29-06-2025
High school leavers celebrate prom in style at Toughsheet Community Stadium
Students from Westhoughton High School let their hair down and enjoyed a great time together to celebrate their leavers' prom earlier this week.
As these photographs show it did not disappoint with lots of wonderful dresses and suits as the pupils had lots of fun turning up to the event at the Toughsheet Community Stadium in Horwich.
Students, teachers and parents gathered to celebrate the event. (Image: Westhoughton High School) Speaking to The Bolton News, headteacher Neil Coe said: 'This was a prom night that I will never forget.
"Our Year 11 never had the opportunity the celebrate leaving primary school as a result of Covid-19.
The sparkling event was held at Toughsheet Community Stadium. (Image: Westhoughton High School) 'They more than made up for it in Year 11!
"The entrances and outfits are always impressive, though I have never seen anyone arrive by cow before, nor has Batman ever attended one of our prom events.
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'Staff turned out in high numbers, around 80, to wish our outgoing learners the very best for the future. We are so proud of what they have achieved.
Students gathered to celebrate the spectacular evening. (Image: Westhoughton High School) 'They have had to really fight to catch up on the education that they lost during the pandemic, they are true warriors.
Students gathered to celebrate the spectacular evening. (Image: Westhoughton High School)
'It was wonderful to see our school community dancing the night away to celebrate the end of the learning journey with us of some truly incredible young adults.
"Go well Year 11, be happy, stay safe, be your best you.'
Among the attendees was 15-year-old Chloe Fitton, who decided to make a special entrance on the back of one of her family's cows, Oasis.
Chloe Fitton decided to attend the event in style - on the back of one of her family's cows, Oasis. (Image: Gary Dixon) Chloe's mum, Louise Fitton, said: "Our family has reared Oasis from being young.
"Chloe knew that she wanted to make an entrance for her prom this year.
"Her older brother went to prom on a tractor, so she knew it had to be something grand!
"We tried to tell her to do the tractor, or that she could ride her pony to the venue, but she had her heart set on Oasis."
