Christmas Events December 2025

Mon 01 Dec 2025
Dear Parents/Carers,

We're excited to announce our Christmas activities in the run up to our last day of term - Thursday 18th December 2025.
We start with Saturday 29th November and our Christmas Fayre, our doors open at 10.30 am and we have a whole host of stalls, refreshments and of course Father Christmas.  We look forward to seeing you all.

W/C 1st December 2025
  • We will be launching our Christmas Door Decorating competition as well as a daily advent quiz
  • Tuesday 2nd December PD Day.

W/C 8th December
  • We will be launching Stealth Elf in our form groups.  
  • In the morning not only will we be serving hot chocolate but there will be Christmas music and Carols in the canteen till 08.:20am.
  • Thursday 11th December - Winter showcase in the Drama theatre at 2.30pm for students.  50p entry.
  • Friday 12th December it's the annual Christmas Jumper Day.   
To spread some festive cheer, we encourage your child to come to school dressed in their favourite Christmas jumper. It's a great opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit and have some fun with their classmates.  Please note:
Students should wear a full school uniform, excluding the blazer, if they are wearing a Christmas jumper.
Donations are welcome to support Save the Children. Students can wear a Christmas jumper in exchange for a £1 donation or a food item to contribute towards the Atherton & Leigh food bank that we are collecting for this year.  

W/C 15th December
  • Monday 15th December our choir will be performing in Wigan town centre.
  • Tuesday 16th December our choir will be visiting the local care homes and Year 7 will attend a Christmas service at church.
  • Wednesday 17th December Christmas Lunch will be available to purchase for £2.87 (using ipay account), this includes a turkey roast with all the trimmings, drink and mince pie or cookie, there will also be normal menu available for those who do not want Christmas lunch.
  • Thursday 18th December - Christmas Jumpers with boppers, ACE Celebrations.

We look forward to seeing everyone's festive attire and enjoying the last 3 weeks of term with some Christmas cheer!

Yours faithfully
Ms Norman
Principal