We are delighted Ofsted recognised the positive, caring ethos based on a set of standards we call ‘The Hawkley Way’ underpin all that we do here together for all students to succeed
Mr McKendrick welcomed back all the Hawkley students for the new term. It has been an action packed return filled with Year 11 parents' evening, college interviews and our school name reaching Antarctica. Read all about it on our website in Mr McKendrick's newsletter.
Our Y10 GCSE Art students have demonstrated excellent artistic ability in their recent project. Drawing inspiration from Ian Murphy’s architectural fine art, students produced highly accomplished, textured pieces that showcase both technical skill and creative maturity.
📣 Year 11 Parents’ Evening
📍Location: Sports Hall, Hawkley Hall High School
⏰Start Time: 4pm
This is a great opportunity to discuss progress, celebrate achievements, and make sure every student is fully supported as they head toward their GCSEs.
Christmas Appeal
This festive season, we're putting together hampers to support families in need — and we need your help! If you're able to donate, please consider contributing any of the following items:
🍫 Chocolate treats
☕ Tea bags
🎁 Small toys or stocking fillers
🎄✨ CHRISTMAS BINGO FUNDRAISER! ✨🎄
Join us for a fun-filled festive evening of Christmas Bingo at Hawkley Hall High School! Expect great prizes, holiday treats, and loads of laughter
📅 Date: 16th December 2025
⏰ Time: 5.45pm
📍 Location: Sports Hall
🎶✨ Hawkley Hall High School Christmas Concert 2025 ✨🎶
Get ready to celebrate the season with music and holiday cheer!
Expect an excellent concert full of unique performances and a sprinkle of Christmas magic from our talented students.
Rising Star 🌟
Having been at Wigan Athletic since the age of 8, Freddie has progressed well and now represents the U12s. A recent change in position has seen him playing as a striker. Freddie demonstrates all the attributes needed to be successful.
We are very excited to welcome our students along with their respective parents / carers to our work experience information evening this Thursday. We look forward to seeing you there
#workexperience#informationevening#welcomestudents
Christmas Rewards 🎅
As we enter December, Santa is preparing for festive gift-giving. Santa will provide special awards to our students who:
🎁Achieve 100% attendance
🎁Maintain a positive behaviour ratio on Arbor
🎁Demonstrate the Hawkley Way
You have to be in it to win it
Our Year 7 and Year 8 pupils recently took part in the Utilita Girl's Football Tournament organised by Wigan Athletic Community Trust. Our girls enjoyed a great day and finished 1st in the group stages, allowing them to make it through to the quarterfinals. Well done girls!
Tomorrow we get to welcome back our 2025 leavers to celebrate their successes. It's going to be a great evening.
The entire Hawkley community is looking forward to welcoming you back
#welcomeback#celebratesuccess#communities
Time to celebrate 📜
We cannot wait to welcome back our previous year 11 students, present them with their GCSE certificates and hear all about the amazing journeys they are now pursuing.
📅Thursday 20th November 2025
🕕 5.30pm arrival for a 6pm start
📍Small Sports Hall
At Hawkley Hall High School, student care is our priority. We work with local agencies to support not just our students, but also parents and carers in our community. Looking for help or guidance?
Find support through Wigan Council’s town directory: https://t.co/7t3bCM4iix
Armistice Day
As part of a special outdoor memorial installation, our KS3 students are creating their own ceramic poppies to honour those who have served and protected our country.
Each poppy will be made in memory of someone special
#RemembranceDay#WeWillRememberThem
💫 Student Spotlight 💫
How exciting...
Last year, we had the privilege of welcoming outstanding music artist @joelfoster_music through @theprimeagency to our school to perform and share his incredible life story. Fast forward 5 months, Jacob is the supporting act
📣 Mr McKendrick announced it!
Mr McKendrick was proud to reward students for their excellent effort with attendance
As the first half term came to a close, read all about the final two weeks on our website and what's to come as we return in the Headteacher's Newsletter.
Geography All Stars ⭐
Today Mr McKendrick awarded 10 students their 'geographer of the half term badges'. The geography team have selected these students for their consistent hard work and excellence in geography. Well done everyone.
#geography#hardwork#award
Primary Prize Winner ⭐
Yesterday, Mr McKendrick visited St Paul’s C of E Primary School. Mr McKendrick delivered an assembly to all Y5 and Y6 pupils, talking about our Hawkley community, setting a challenge to
- Do the simple things
- Do them well
- Do them everyday