Outdoor Learning

Miss E Lindle Girls’ Division Outdoor Learning Tutor

CLIMBING CLUB

Climbing club has had a very busy year with students making the most of the school wall, local indoor facilities and, in the summer term, travelling across Lancashire visiting many of the local crags, for example Anglezarke, Troy Quarry and Denham Quarry. Over the last year, students have developed their footwork, balance, coordination and problem-solving skills. Each week students are trying new routes that test them both physically and mentally. I look forward even more climbing next year!

CLIMBING TEAM

For the first time ever, Bolton School Girls’ Division entered a full team into the Greater Manchester Schools Competition. Students had three CLIMBING TEAM Bing Yu Wang Catherine Xi Shreya Tol Natasha Houghton Roz Caller hours to climb 35 Sofia Riaz problems; points were Honor Weston given based on how Isabelle Gapemany attempts it Maleehah Patel took to reach the top. Aaminah Ahmed Unfortunately, this year we didn’t finish on the podium, however we look forward to participating again next year. Well done to all the students for their efforts and congratulations to Honor Weston who scored the highest in Girls’ Division. SAILING TEAM Roz Caller Lucia Baker Sarah Ali Cheryl Khoo Neve Houghton

SNOWSPORTS CLUB

During the winter months, fifteen students took to the slopes at the Chill Factore. Ten students signed up to the beginner sessions and meanwhile five were honing their skills on the main slope. At the end of the 10-week course, all students had mastered the basics of stopping and turning and were able to gracefully glide down the main slope. It was fantastic to watch everyone make such great progress.

TENACITY OF BOLTON

During May half term, eight intrepid explorers went venturing along the south coast of England onboard the Tenacity of Bolton. Here is Emily Fox’s personal account: In the half term holiday, a group of Year 8s travelled to Portsmouth to become crew of the Tenacity of Bolton. During our voyage we travelled to many places on the south coast of England, including the Isle of Wight. We learnt many new skills including how to steer the helm (wheel), put up the 4 sails, cook, clean and many different drills. My personal favourite part of the trip was the night sail back to Portsmouth: during this we learnt how to navigate ourselves in the dark by calculating bearings and learning the light sequences of different buoys. This trip was very fun and taught us a lot, I am very grateful that I got the opportunity to be there and would recommend it to anyone who is interested in sailing.

SAILING

This year sailing has become an integral part of school life in the Girls’ Division, with students having the opportunity to sail during PE lessons, at Patterdale Hall, after school and at the weekends. Students have loved the chance to try something new while developing important character attributes such as communication, collaboration and resilience.

SAILING TEAM

This year Bolton School purchased three new sailing boats for the members of the sailing team to race in regional events. Students who show a real enthusiasm and commitment to sailing during the club sessions were selected to represent the school. Students have been attending Saturday morning sessions in preparation for the British Youth Sailing Regional Junior Championships, held in June on Ullswater.

KAYAK CLUB

At Bolton School we are lucky enough to have our own fleet of kayaks and the girls have been taking advantage of that this year. Students have had the opportunity to build their confidence in the pool and develop their skills on flat water before journeying down the river Irwell. Well done to those who showed great resilience in the winter months! There will be more kayaking opportunities for students next year!