Bolton School Primary Division Junior Boys’ School Wednesday 14th February
Spring Term, 2024 — WEEK B
From Mrs. Faulkner Thank you very much to the many parents who contributed to the ISI inspection process last week. Whilst it will be a while before we are able to share a final report with you, hearing from the inspection team that the boys are happy, feel safe and that the school is a caring community where they learn not only the academic skills they need, but also the skills required to make a positive difference to their community and the wider world, made me very proud indeed.
Thursday 15th February U10 Football vs King’s Macc (A) - KO 2.30pm, return 5.15pm Beginner Ski Course, 4pm (collection from Chill Factore 7.45pm or Park Road 8.15pm) LAMDA, 4-5pm, Jujitsu, 4—5.30pm Cubs, 6.30—7.45pm Friday 16th February PA Breakfast Club 8am Fencing, 4-5pm Water Polo, 4-5pm NO Hockey 4-5pm
Some of you may have seen from Twitter that I have recently been asked to contribute a short piece for the Independent School Parent magazine. I am aware that the Independent School Parent magazine is unlikely to be one of the glossy magazines adorning your coffee tables at home and so have copied that short article below. We all want the best for our children and are keen to provide them with every opportunity we can but before you know it, time after school is spent rushing between activities. There is no question that access to a range of activities can be beneficial and enjoyable, however when it is punctuated with stressful journeys across town and snatched meals, those benefits are quickly eroded. Agree what your child enjoys and is manageable, making sure that at least two nights a week are activity free to allow time and space to relax together as a family. Taking an interest in your child’s day is important. However, picking over every detail can create pressure: instead, ask what they enjoyed and listen without judgement or demand and allow them space to think it through for themselves. It’s rare as adults we want to pore over every detail of our day, so it should be no surprise that our children aren’t too keen either. Finally, clear and calm bedtime routines should always be a priority as it is during sleep that children’s brains and bodies are able to process the day and recover, setting them up in a positive mood for the new day ahead.
I am pleased to announce that Philip Britton, the Head of Foundation, has been elected as national Chair of HMC for 2025/6, and will begin a term of office as Chair Elect in September this year. This is, of course, a voluntary role in addition to his usual duties here at Bolton School. It is a good time for us to have better insight into the national debate and to have a greater role in helping to shape those discussions for independent education. Please note that due to the PA Breakfast Club tomorrow morning, from 8am (Friday 16th February), there will be NO Fitness Club. I wish you all a lovely half term when it arrives.
Contacting the School Office Park Road, BOLTON, BL1 4RD. t: (01204) 434735
e: parkroad@boltonschool.org.uk. www.boltonschool.org 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