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From Samantha Broad

What is your response?Lola Higgins, Fred Longworth High School

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Leigh Journal: Lola Higgins, Fred Longworth High SchoolLola Higgins, Fred Longworth High School

From Nadine Cotogno

What is your response?Kendall Hurrell first year of reception and stevie turner first year of high school, auntie and niece.

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Leigh Journal: Kendall Hurrell first year of reception and stevie turner first year of high school, auntie and niece.Kendall Hurrell first year of reception and stevie turner first year of high school, auntie and niece.
Leigh Journal: Kendall Hurrell first year of reception and stevie turner first year of high school, auntie and niece.Kendall Hurrell first year of reception and stevie turner first year of high school, auntie and niece.

From Micheal Brown

What is your response?Ellie and macie brown starting y8 and y4 at fredlongworth and tyldesley primary

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Leigh Journal: Ellie and macie brown starting y8 and y4 at fredlongworth and tyldesley primaryEllie and macie brown starting y8 and y4 at fredlongworth and tyldesley primary

From Amanda Morgan

What is your response?*Evie Morgan year 3 Parklee primary Atherton *Finley Morgan year 7 first day at Atherton community high school * Georgia Morgan year 9 Atherton community high school * Owen, Evie, Austin & Olivia... cousins Parklee primary (their nanny Robinson age 81 would love to see this of her 4 great grandchildren.

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Leigh Journal: *Evie Morgan year 3 Parklee primary Atherton *Finley Morgan year 7 first day at Atherton community high school* Georgia Morgan year 9 Atherton community high school * Owen, Evie, Austin & Olivia... cousins Parklee primary (their nanny Robinson age 81 would love to see this of her 4 great grandchildren.*Evie Morgan year 3 Parklee primary Atherton *Finley Morgan year 7 first day at Atherton community high school* Georgia Morgan year 9 Atherton community high school * Owen, Evie, Austin & Olivia... cousins Parklee primary (their nanny Robinson age 81 would love to see this of her 4 great grandchildren.
Leigh Journal: *Evie Morgan year 3 Parklee primary Atherton *Finley Morgan year 7 first day at Atherton community high school* Georgia Morgan year 9 Atherton community high school * Owen, Evie, Austin & Olivia... cousins Parklee primary (their nanny Robinson age 81 would love to see this of her 4 great grandchildren.*Evie Morgan year 3 Parklee primary Atherton *Finley Morgan year 7 first day at Atherton community high school* Georgia Morgan year 9 Atherton community high school * Owen, Evie, Austin & Olivia... cousins Parklee primary (their nanny Robinson age 81 would love to see this of her 4 great grandchildren.
Leigh Journal: *Evie Morgan year 3 Parklee primary Atherton *Finley Morgan year 7 first day at Atherton community high school* Georgia Morgan year 9 Atherton community high school * Owen, Evie, Austin & Olivia... cousins Parklee primary (their nanny Robinson age 81 would love to see this of her 4 great grandchildren.*Evie Morgan year 3 Parklee primary Atherton *Finley Morgan year 7 first day at Atherton community high school* Georgia Morgan year 9 Atherton community high school * Owen, Evie, Austin & Olivia... cousins Parklee primary (their nanny Robinson age 81 would love to see this of her 4 great grandchildren.
Leigh Journal: *Evie Morgan year 3 Parklee primary Atherton *Finley Morgan year 7 first day at Atherton community high school* Georgia Morgan year 9 Atherton community high school * Owen, Evie, Austin & Olivia... cousins Parklee primary (their nanny Robinson age 81 would love to see this of her 4 great grandchildren.*Evie Morgan year 3 Parklee primary Atherton *Finley Morgan year 7 first day at Atherton community high school* Georgia Morgan year 9 Atherton community high school * Owen, Evie, Austin & Olivia... cousins Parklee primary (their nanny Robinson age 81 would love to see this of her 4 great grandchildren.

From Rianne Smith

What is your response?Rosie’s first day in Reception at St Michael’s Primary School, Atherton.

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Leigh Journal: Rosie’s first day in Reception at St Michael’s Primary School, Atherton.Rosie’s first day in Reception at St Michael’s Primary School, Atherton.
Leigh Journal: Rosie’s first day in Reception at St Michael’s Primary School, Atherton.Rosie’s first day in Reception at St Michael’s Primary School, Atherton.
Leigh Journal: Rosie’s first day in Reception at St Michael’s Primary School, Atherton.Rosie’s first day in Reception at St Michael’s Primary School, Atherton.
Leigh Journal: Rosie’s first day in Reception at St Michael’s Primary School, Atherton.Rosie’s first day in Reception at St Michael’s Primary School, Atherton.

