Wigan Today - Education Feed

New grammar test in Sats

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:56:54 GMT

HUNDREDS of 11 year olds in Wigan will sit a new grammar, spelling and punctuation test this week - the new test is part of the national tests, known as Sats, taken by children in their final year of primary school.

Pounds and pennies

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:40:03 GMT

WIGAN’S MP is calling on borough schools to back an initiative teaching pupils about personal finance.

School volunteer is in the running for top honours

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:52:25 GMT

A WIGAN mum has been selected as one of seven national finalists in a prestigious school competition.

Pupils singing for the Latics

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:45:56 GMT

A CUP final song recorded by a group of musical school children is aiming to inspire Roberto Martinez’s men to Wembley triumph.

Pupils’ green break-time

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:20:00 GMT

PUPILS can now take a fresh-air break in the playground thanks to a ground-breaking green transport system.

Young carers’ help in the classroom

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:17:11 GMT

YOUNG Wigan carers are being given more support to be encouraged to stay in school instead of missing lessons for other duties.