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
Christmas Countdown: It’s the last day of school before Christmas! 🎄
As we look back on December, one of the highlights was definitely our Byrchall Christmas Festival this Tuesday. The evening brought students, families and members of the local community together to enjoy a range of Christmas markets, student and staff performances, interactive games and festive activities, with a special visit from Father Christmas and his elves. It was a joyful celebration that truly reflected the strong sense of community at Byrchall.
We’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your support throughout the term — enjoy a well-earned break.
#Christmas #countdown #festivevibes
Thank you to everyone who voted in our Christmas Pet Portrait Photography Competition at Tuesday’s Christmas Festival. After counting all the public votes, we have a winner… drum roll please… Lucy Edwards! Congratulations 🎉
A big well done to everyone who entered — your creativity and festive spirit truly stood out, adding so much colour and joy to the Christmas Festival and helping to share that festive atmosphere with our wider community.
#Christmas #festivevibes #photography #pet
Yesterday after school, our Netball Club enjoyed a fun and festive session together.
With surprise appearances from a reindeer and the Grinch, the atmosphere was full of laughter while still keeping active and focused on teamwork. Well done, everyone!
#netball #sports #Christmas #teamwork
Across Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime, 8S2 raised an impressive £130.95 for a charity fundraiser through their decorate-a-biscuit stall. A huge 260 biscuits were baked and decorated, showing fantastic teamwork, creativity and commitment.
A big thank you to Miss Scully who baked all the biscuits ready for the event, and well done to all involved!
#Christmas #festivevibes #fundraiser
Yesterday, the whole school came together to enjoy a Christmas dinner, sharing crackers, jokes and paper crowns with friends. It was a joyful, festive occasion that truly captured the spirit of our school community.
A special highlight was George (Year 11) and his magic show in the hall. His fantastic performance and brilliant audience interaction had everyone thoroughly entertained. Christmas is almost here!
#Christmas #festivevibes
Christmas Countdown: 2 School Days to Go! 🎄
Today we’re looking back to our Careers Fair in November, where students from every year group met colleges, employers, and industry professionals. The hall was buzzing with ideas and ambition as everyone explored future pathways and asked brilliant questions about what comes next.
#Christmas #countdown #festivevibes #CareerDevelopment
🧮 Last ChristMaths of the year!
Congratulations to Mr Kendrick (staff winner), and to Mack Gilmore (pupil winner) from last week`s challenge — prizes are on their way.
This is the final challenge, so please make sure all answers are submitted by Friday. Enjoy taking part, and we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
#Christmas #festivevibes #maths
🎅 Finally… who could forget Father Christmas and his elves bringing extra magic to the evening at our Byrchall Christmas Festival?
If you took any photos and would like to share them, please tag us — we’d love to see your moments from the night.
Have you submitted your vote in this year’s Christmas-themed Pet Photography Competition? We’ve been blown away by the creativity (and cuteness!) in all the entries. Winners will be announced soon once all public votes are counted — stay tuned!
#Christmas #community #festivevibes
🎭 Part 2: Performances!
We were completely blown away by the incredible shows at our Byrchall Christmas Festival. The talent from both students and staff was truly impressive, and the energy on stage was amazing throughout. A special thank you to Milltown Sound for joining us as guest performers — we loved every minute!
#festivevibes #Christmas #community
🎄 What an amazing evening we had at the Byrchall Christmas Festival! A huge thank you to everyone who attended and to the students, staff and community members who helped make it such a success. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
Here’s part one of the photos — Christmas Market stalls! Apologies in advance for the post overload today… There are just too many happy moments not to share! ✨
#festivevibes #Christmas #community
🎄 Christmas Countdown: 3 School Days to Go! 🎄
Today, we’re throwing it back to October and our annual musical — this year’s show was Shrek the Musical! From the swamp to the stage, students brought incredible performances, singing, dancing, and so much heart.
It was a true whole-school effort, with every student and staff member, both on stage and behind the scenes, making it a magical celebration of creativity and community spirit at Byrchall. ✨
#community #countdown #Christmas
🕯️🎄 This morning, we had a Carol Service at St Thomas’ Church.
Through prayers, readings and singing carols together, it was wonderful to see our school community come together in such a warm and reflective way.
#Christmas #carolservice
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.