From Geraldine Mccaffrey

What is your response?Isabella Hions (year 5) and Jessica Hions (year 3) Going back to school at gilded hollins Lowton. Jessica’s 8th birthday on the 4th September 😃

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Leigh Journal: Isabella Hions (year 5) and Jessica Hions (year 3) Going back to school at gilded hollins Lowton. Jessica’s 8th birthday on the 4th September 😃Isabella Hions (year 5) and Jessica Hions (year 3) Going back to school at gilded hollins Lowton. Jessica’s 8th birthday on the 4th September 😃
Leigh Journal: Isabella Hions (year 5) and Jessica Hions (year 3) Going back to school at gilded hollins Lowton. Jessica’s 8th birthday on the 4th September 😃Isabella Hions (year 5) and Jessica Hions (year 3) Going back to school at gilded hollins Lowton. Jessica’s 8th birthday on the 4th September 😃
Leigh Journal: Isabella Hions (year 5) and Jessica Hions (year 3) Going back to school at gilded hollins Lowton. Jessica’s 8th birthday on the 4th September 😃Isabella Hions (year 5) and Jessica Hions (year 3) Going back to school at gilded hollins Lowton. Jessica’s 8th birthday on the 4th September 😃
Leigh Journal: Isabella Hions (year 5) and Jessica Hions (year 3) Going back to school at gilded hollins Lowton. Jessica’s 8th birthday on the 4th September 😃Isabella Hions (year 5) and Jessica Hions (year 3) Going back to school at gilded hollins Lowton. Jessica’s 8th birthday on the 4th September 😃

From Community contributor

What is your response?Libby-Kate Anderton Westleigh Methodist Primary School

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Leigh Journal: Libby-Kate Anderton Westleigh Methodist Primary SchoolLibby-Kate Anderton Westleigh Methodist Primary School

From Hayley Winstanley

What is your response?Theo Winstanley-Graham Year 2 Westleigh Methodist Primary School

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Leigh Journal: Theo Winstanley-Graham Year 2 Westleigh Methodist Primary SchoolTheo Winstanley-Graham Year 2 Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Leigh Journal: Theo Winstanley-Graham Year 2 Westleigh Methodist Primary SchoolTheo Winstanley-Graham Year 2 Westleigh Methodist Primary School

From Lesley Aldcroft

What is your response?Abi and Callum Aldcroft , year 9 and year 7 The westleigh School

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Leigh Journal: Abi and Callum Aldcroft , year 9 and year 7 The westleigh SchoolAbi and Callum Aldcroft , year 9 and year 7 The westleigh School

From Helen Lea

What is your response?Evelyn Woods, age 7, St Stephen's and Elsie Peake Lea, age 2, Little Dolphin Playgroup

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Leigh Journal: Evelyn Woods, age 7, St Stephen's andElsie Peake Lea, age 2, Little Dolphin PlaygroupEvelyn Woods, age 7, St Stephen's andElsie Peake Lea, age 2, Little Dolphin Playgroup

From Lisa-jane Knowles

What is your response?Ruby, Olivia-jane and phoebe knowles Y6,y5 and y2 Sacred heart at hindsford

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Leigh Journal: Ruby, Olivia-jane and phoebe knowlesY6,y5 and y2Sacred heart at hindsfordRuby, Olivia-jane and phoebe knowlesY6,y5 and y2Sacred heart at hindsford
Leigh Journal: Ruby, Olivia-jane and phoebe knowlesY6,y5 and y2Sacred heart at hindsfordRuby, Olivia-jane and phoebe knowlesY6,y5 and y2Sacred heart at hindsford
Leigh Journal: Ruby, Olivia-jane and phoebe knowlesY6,y5 and y2Sacred heart at hindsfordRuby, Olivia-jane and phoebe knowlesY6,y5 and y2Sacred heart at hindsford
Leigh Journal: Ruby, Olivia-jane and phoebe knowlesY6,y5 and y2Sacred heart at hindsfordRuby, Olivia-jane and phoebe knowlesY6,y5 and y2Sacred heart at hindsford

