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In January, Ethan's hard work, dedication, and commitment to his rigorous training regime with Wigan BEST Swimming Club paid off. Training 5-6 times a week and with determination, Ethan proudly secured himself a gold medal in the 200m butterfly and two silver medals in the 200m backstroke and 200m freestyle. Months of intense preparation and determination also led to his qualification for the Lancashire County Swimming Championship at the Manchester Aquatics Centre, where in February Ethan stepped up for the 200m backstroke, rising to the challenge with confidence to deliver an outstanding performance, securing 12th place in his age group across all of Lancashire and shattering his personal best by an incredible 4 seconds!
HOUSE AWARDS
In January we honoured the remarkable accomplishments of our pupils in school by presenting certificates and badges to those who have earned 50, 100, 150, 200, and an outstanding 250 achievement points. These points are a testament to pupil excellence, consistency, and willingness to exceed our school's expectations. Awards are also given for top achievers, highest number of achievement points, zero behaviour points and 100% attendance and punctuality.
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LENNON HOUSE PICASSO HOUSE
SHAKESPEARE HOUSE WESTWOOD HOUSE
The start of the new mentoring intervention sessions, led by the amazing Carlie from the Leigh Leopards Foundation & Tea
This exciting initiative is part of the Inspiring programme, and we are thrilled that our school wa to host weekly mentoring sessions These ses designed to help students develop essential perso increase their awareness of risky behaviours, and them to make positive life choices
Big thanks to Elevate Education UK, who came to school in January to deliver the "Ace Your Exams" workshops looking at techniques and guidance on becoming more effective learners in preparation for their next set of mocks.
EX-PUPIL RETURNS
FORMER STUDENT LILY INSPIRES YEAR 11S WITH HER JOURNEY FROM GOLBORNE HIGH TO A CAREER IN LAW
We were delighted to see the return of Lily, an ex-pupil of the Class of 2020, who came in to school to speak with current students about her personal journey from Golborne High to college, her post-16 experiences, and her pathway to a successful career with DWF Law. Her visit provided valuable insight and inspiration to our Year 11 pupils as they prepare for their own transitions to post-16 education. A big thank you to Lily for coming in to share her story.
SPORTING SUCCESS
In January we recognised Golborne High School’s sporting heroes when Mrs. Stott met with pupils to celebrate their recent sporting achievements, including:
Athletics medalists who represented the school at Leigh Sports Village
The cricket team, crowned tournament winners.
The Year 7/8 netball team, who have advanced to the final stages.
The girls' football team, who have also reached the final stages.
The Year 9 football team, winners of their league.
The Year 9 rugby team, champions of both their league and cup.
Congratulations to all pupils for their hard work and success!
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2025
The beginning of February was Children’s Mental Health Week. Place2Be were the driving force behind the awareness week for children and young people to focus on themselves and to grow and thrive as individuals The theme for this year was ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’.
It is so important we understand what makes us ‘tick’, our likes and dislikes, strengths, fears, hopes and dreams. Our emotions play a key role in telling us just that, and being aware of how to listen to and express ourselves is a major part of building selfawareness. It is through knowing ourselves and speaking with others, that we can build resilience, grow and develop.
At Golborne way gave gentle reminders for our pupils to grow and develop themselves by informative presentations that were shown at tutor and around school over the week
Sweet Success
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Sweet Success in a Dessert Masterclass!
Miss Clegg's Year 10 Food Technology class crafted these amazingly vibrant mini pavlova and crème pâtissière desserts using fresh ingredients and a creative touch! Their dedication to planning, preparation, and presentation was evident in every detail, transforming their ideas into true mouthwatering masterpieces. Well done, Year 10!
PAPER BIRDS WORKSHOP
Our Year 10 BTEC Performing Arts students had the incredible opportunity to participate in a devising theatre workshop led by The Paper Birds theatre company. This enriching experience allowed pupils to engage with a professional artist, enhancing their skills and creativity as part of this inspiring learning programme.
