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Alumni
Alumni Events
Bristol Dinner
The Grand Hotel Friday 29th September 2017
Katie Lloyd (Class of 2012) and Sue Hincks
“First dinner and lovely to make contact with Old Boltonians
after 40 years!” Gill Bridge
Laura Henthorn (née Carless, 1970-1977), Carl Bridge, Gill Bridge (née Deller, Class of 1977), John Sharples (Class of 1974)
Christine Lewis (née Lumb, 1946-1949)
Oxford Dinner
St Anne’s College, University of Oxford Friday 24th November 2017
Meriel Lewis (1977-1980), Mark Buckley and Roger Smith (1972-1979)
Meriel Lewis
Alex Hopkinson (2002-2016), Lucy Nolan (1996-2010), Duncan Leary, Shannon Miller (1997-2011), Erik Johnston, David Griffiths (2001-2009) and Thomas Harrison 2006-2008)
Shannon Miller
Scotland Dinner
Pollock Halls, The University of Edinburgh Friday 4th May 2018
Olivia Davidson
Ruth Glover (1972-1979), Laura Henthorn (née Carless, 1970-1977) and Carol Haslam (née Bonser, 1959-1966)
Cambridge Dinner
Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge Friday 2nd February 2018
Francesca Adams (Class of 2017), Eleanor Harding (Class of 2015), Mrs Brace (Girls’ Division Staff), Keira Lucas (Class of 2017) and Fiona Hazlitt (Class of 2017)
“An excellent evening – so glad I was able to come and catch up with everyone!” Mrs Brace
Carol Haslam (née Bonser, 1959-1966 and Old Girls’ Liaison Officer), Jenny Clack (née Agnew, 1959-1966) and Robert Clack
Francesca Adams
“Another great Alumni dinner... looking forward to next year!’
Than Dar (2008-2015)
Olivia Davidson (2006-2013), Katherine Etchells (2006-2013), Rebecca Whyte (19902004) and Molly Dick (2003-2017)
Inspirational Alumni
Career Insights
A range of professionals discussed their work with Year 8 on their Careers Morning. The speakers included two Old Girls from the Class of 1983 who are now Bolton School parents themselves. Rachel Crompton talked about Civil Engineering, including how she first became interested in this line of work and the specific route needed to access this career. Amanda Valentine, who is also a Governor of the School, spoke about her career in Accountancy, framing her talk as a series of “life choices” which have impacted her direction.
Dealing with Stress and Depression
Old Girl Dr Lynne Daly (1965-1973) returned to Bolton School to talk to Year 11 in PSHEE, offering them advice and techniques for dealing with stress and depression. Dr Daly has a lifetime of experience from the NHS and working for the Ministry of Justice as a Consultant Adolescent Forensic Psychiatrist. Her lively and interactive session gradually unravelled the effects, causes and symptoms of anxiety and stress. She pointed out that a little stress can be a good thing for all of us, allowing us to perform better, but too much and it becomes a real problem. She offered various methods for dealing with stress and anxiety. The topic of depression was also discussed candidly and Dr Daly talked again about effects and symptoms and gave advice.
‘8’ Class Reunion
Members of the Classes of ‘08, ‘98, ‘88, ‘78, ‘68,’58 and ‘48 returned to Bolton School to enjoy a day reminiscing about their days as pupils and catching up with old friends and familiar faces.
Forthcoming Events...
Friday 9th Nov 2018 Old Girls’ Lunch & Armistice Memorial, Arts Centre, Bolton School Friday 16th Nov 2018 Oxford Dinner, St Hugh’s College Friday 1st Feb 2019 Cambridge Dinner, Christ’s College Friday 8th Feb 2019 Old Girls’ Lunch, Arts Centre, Bolton School Friday 1st March 2019 London Dinner, Roux at Parliament Square Saturday 27th April 2019 9s Class Reunion, Bolton School Friday 3rd May 2019 Alumni Scottish Dinner, University of Edinburgh Friday 7th June 2019 Old Girls’ Lunch & AGM, Arts Centre, Bolton School Friday 14th June 2019 Cumbria Lunch, Lindeth Howe Hotel