From Laura Andrusjak

What is your response?Olivia Blackburn ready to smash year 11 and her gcse's

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Leigh Journal: Olivia Blackburn ready to smash year 11 and her gcse'sOlivia Blackburn ready to smash year 11 and her gcse's

From Community contributor

What is your response?Georgia and Jacob Collier. Year 5 and 4. Atherton st George’s

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Leigh Journal: Georgia and Jacob Collier. Year 5 and 4. Atherton st George’sGeorgia and Jacob Collier. Year 5 and 4. Atherton st George’s

From Charlotte Fletcher

What is your response?Chester Fletcher’s first day in reception at St. John’s Hindley green

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Leigh Journal: Chester Fletcher’s first day in reception at St. John’s Hindley greenChester Fletcher’s first day in reception at St. John’s Hindley green

From Kelly Bramhall

What is your response?Joshua waterworth The Westleigh school with his neice Ellie having the obligatory 1st day back photo

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Leigh Journal: Joshua waterworth The Westleigh school with his neice Ellie having the obligatory 1st day back photoJoshua waterworth The Westleigh school with his neice Ellie having the obligatory 1st day back photo
Leigh Journal: Joshua waterworth The Westleigh school with his neice Ellie having the obligatory 1st day back photoJoshua waterworth The Westleigh school with his neice Ellie having the obligatory 1st day back photo

From Katie Heyes

What is your response?First day at school

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Leigh Journal: First day at schoolFirst day at school
Leigh Journal: First day at schoolFirst day at school

From Nicola Cummins

What is your response?Callum starting in year 6 after having months off school due to having a tumour removed from his spine and is now on chemotherapy, his younger brother Cameron starting in year 4.

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Leigh Journal: Callum starting in year 6 after having months off school due to having a tumour removed from his spine and is now on chemotherapy, his younger brother Cameron starting in year 4.Callum starting in year 6 after having months off school due to having a tumour removed from his spine and is now on chemotherapy, his younger brother Cameron starting in year 4.
Leigh Journal: Callum starting in year 6 after having months off school due to having a tumour removed from his spine and is now on chemotherapy, his younger brother Cameron starting in year 4.Callum starting in year 6 after having months off school due to having a tumour removed from his spine and is now on chemotherapy, his younger brother Cameron starting in year 4.

From Lisa Davies

What is your response?Willows first day at school, in Reception at Leigh St Mary's.

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Leigh Journal: Willows first day at school, in Reception at Leigh St Mary's.Willows first day at school, in Reception at Leigh St Mary's.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Keira and sapphire ready for year 9 and year 1 as you can see sapphire is raring to go haha

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Leigh Journal: Keira and sapphire ready for year 9 and  year 1 as you can see sapphire is raring to go hahaKeira and sapphire ready for year 9 and year 1 as you can see sapphire is raring to go haha

From Michaela Stringfellow

What is your response?Meadowbank primary school reception

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Leigh Journal: Meadowbank primary school receptionMeadowbank primary school reception

From Kayla Stringfellow

What is your response?Meadowbank primary y4

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Leigh Journal: Meadowbank primary y4Meadowbank primary y4

From Michaela Stringfellow

What is your response?Meadowbank primary y6

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Leigh Journal: Meadowbank primary y6Meadowbank primary y6

From Chelsea Latter

What is your response?Noah Brough starting reception at Bedford hall Methodist

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Leigh Journal: Noah Brough starting reception at Bedford hall MethodistNoah Brough starting reception at Bedford hall Methodist

From Lisa Smith

What is your response?Aj Wilde overly excited becoming a year 4 student at st ambrose astley, surprisingly happy with his first day (until the homework starts 🤓) I’ve no worries all the teachers are outstanding 🤗

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Leigh Journal: Aj Wilde overly excited becoming a year 4 student at st ambrose astley, surprisingly happy with his first day (until the homework starts 🤓) I’ve no worries all the teachers are outstanding 🤗Aj Wilde overly excited becoming a year 4 student at st ambrose astley, surprisingly happy with his first day (until the homework starts 🤓) I’ve no worries all the teachers are outstanding 🤗

From Danielle Selby

What is your response?Olivia & Ava Selby, Year 4 and Year 1, Atherton St George’s Primary School.

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Leigh Journal: Olivia & Ava Selby, Year 4 and Year 1, Atherton St George’s Primary School.Olivia & Ava Selby, Year 4 and Year 1, Atherton St George’s Primary School.

