Students completed a day long workshop with Adam Corbally, runner up from the Apprentice. Adam has always been keen to fundraise, climbed Kilimanjaro, ran London marathon, walked on hot coals and raised money for 30 defibrillator’s for his home town Adams Enterprise Days are all about helping pupils reach for the stars.

What an wonderful learning experience pupils in years 8, 9 and 10 have had.  The Mercians have delivered powerful lessons on mental health, relationships, respect and tolerance.  The sessions were so engaging with music linked to this powerful message to teach pupils about the importance of communicating feelings, and finding an outlet for mental wellbeing.  The feedback from pupils has been fantastic.  Layla year 8 "it was educational, heartfelt and it raised awareness of mental health and that there is always someone to speak to".

The day was based around how to transport the Indium safely down the mine cliff face, the transportation of Indium to the processing unit and then the use of gliders to transport the Indium to Manchester Airport.

Come celebrate World Theatre Day 2025 by looking back at some of our past productions.

Our fantastic pupils prepared these questions for the MP for Bolton, Phil Brickell's visit on Friday 7th March.

Our fantastic pupils, Elliot and Noorani prepared these speeches for the MP for Bolton, Phil Brickell's visit on Friday 7th March.

Today, we had an important visit from Phil Brickell, the MP for Bolton West.

Staff at Smithills have taken the time to read a story to our Key Stage 4 cohort in celebration of World Book Day, 2025.