Bolton School Primary Division Junior Boys’ School Thursday 8th February
Spring Term, 2024 — WEEK A
From Mrs. Faulkner Firstly I'd like to say thank you to all parents who took the time to complete the parent survey as part of the ISI inspection which is currently taking place in school. As I write, we have almost completed the process and the boys and staff are enjoying the opportunity to share with our visitors the great work that goes on in school every day. Last night, our Year 6 boys sung their hearts out as they performed at the Young Voices concert at the AO Arena. This is always a wonderful occasion where the boys really are performing under the bright lights of the big stage, with the band behind them and, of course, throwing some interesting shapes too. Such events are important to us in school as they offer the boys the opportunity to take their music to a completely different level and feel a part of something fantastic - the staff always enjoy getting into the groove too. Thank you very much indeed to the parents and staff who make it possible for us to attend events like this, particularly this week with so many other things going on.
Thursday 8th February Beginner Ski Course, our U11 footballers played in the AJIS Cup Final. We regularly perform well in this 4pm (collection from Yesterday, competition against a number of strong NorthWest independent schools and I am delighted that we Chill Factore 6.30pm or have reached the final once again. Tomorrow, our U11 hockey team will also be competing in the AJIS tournament, fresh from their victory in the first round of the north-west In2Hockey tournament. Park Road 7pm) It has been lovely to see so many boys enjoying the opportunity to represent school in the last few weeks, whether that is at a 1st or 4th team level. the pride the boys take in being a part of a school LAMDA, 4-5pm, team is a real pleasure. Safer Internet Day has been celebrated globally this week. Our Digital Leaders visited Beech House Jujitsu, 4—5.30pm earlier this week to share their expertise with Year 2 children and tomorrow we will be focusing more Cubs, 6.30—7.45pm upon this with the whole school. The theme for this year is ‘Inspiring change? Making a difference, Friday 9th February AJIS U11 Boys Hockey Tournament, LP 11—2pm Fencing, 4-5pm Water Polo, 4-5pm NO Hockey 4-5pm Monday 12th February Sibling photos, 8am Judo, 4-5pm
managing influence, and navigating change online’. This is a great opportunity to focus on online safety with your child, whatever their age. There is a range of pages to help you start a conversation with your child, whatever that may be about and no matter how much time you have, more details can be found here :https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day2024/parents-and-carers
Next week, our Year 5 boys will be enjoying a Taster Morning at Senior School. You will have received further details about this directly from the Admissions Registrar at Boys' Division. The boys should come to school as normal that morning and we will escort them to their taster session and bring them back to Park Road in time for a slightly late lunch. Also next week, Mr Britton will be hosting a coffee afternoon on Wednesday 14th February from 2.30pm to 4.00pm in the Boys’ Division dining room. More details overleaf. Finally, looking even further ahead and in the hope of better weather, plans are already afoot for our Summer Festival. The Bolton School Summer Festival will take place on Sunday 23rd June. It will be an afternoon of activities for all ages, open to all Bolton School families as well as the wider community. More details to follow in due course. If you are interested in joining our foundation-wide team with the planning of this event then please get in touch by emailing bsbdpa@gmail.com. Alternatively, if you or your business would be interested in sponsoring an element of the Festival or donating prizes for our Grand Raffle, then please get in touch.
Contacting the School Office Park Road, BOLTON, BL1 4RD. t: (01204) 434735
e: parkroad@boltonschool.org.uk. www.boltonschool.org
Tuesday 13th February Y5 Taster Morning , BD Chess, 4-5pm Pickleball, 4-5pm
The School Office is open from 8.15am — 4.15pm during term time. Please note that any texts sent by the Office cannot be replied to. Please direct all enquiries to parkroad@boltonschool.org and always include your son’s first name and surname, as well as his form. Please note that ParkRoadOffice email is no longer monitored. If your son is going to be absent from School, whether he be off sick or attending dental, medical or any other appointment, please email parkroad@boltonschool.org so that the registers may be marked accordingly. Please use this email address for all day-to-day enquiries relating to school matters to ensure that your enquiry may be dealt with in a timely manner. For all coach/transport enquiries: Logistics Co-ordinator: Mr B. Gould, t: (01204) 434711, e: bdmgould@boltonschool.org.uk