Staff Leavers

Fond Farewells...

Mrs Julia Reina

Music Teacher

This summer we say goodbye to Mrs Reina, who has has taught at Bolton School since September 2011. This was her first post as a qualified teacher. What are you doing next? I also teach at a small independent Christian school in Liverpool, where I live, so I will be devoting more time to that school, teaching piano, guitar, and GCSE Music. What has been the highlight of teaching at Bolton School? There are so many amazing events and activities going on in this school, especially in Music, so I have to mention the concerts. Bridgewater Hall of course stands out in the memory, but one of my favourites was conducting the Year 7 Concert when we did songs from The Lion King! What will you miss about BSGD? Above all, it is the people. I have taught hundreds of great students, worked with talented young musicians, and I have had fantastic colleagues to work with, especially in Team Music! Oh, and I will definitely miss school lunches when I have to make my own each morning... Do you have any advice for pupils? Just simply to make the most of all the opportunities on offer at Bolton School. I have never known a place with so many clubs, trips and events to be involved in! Try new things, find what you enjoy and give it your all. Don’t miss out because you feel unsure, or your friends are doing something else, or you’re hungry and just want to go to lunch... Are there any other memories you would like to share? I admit that I had no idea what Christmas Post was actually about for the first two or three years of being at Bolton School!

Mr Eric Morgan

Science Technician

Mr Morgan is retiring after working in the Science Department for the past 11 years. I have only been at Bolton School since 2006. I started part-time as a cover for technicians who were off sick. The Headmistress at the time, Gill Richards, asked me to take a full-time contract so I handed my notice in at Thornleigh Salesian College and started my permanent job here in January 2007. As the KS3 technician I could indulge my childish thoughts and I have really enjoyed welcoming year 5 and 6 pupils for Primary Liaison sessions in the Science department. Hopefully I have made an impression on some of them to want to do science at Bolton School. I brought many skills from my previous career as a Telephone Engineer and when I retire I will miss using them. I have been able to perform miracles in my other role as A/V technician for several departments and I have gained a lot of satisfaction. My future will be taken up with looking after my disabled wife and enjoying the freedom of not working. I will be able to spend a bit more time bell ringing and researching my local church, dating back to before Henry VIII. What I will really miss is the team of technicians, other support staff and many of the teachers I have come into contact with over the past 11 years.