LIVE TO LEARN, LEARN TO LIVE
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“Being at Byrchall has allowed me to try so many new things. I take part in experiments and practical lessons and I learn more in the clubs and activities that are for everyone here. I have made friends quickly, it’s made school so much fun.”
“I’m so happy that I chose Byrchall for my children. It really is a wonderful school. The pastoral support is amazing and I would definitely recommend the school. ”
“School is somewhere I feel welcome and able to be myself. I am proud and happy to be a student at Byrchall.”
“The best thing about the school is the dedicated staff. They really do go above and beyond for the students and I can’t fault them in any way. ”
“I have really enjoyed my first year at Byrchall. I have tried so many new skills, joined three clubs and I have made friends so quickly. It feels like I have always been here.”
Latest news
🎄 Are you ready for our Christmas Festival next Tuesday, 5.30pm–7.30pm?
Our Christmas-themed Pet Photography competition exhibition is now up in the restaurant, and it looks fantastic! The winners will be chosen by everyone’s vote on the day, so make sure you stop by when you come along to the festival — you won’t want to miss it!
#community #Christmas #photography
☕️ This morning, Mr Paul invited a group of students with fantastic achievements both in and outside school for hot chocolate, pastries, and their Headteacher Awards. He made a hot chocolate for each of them, and they all enjoyed a lovely chat together. From competing in the BMX Racing World Championships to performing in a pantomime, we couldn’t be prouder of them. ✨
#CelebrateSuccess #studentlife
🏔️ Yesterday after school, our Spartans took on the “3 Peaks Challenge” with Mr McVeigh — and even Mr Paul joined in!
With Christmas jumpers on and festive music playing in the background, they completed an incredible 296 laps in one hour… the equivalent of doing the Three Peaks twice. A huge well done to everyone involved, and a big thank you to Vimto @vimto for kindly sponsoring the drinks! ⭐️
#charity #challenge #festivevibes
🎅 Yesterday evening, Mrs Jenkins and Sophie Toft — our amazing Head Girl from last year — joined the Santa Float in Burtonwood, supporting the Rotary Club on behalf of Earlestown Cricket Club @etown.cricket Such brilliant community spirit and a huge well done to everyone involved! ✨
#community #Christmas
🎄 Christmas Countdown: 6 School Days to Go! 🎄
Today, we’re looking back to July and our unforgettable Arts Week and the very first Byrchall Fringe Festival! Our students spent the week diving into hands-on workshops in drama, music, dance, art and more, learning from brilliant guest artists and trying out new creative skills.
We rounded it all off with the Fringe Festival — a fantastic celebration where students took to the stage and filled the school with energy, imagination and community spirit. A truly special moment for everyone involved. ✨
#community #countdown #Christmas
🎄 Today, on the festive Christmas Jumper Day, Mrs Noor’s class got into the holiday spirit by making Bûche de Noël (Yule logs)!
With Christmas music playing and many in festive outfits, they created one of the most classic traditional Christmas cakes. Such a sweet and joyful time — well done to everyone involved! ✨
#Christmas #festivevibes #cooking #yulelog
🎄 Christmas Jumper Day was an absolute blast!
The corridors were full of laughter, excitement, and festive vibes as students and staff showed off their brilliant creativity once again. All donations to Save the Children @savechildrenuk have been collected and are so appreciated. We’re getting closer and closer to Christmas!
And don’t forget — next Tuesday, 16th December, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, it’s our Christmas Festival! Free entry, and all the community is invited. We can’t wait to spread the festive vibes even wider! 🎅✨
#Christmas #ChristmasJumperDay #festivevibes
In case you missed the brilliant boomwhacker performance in yesterday’s assembly — or just want to watch it again (and again!) — we’ve got you covered. The full video is here!
Our students and staff had an absolute blast bringing this to life.
Enjoy, everyone!
#boomwhackers #studentlife #Christmas
Let’s have a look at Mrs Millward’s weekly science class with students from our Education Base!
They explored the magic of paper chromatography — watching the colours spread in water and turning their papers into beautiful flowers 🌸
A huge thank you to Mrs Millward for such a fun and inspiring lesson, and well done to all the students who joined in! ✨
#science #experiment #HandsOnLearning
Our Byrchall Bakers Club went full festive mode this week! 🎄✨
Students decorated their own gingerbread houses and turned them into a whole Byrchall village. Every creation looked gorgeous, and the effort and creativity were amazing to see. Well done, everyone!
#Christmas #festivevibes #baking
Here comes this week’s ChristMaths question!
A huge thank you to everyone who took part last week — we had 100% correct answers, which is incredible. Our staff winners were the site team, and our student winner was Sherlock Wong. Prizes are already on their way from our very own Elf 🎄
Have a go at this week’s question for another chance to win — you could be the next!
#Christmas #FestiveVibes #maths
🎄 Christmas Countdown: 7 School Days to Go! 🎄
Today, we’re throwing it back to June and our amazing whole school Activities Day! From skiing trips and a West End performance of Moulin Rouge! to Cadbury World, Waterworld, the Lake District, Old Trafford and more — the day was packed with adventure, laughter, and memories that brought our whole community together.
#community #countdown #Christmas
SENIOR HOUSE COMPETITION
Our History
Byrchall High School was founded in 1588 at the behest of Robert Birchall. He established the school with the vision of providing outstanding educational provision for the young people of our area. Since then Byrchall has benefitted from the many donations of land, resources and even cakes and ales for its students-a tradition celebrated each year on our Founder’s Day!
Our founder believed in education and in community. In this proud tradition our school today maintains its strong links with our local community and The Church of England. We remain steadfast in our work of enabling every young person in our community to achieve their full potential as an integral part of Byrchall High School.
Recent History
To celebrate our rich and long standing school history within the Wigan borough, we held an alumni event.
Pupils and staff who attended Byrchall high school throughout the decades were invited back to share their stories, memories and to look back on some of our archived photographs, booklets and school memorabilia.
Take a look at the event for yourself using the button below.
Our Values
Byrchall High School is committed to fostering an environment built on strong core values that shape both the academic and personal growth of its students. Our motto encapsulates all we try to do every day.
Learn to Live – enjoy and achieve.
Live to Learn – now and in the future.
These values are underpinned by the daily practice of respect, responsibility, resilience, and aspiration, which guide the behaviour and decision-making of the school community.
Respect is encouraged in all interactions, promoting kindness and understanding amongst students and staff.
Responsibility is emphasised, ensuring that students take ownership of their learning and actions.
Resilience is nurtured through challenges, empowering students to overcome obstacles and learn from setbacks.
Aspiration drives the pursuit of excellence, encouraging students to aim high and reach their full potential. Together, these values create a positive, supportive, and ambitious school culture where every individual is welcome and integral to our community.
OUR FUTUREs
Encouraging aspiration in young people is essential for helping them to realise their full potential and pursue meaningful goals.
With a stimulating and varied curriculum including academic, creative and extra-curriular options for every child, Byrchall makes learning exciting.
All students are encouraged to plan for a bright future, fostering a growth mindset where challenges are seen as opportunities to learn and grow rather than obstacles.
By providing our students with diverse role models, exposing them to various career paths, and celebrating their achievements, we can inspire ambition and a sense of possibility.
Mentorship, personalised support, guidance, and creating an environment where their interests are nurtured can further ignite their drive to succeed.
Encouraging self-belief and resilience ensures that our young people remain focused on their aspirations, even in the face of challenges and a changing world, empowering them to set high standards for themselves and strive toward fulfilling futures in whatever area they choose.