From bill swannick

What is your response?miah aimee swannick age 11 and harley Ashton swannick age 7 wanting show nana elaine and brother brandon their new uniforms

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Leigh Journal: miah aimee swannick age 11 and harley Ashton swannick age 7 wanting show nana elaine and brother brandon their new uniformsmiah aimee swannick age 11 and harley Ashton swannick age 7 wanting show nana elaine and brother brandon their new uniforms

From Nichola Mountford

What is your response?Cameron trying to be serious for his first day back at school photo. Parklea Primary School atherton

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Leigh Journal: Cameron trying to be serious for his first day back at school photo.Parklea Primary School athertonCameron trying to be serious for his first day back at school photo.Parklea Primary School atherton
Leigh Journal: Cameron trying to be serious for his first day back at school photo.Parklea Primary School athertonCameron trying to be serious for his first day back at school photo.Parklea Primary School atherton
Leigh Journal: Cameron trying to be serious for his first day back at school photo.Parklea Primary School athertonCameron trying to be serious for his first day back at school photo.Parklea Primary School atherton

From Dan Moss

What is your response?Ellie-may Moss, st Catherine of Siena Lowton

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Leigh Journal: Ellie-may Moss, st Catherine of Siena LowtonEllie-may Moss, st Catherine of Siena Lowton

From Danielle Jackson

What is your response?Evie Taylor Jackson Leigh St Johns

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Leigh Journal: Evie Taylor JacksonLeigh St JohnsEvie Taylor JacksonLeigh St Johns

From Community contributor

What is your response?Tommy and Rosie O'Connor Ready and raring for y5 and y1 Tyldesley primary school

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Leigh Journal: Tommy and Rosie O'ConnorReady and raring for y5 and y1Tyldesley primary schoolTommy and Rosie O'ConnorReady and raring for y5 and y1Tyldesley primary school

From Jeanette Gregson

What is your response?Ella , Katie and Jack . Katie’s first day of High school

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Leigh Journal: Ella , Katie and Jack . Katie’s first day of High schoolElla , Katie and Jack . Katie’s first day of High school

From Donna Calland

What is your response?Back to school

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Leigh Journal: Back to schoolBack to school

From Emma Jones

What is your response?Archie mcdwyer going into y2 sacred heart hindsford, he was over the moon to be starting back haha

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Leigh Journal: Archie mcdwyer going into y2 sacred heart hindsford, he was over the moon to be starting back hahaArchie mcdwyer going into y2 sacred heart hindsford, he was over the moon to be starting back haha

From Emma Jones

What is your response?Archie mcdwyer starting y2 at sacred heart tyldesley, he was over the moon to start back haha

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Leigh Journal: Archie mcdwyer starting y2 at sacred heart tyldesley, he was over the moon to start back hahaArchie mcdwyer starting y2 at sacred heart tyldesley, he was over the moon to start back haha

From Community contributor

What is your response?Bradley starting yr7 at golborne high school Caitlin starting yr3 at golborne st thomas

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Leigh Journal: Bradley starting yr7 at golborne high schoolCaitlin starting yr3 at golborne st thomasBradley starting yr7 at golborne high schoolCaitlin starting yr3 at golborne st thomas
Leigh Journal: Bradley starting yr7 at golborne high schoolCaitlin starting yr3 at golborne st thomasBradley starting yr7 at golborne high schoolCaitlin starting yr3 at golborne st thomas
Leigh Journal: Bradley starting yr7 at golborne high schoolCaitlin starting yr3 at golborne st thomasBradley starting yr7 at golborne high schoolCaitlin starting yr3 at golborne st thomas

From Tony Alldred

What is your response?Georgia Alldred, Leigh central school, starting year 3

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Leigh Journal: Georgia Alldred, Leigh central school, starting year 3Georgia Alldred, Leigh central school, starting year 3

From Victoria Wrigley

What is your response?Ava Doreen Tereszczuk Sacred Heart Rc Primary School Hindsford - First day of reception class.

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Leigh Journal: Ava Doreen TereszczukSacred Heart Rc Primary School Hindsford  - First day of reception class.Ava Doreen TereszczukSacred Heart Rc Primary School Hindsford - First day of reception class.

From Andy Martin

What is your response?Isaac Martin Twelve Apostles Leigh

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Leigh Journal: Isaac Martin Twelve Apostles LeighIsaac Martin Twelve Apostles Leigh