Bolton School Primary Division Junior Boys’ School
Spring Term, 2024 WEEK B
From Mrs. Faulkner
Wednesday 1st May
AJIS Cross Country, Rossall School, all day
Squad Development Swimming, 4pm Cubs, 6.30 7.45pm
Thursday 2nd May
LAMDA, 4pm Jujitsu, 4pm
Y5 /Y6 Football Tournament, Seniors, 4pm Cubs, 6.30 7.45pm
Friday 3rd May
U10 Cricket vs MGS, 1.45pm (H)
Y6 return from Patterdale, 3.55pm Fencing, 4-5pm (collection BH) NO WATER POLO Hockey 4-5pm
Wednesday 1st May
From the photos on Twitter, it looks as if the Year 6 boys are having an amazing time up at Patterdale Hall. They seem to be getting stuck into all of their various activities and reports from staff are that they are working well as a team and supporting one another through each and every challenge, whether that is the physicality of the activities or just getting themselves organised for the day ahead. Next week, it will be the turn of Year 3 who I know are all very excited about the trip.
Thank you very much indeed to Akela (aka Mrs Hough) and her fantastic team of volunteers who provided our Cubs with an amazing Camp this weekend. This was their first camp at the seaside and what a great time they had. The sandcastles which were built were quite something to behold.
Hulton Lecture next Tuesday, 7th May, we will be holding the now annual Hulton Lecture. This fascinating event is compulsory for all Year 6 pupils but all parents are welcome to attend and bring along their younger children if they wish. The event begins at 5pm in the Boys’ Division Great Hall and will last for approximately one hour, with refreshments available in the Leverhulme Suite afterwards. This year’s lecture is being given by old girl Alisha Whitehead. After leaving School in 2011, Alisha gained her first degree in Psychology and went on to complete a Masters of Science in Clinical Neurology at The University of Sheffield. She went on to work in the NHS delivering clinical trials to patients affected by neurological diseases, this saw her progress into research trial management. Alisha’s current role allowed her to become the centre manager for a new brain research centre spanning Greater Manchester. The centre looks to rapidly facilitate bench to bedside clinical trials and to have a direct impact on patient care and patient pathways, for those living with neurological disorders.
WhatsApp and Social Media School has recently been made aware of the existence of WhatsApp groups of which some pupils are members. Unfortunately, some of these have been used inappropriately and have contained content causing grave concern. As you know, pupils do not have access to their phones whilst in school and this is not something that would be monitored by school staff. Outside of school hours, it is parents’ responsibility to safeguard their children. However, this presents an opportunity to remind parents that school would strongly advise against pupils using platforms that are unsuitable for their age. This helps to protect them from the possibility of becoming a victim of abuse and prevents them from having underage access to a platform which can lead to inappropriate use. We encourage parents to regularly monitor and check any device that their child has access to, in order to safeguard their children appropriately.
For clarity, there are some details on the WhatsApp terms of use below:
You must be at least 13 years old (or such greater age required). Please refer to our Terms of Service for more information.
Note: Creating an account with false information is a violation of our Terms. Registering an account on behalf of someone who is underage is also a violation of our Terms.
The link below contains information on how to add security to a Whatsapp account: https://faq.whatsapp.com/398332185856138?helpref=faq_content
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The School Office is open from 8.15am 4.15pm during term time.
Please direct all enquiries to parkroad@boltonschool.org and always include your son’s first name and surname, as well as his form 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
Contacting the School Office
Tuesday 7th May
Chess, 4pm
Pickleball, 4pm
Hulton Lecture, 5pm
Wednesday 8th May
Y5 Polar Explorer talk, 1.30pm Squad Development
Swimming, 4pm Cubs, 6.30 7.45pm
Thursday 9th May
Y3 to Patterdale LAMDA, 4pm
Jujitsu, 4pm Cubs, 6.30 7.45pm
Friday 10th May
AJIS Tennis, Chester (all day)
Triangular Athletics, 1.45pm (H) Fencing, 4-5pm (collection from BH) Water polo, 4-5pm Hockey 4-5pm
Y3 return from Patterdale, 6pm
News from the Park Road PA
We are looking for volunteers to sell and bake cakes and snacks for sale at the Year 6 production of Aladdin on Weds 26th, Thurs 27th and Fri 28th June. Please contact us if you are able to help on any of these occasions.
WhatsApp if you would like to join the PA WhatsApp Group to keep up to date with all things PA, please click on the following link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BRtBl8QwJpS9OxpBm3MHDj. If you would like to be added to the PA mailing list, please get in touch: parkroadpa@gmail.com. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter/X: @BSPDJnrBoysPA
Sports News Round Up
Congratulations to the eight boys who took part in the first Year 4 Everton Youth Academy Festival at Finch Farm.
The boys played some of their best football, narrowly missing out on topping the group.
An excellent morning of football at one of the best training facilities in the country.
Well done, boys! TWRG
Congratulations to both the Park Road boys and to the Hesketh House girls who have taken part in the Y3 and 4 and the Y5 and 6 hockey festivals at the Leverhulme Pavilion.
