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Welcome to
Westhoughton High

 

Welcome to
Westhoughton High

 

Welcome to
Westhoughton High

Westhoughton High School is an 11-16, mixed community comprehensive school situated close to the centre of the growing town of Westhoughton within Bolton Councilโ€™s boundaries. We serve our community by providing exciting educational opportunities and preparing the next generation for their various futures.

The school has undergone many positive changes over recent years, with significant investment in the fabric of the buildings and the facilities, as well as year on year improvements in examination results. So whether you think you know the school or whether youโ€™re just discovering us for the first time, you will see a school that is ambitious for its students, proud of its past and confident about its future.

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  • Students and staff are busying rehearsing in the afternoons after school for our Christmas show - 'Westhoughton High School goes to the Movies' Tickets go on sale on Monday 25th November for the cast and general sale from Wednesday 27th November!
The show is on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December 6.30 prompt start. Thank you ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽฌ
  • Year 7 Parents Coffee Morning - Open Invite 

On Tuesday 26th November we will be hosting a coffee morning for Y7 parents with Mental Health School Team 9:15am-10:15am, the purpose of the morning is to provide parents with an insight into what the MHST Team do in School and how to refer should you feel your child needs the support. 

If you'd like to attend, please can you send a synergy message to Mr Shaw to confirm attendance, places are limited - please do not attend if you have not informed Mr Shaw.
  • WOW work in food tech! This is a piece of Food Tech revision done by Halle G in Year 11. Great work Halle. #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #foodtech #GCSE
  • Here are 3 of the best year 8 Character & mark making illustrations. 
Abigail L, Poppy-Lea S and Cheryl L.  Excellent examples illustrations well done all of you. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ–โœ๏ธ #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #LEARNinglegends
  • Y9 FOOTBALL- CUP SUCCESS โšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธ

Following an excellent performance from the Y9 Football team, they have progressed to the next round having beat last years finalist in a hugely competitive game. 

Two first half goals secured the victory (2-1), despite their opponents getting back into the game in the second half. Goals from Lewis A and Maz A. 

Well done boys and good luck in the next round! โšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธ

MOTM: Lewis A
  • WOW work from Maths in group 10H3. Great working out everyone ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿงฎ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ““ #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #maths
  • WOW work in Geography from Leo B and Charlie C in Year 10 for in preparation for their test on Rivers. Great work! ๐Ÿ—บ๐Ÿž #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #geography
  • Reminder about our Christmas card competition. Deadline is Monday 2nd December. Open to all students. Thank you ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„
  • An example of some WOW work in GCSE PE. An excellent piece by Kiera G in Year 10. Well done #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #GCSEPE
Students and staff are busying rehearsing in the afternoons after school for our Christmas show - 'Westhoughton High School goes to the Movies' Tickets go on sale on Monday 25th November for the cast and general sale from Wednesday 27th November!
The show is on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December 6.30 prompt start. Thank you ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽฌ
Students and staff are busying rehearsing in the afternoons after school for our Christmas show - 'Westhoughton High School goes to the Movies' Tickets go on sale on Monday 25th November for the cast and general sale from Wednesday 27th November! The show is on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December 6.30 prompt start. Thank you ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽฌ
12 hours ago
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Year 7 Parents Coffee Morning - Open Invite 

On Tuesday 26th November we will be hosting a coffee morning for Y7 parents with Mental Health School Team 9:15am-10:15am, the purpose of the morning is to provide parents with an insight into what the MHST Team do in School and how to refer should you feel your child needs the support. 

If you'd like to attend, please can you send a synergy message to Mr Shaw to confirm attendance, places are limited - please do not attend if you have not informed Mr Shaw.
Year 7 Parents Coffee Morning - Open Invite On Tuesday 26th November we will be hosting a coffee morning for Y7 parents with Mental Health School Team 9:15am-10:15am, the purpose of the morning is to provide parents with an insight into what the MHST Team do in School and how to refer should you feel your child needs the support. If you'd like to attend, please can you send a synergy message to Mr Shaw to confirm attendance, places are limited - please do not attend if you have not informed Mr Shaw.
12 hours ago
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2/9
WOW work in food tech! This is a piece of Food Tech revision done by Halle G in Year 11. Great work Halle. #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #foodtech #GCSE
WOW work in food tech! This is a piece of Food Tech revision done by Halle G in Year 11. Great work Halle. #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #foodtech #GCSE
13 hours ago
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3/9
Here are 3 of the best year 8 Character & mark making illustrations. 
Abigail L, Poppy-Lea S and Cheryl L.  Excellent examples illustrations well done all of you. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ–โœ๏ธ #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #LEARNinglegends
Here are 3 of the best year 8 Character & mark making illustrations. 
Abigail L, Poppy-Lea S and Cheryl L.  Excellent examples illustrations well done all of you. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ–โœ๏ธ #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #LEARNinglegends
Here are 3 of the best year 8 Character & mark making illustrations. 
Abigail L, Poppy-Lea S and Cheryl L.  Excellent examples illustrations well done all of you. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ–โœ๏ธ #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #LEARNinglegends
Here are 3 of the best year 8 Character & mark making illustrations. Abigail L, Poppy-Lea S and Cheryl L. Excellent examples illustrations well done all of you. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ–โœ๏ธ #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #LEARNinglegends
14 hours ago
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4/9
Y9 FOOTBALL- CUP SUCCESS โšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธ

Following an excellent performance from the Y9 Football team, they have progressed to the next round having beat last years finalist in a hugely competitive game. 

Two first half goals secured the victory (2-1), despite their opponents getting back into the game in the second half. Goals from Lewis A and Maz A. 

Well done boys and good luck in the next round! โšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธ

MOTM: Lewis A
Y9 FOOTBALL- CUP SUCCESS โšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธ Following an excellent performance from the Y9 Football team, they have progressed to the next round having beat last years finalist in a hugely competitive game. Two first half goals secured the victory (2-1), despite their opponents getting back into the game in the second half. Goals from Lewis A and Maz A. Well done boys and good luck in the next round! โšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธ MOTM: Lewis A
1 day ago
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5/9
WOW work from Maths in group 10H3. Great working out everyone ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿงฎ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ““ #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #maths
WOW work from Maths in group 10H3. Great working out everyone ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿงฎ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ““ #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #maths
WOW work from Maths in group 10H3. Great working out everyone ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿงฎ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ““ #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #maths
WOW work from Maths in group 10H3. Great working out everyone ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿงฎ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ““ #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #maths
WOW work from Maths in group 10H3. Great working out everyone ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿงฎ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ““ #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #maths
WOW work from Maths in group 10H3. Great working out everyone ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿงฎ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ““ #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #maths
1 day ago
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6/9
WOW work in Geography from Leo B and Charlie C in Year 10 for in preparation for their test on Rivers. Great work! ๐Ÿ—บ๐Ÿž #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #geography
WOW work in Geography from Leo B and Charlie C in Year 10 for in preparation for their test on Rivers. Great work! ๐Ÿ—บ๐Ÿž #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #geography
1 day ago
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7/9
Reminder about our Christmas card competition. Deadline is Monday 2nd December. Open to all students. Thank you ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„
Reminder about our Christmas card competition. Deadline is Monday 2nd December. Open to all students. Thank you ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„
2 days ago
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8/9
An example of some WOW work in GCSE PE. An excellent piece by Kiera G in Year 10. Well done #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #GCSEPE
An example of some WOW work in GCSE PE. An excellent piece by Kiera G in Year 10. Well done #westhoughtonwowwork #AimHigh #GCSEPE
2 days ago
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9/9

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