YOUTH SPEAKS
Welldonetoourincrediblepupils—Matthew,Eryn, Sianna,Benjamin,Laukik,Makilini,andRuby!
We had the privilege of hosting the annual Rotary Club Youth Speaks competition in February, and we couldn't be prouder of our students for stepping up and taking part. Watching them speak with confidence, express their ideas, andshowcasetheirdedicationwastrulyinspiring. Keepshining youhavemadeusallsoproud!
FULL HOUSE!
The end of mock exams for our Year 11 pupils was marked with celebration and a lively game of Bingo Mr Falconer took on the role of Bingo caller, keeping the excitement high as pupils put their heads down and eagerly marked their numbers. All eyes were on the cards with Easter eggs and pies up for grabs to the few lucky winners
OUTSTANDING ATTENDANCE!
Congratulations to Ella, our lucky draw winner from the Year 7 Review and Celebration Evening! With an impressive attendance of over 97%, Ella was rewarded with an Amazon voucher. Well done!
Stunning Miniature Worlds
Our Year 9 art students have been busy bringing miniature worlds to life! Inspired by the incredible work of self-taught stencil artist Joshua Smith, they’ve designed and built their own detailed dioramas, capturing the beauty of urban decay.
Stunning Miniature Worlds
From rusted surfaces to overgrown moss, every detail tells a story. Using card, prints, paint, and creative textures, they’ve transformed their research on architecture into stunning scale models.
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Everything about this was awesome. The absolute talent in our pupils and staff had me in tears.
Saw it last nightwas amazingsome fantastic talent
Such a fabulous opportunitythank you !
The singing was amazing. Well done to all of you for your commitment and energy. Really proud. Well done to all the staff too. Amazing!
the lighting was really good big up derek
Loved the show tonight, I was so proud of my Hannah and all the cast they were amazing. Congratulations to everyone involved for making such a great show possible
Really enjoyed the show!! There’s some fantastic vocals on everyone, this is a great cast and I’m blown away by everybody!!! Can’t wait to come back on Thursday!!
THANK YOU FOR MAKING FOOTLOOSE A HUGE SUCCESS!
AS THE FINAL CURTAIN FALLS ON OUR INCREDIBLE SCHOOL PRODUCTION OF FOOTLOOSE, WE WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO MAKING OUR SHOW SUCH AN INCREDIBLE AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.
FIRSTLY, TO OUR AMAZING CAST—YOUR DEDICATION, ENERGY, AND TALENT LIT UP THE STAGE EACH NIGHT. THE HARD WORK YOU PUT INTO REHEARSALS, LEARNING LINES, PERFECTING CHOREOGRAPHY, AND BRINGING YOUR CHARACTERS TO LIFE TRULY PAID OFF. YOU CAPTIVATED THE AUDIENCE AND MADE THIS PRODUCTION SHINE!
A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO OUR BAND FOR PROVIDING THE HEARTBEAT OF THE SHOW THAT TRUELY BROUGHT THE STORY TO LIFE.
TO THE BEHIND-THE-SCENES HEROES OUR DIRECTORS, CHOREOGRAPHERS, CREW, COSTUME DESIGNERS, SET DESIGNERS, AND LIGHTING AND SOUND TECHNICIANS, AND TO EVERYONE ELSE WORKING TIRELESSLY BEHIND THE CURTAIN—THIS SHOW COULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT YOU. YOUR CREATIVITY, PATIENCE, AND PASSION MADE EVERYTHING RUN SMOOTHLY, AND WE CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH! OF COURSE, A HUGE SHOUT-OUT TO OUR AUDIENCE MEMBERS AND TICKET BUYERS! YOUR SUPPORT AND ENTHUSIASM FILLED THE THEATER WITH ENERGY AND MADE EVERY PERFORMANCE EVEN MORE SPECIAL. WHETHER YOU WERE A FAMILY MEMBER, FRIEND, TEACHER, OR COMMUNITY SUPPORTER, YOUR PRESENCE MEANT THE WORLD TO US. UNTIL NEXT TIME,
