We say goodbye to our Year 11's today but we would like to share with you all some fantastic memories of 5 years at Smithills School.

Today Smithills School celebrated World Book Day. We started the day with Breakfast Croissant in the Library for top borrowers across Years 7, 8 and 9. We also ran a Book Café for one lesson, with pupils trying a variety of genres.

Smithills School hosted 2 days of the Bolton primary school sports hall athletics championship. Once again our students were the sports leaders and did an amazing job, facilitating the event to ensure all 15 primary schools could compete at a high level in each track and field events. All the sports leaders have learnt loads and have really developed in their leadership skills and we look forward to hosting more events with the Bolton Schools games organisers. Enjoy all of the best bits of the 2 days here.

On 6th February at Smithills School, we managed to secure Paul McGovern OBE to come in to School and work with us on drug and knife crime prevention. Paul delivered the ‘Actions have consequences’ seminar to all year groups, as well as introducing the drugs dog 'Charlotte'. All the pupils responded well and was engaging in what Paul was delivering. Thank you again to Greater Manchester Police & Astley Bridge Police Station for coming into School.

We welcomed singer and mental health campaigner Livvy K to Smithills on Monday 27th January. Livvy K is a solo artist from the North West who has supported Rita Ora on some of her tour dates and is currently touring over 30 schools around the UK. Livvy K not only performed for our students, but also delivered a drug education, mental health and healthy lifestyles message. Years 8, 9 and 10 were lucky enough to watch Livvy K perform her single “Broken” which was written to bring awareness to mental health challenges. Having had her own issues with mental health, Livvy K’s new song has been recorded in an effort to bring more awareness around the subject.

We invite you to watch our options film for pupils in Year 8.

View our Key Stage 4 Options film for 2020. What Options will you choose?

Look at what we have all achieved so far this school year for the 'Smithills Challenge' and there's plenty more yet to come!