All year groups played in a number of competitive matches with a focus on enjoyment and learning new skills. Well done! TWRG
Huge congratulations go to Yahya in Year 3, pictured here signing an Under 9’s academy football contract with Preston North End. He is now on the performance pathway of professional football which presents some very exciting and challenging years ahead!
Yahya’s journey in academy football started at the age of 5, when he was scouted by Manchester City. Shortly after this, he was also scouted by Manchester United where he spent almost two years training with the Club. Yahya went on to also train with Bolton Wanderers & Blackburn Rovers for a period of time. Despite other offers, Yahya decided to commit to Preston North End where we hope he will develop his football career.
Achievements
Congratulations to Year 6 boys, Ali Hasan and Alex Stivaros, who each received Merit in the Music Teachers Board Grade 3 Piano exams recently. Well done !
Kidzone & BSS May Half Term Schedule
Looking forward to May half term, Kidzone will be offering its usual Holiday Club, the programme for which can be found linked here. The link to BSS’s May Sports Camp can be found here.
As ever, please do book early to avoid disappointment.
May Geography Mission—Eurovision !
The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is being held in May, in Malmö, Sweden. Create a fact-file for the country of Sweden to persuade people to come and visit!
You could include information about the Eurovision song contest, the capital city of Stockholm, famous landmarks to visit, famous food and drink you can try, famous Swedish activities including biking, canoeing, fishing and hunting, famous Swedish traditions, 3 fun facts about Sweden.
Email lgillibrand@boltonschool.org.uk with your submission by 4pm on Friday 31st May.
PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS!
WHO CAN CREATE THE MOST GEOGRAPHICAL AND CREATIVE SWEDISH FACT-FILE?
Cub Camp 2024
Healthy Drinks and Snacks
Please ensure that all snacks sent into school with boys for break times should be considered healthy. Biscuits and crisps will be removed from pupils and returned to them at home time. Please note, as we are a nut free school. Items contain nuts cannot be opened in the building.
Water Bottles
All boys should have a reusable water bottle in school. This should be transparent and contain water only. Air up bottles are not permitted as mentioned in previous years and boys will be asked to take these home and swap them for a clear bottle
School Uniform Shop—Opening Hours
Please note that the last trading day for the school uniform shop will be Saturday May 25th , it will then be closed from Monday May 27th and will reopen on Monday June 3rd The shop will also close on Friday July 6th and will be closed from Monday July 8th until Monday July 22nd
Year 6 Summer Production : Aladdin
The Year 6 musical production at the end of this year will be Aladdin! This will take place in the Girls' Division Theatre at 7pm on the 26th, 27th and 28th June.
Information about how to purchase tickets will be emailed to you all soon.
Due to the busy term ahead, including the Year 6 week in Patterdale, there are a number of rehearsal dates planned at the theatre.
We would therefore request that when making any appointments next term, that every effort is made to avoid the following dates and times below where possible.
Please note the provisional theatre rehearsal dates below:
Wednesday 22nd May 9-12, Thursday 23rd May 9-12
Wednesday 5th June 9-12, Thursday 6th June 9-12, Wednesday 19th June 9-12, Thursday 20th June 9-12 (dress rehearsal), Friday 21st June 9-12 (tech rehearsal), Monday 24th June 9-12 (dress rehearsal), Tuesday 25th June 1.30-4, Wednesday 26th June 912 & 1.30-4
Performance dates - Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th and Friday 28th June 7pm
Thank you from the Year 6 Teachers !
Summer Festival 2024—Sunday 23rd June
Tickets for the Bolton School Summer Festival on Sunday 23rd June can now be purchased here https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DGOA
Early bird discounts are only available until Friday 10th May so don't miss out!
Four hours of fun and activities for the whole family. The price includes bouncing for all ages on numerous inflatables, craft activities, art competitions, musical entertainment, various sporting activities, and lots of other things to see and do.
Vendors will be on site selling food and other items.
Buy your tickets now to support School and have a great day socialising with other Bolton School families.
Bolton—Town of Children
Come down on Saturday May 4th for the opening of a new creative hub and a celebration of the Town of Children creative programme down at Crompton Place, in Bolton from 2-5pm.
There will be lots going on, including action painting, a panel discussion and the unveiling of a huge new mural!
Mr Minta will be there running a project called “Dreamsong of Bolton” where you will be invited to contribute to a giant wall poem.
All the details of the event can be found at www.townofchildren.com
Mrs Iddon’s Charity Hike Three Peaks of Saddleworth Challenge
For the third consecutive year, Mrs Iddon, from the School Office, will be donning her hiking boots and stocking up on Kendal Mint Cake once more, to conquer the Three Peaks of Saddleworth, on Saturday 4th May, to support the funding of ABCD Retreats (After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Retreats).
Please donate, if you are able to do so, to her fundraising page and help Mrs Iddon reach her target :
https://gofund.me/bbef9ba3
Many thanks in advance for your generosity and good luck, Mrs Iddon!
