tutor Group ITALY who enjoyed unwrapping their secret Santa gifts this morning!
Presenting the December edition of Scientist of the Month - Well done to our budding young scientists in Year 7, 8 and 9! #TeamHindley #ScienceMatters
December 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Presenting the December edition of Scientist of the Month - Well done to our budding young scientists in Year 7, 8 and 9! #TeamHindley #ScienceMatters
Here is the December edition of Wigan Council's Healthy Schools Newsletter, plus a video guide to what Healthy Schools are all about!
www.youtubeeducation.com/watch?v=EIFh...
www.youtubeeducation.com/watch?v=EIFh...
December 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Here is the December edition of Wigan Council's Healthy Schools Newsletter, plus a video guide to what Healthy Schools are all about!
www.youtubeeducation.com/watch?v=EIFh...
www.youtubeeducation.com/watch?v=EIFh...
The English Crochet Enrichment Club has been a massive success this term.
Our very own Mrs Jeffreys has made sure that each club member has their own crochet bauble to keep them busy over Christmas! 🎄
Our very own Mrs Jeffreys has made sure that each club member has their own crochet bauble to keep them busy over Christmas! 🎄
December 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The English Crochet Enrichment Club has been a massive success this term.
Our very own Mrs Jeffreys has made sure that each club member has their own crochet bauble to keep them busy over Christmas! 🎄
Our very own Mrs Jeffreys has made sure that each club member has their own crochet bauble to keep them busy over Christmas! 🎄