In our history lessons, we've been exploring what schools looked like in the past. To uncover the unique history of our own Darwen St James, our pupils prepared a list of questions for a very special guest: Miss Sears, a teacher at our school and also a former pupil!

As someone who once walked these same hallways as a student, Miss Sears was the perfect person to bring our school's history to life. She shared personal memories, old photographs, and fascinating newspaper clippings. Thanks to the children's thoughtful questions and brilliant listening, it was a truly memorable and inspiring lesson.