Bolton School Primary Division Junior Boys’ School
Thursday 20th October
Bolton XC Fixture, Moss Bank Park, collect from venue at 5pm LAMDA, 4-5pm Jujitsu, 4 .5.30pm Cubs, 6.30 7.45pm
Friday 21st October
House Cross Country Cake & Pre-Loved Uniform Sale, 3.15pm Water Polo, 4-5pm
After School Hockey, 4pm, collection from Leverhulme Pavilion, 5pm Fencing, 4-5pm COLLECTION FROM BEECH HOUSE
From Mr. King
What an amazing first half term! In all my years of teaching, I have never experienced such a busy, thriving environment. The range of opportunities which have been available to the boys are a testament to the hard work our team of staff puts in each and every day. I would like to thank all of our staff for their endeavours over a very busy seven weeks.
For some of our Year 6 boys and a few Year 5 boys, the term has not quite ended, as we head to York for three days and two nights next week. The boys will be treated to a range of experiences and activities including trips to York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre, chocolate factories, Forbidden Corner and more. On 18th November, there will be a breakfast and presentation for the parents of boys who attended this trip so drop it in your calendar now!
The term is not quite over yet. On Friday afternoon, we will be heading to the Levels at Senior School for our annual House Cross Country fixture. We expect to see the boys show great determination, perseverance and, above all, great kindness and sportsmanship. The races will take place at 2.00pm for Years 3 and 4 and then at 2.30 pm for Years 5 and 6. Parents are welcome to spectate. When the races have finished, boys and staff will head back to Park Road to change and assemble in the Hall for the presentation of the House cups.
Parents are then invited back to Park Road, where our PA will be serving tea, coffee and homemade cakes in the Dining Room and there will also be the chance to snap up bargains at our (pre-loved) uniform sale. Parental access to school will be via West Street, the playground and the entrance adjacent to the Dining Room.
Please note that we currently have spare capacity on most of our coach routes. If your son does not currently travel to school on the coach, but you are considering this as an option, please contact the Finance Office directly for further information.
To round off the final newsletter of the half term, I would like to thank the staff, parents and children for welcoming me to the school. It has been a busy seven weeks but everybody has shown kindness and support and it has been a lot of fun! I wish everyone a lovely holiday and safe travels to those travelling near and far.
SK
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 8.15 am 4.15 pm 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
SCHOOL EVENTS THIS TERM Y6 CONCERT, WEDNESDAY 16th NOVEMBER CAROL SERVICE WEDNESDAY 7th DECEMBER
Autumn Term, 2022 WEEK A Wednesday 19th October
Monday 7th November
RETURN TO SCHOOL AFTER HALF TERM
Primary Maths Challenge Week
Judo, 4-5pm STEM Club, 4-5pm
Tuesday 8th November
Flu vaccinations, 1pm Chess, 4-5pm Swimming Fixture vs Hesketh House, 4-5pm
Wednesday 9th November
English Masterclass, Greenbank (RIL & 3 boys) (all day)
3x3 Basketball Fixture, St. Joseph’s HS, 4pm Development Swimming, 4-5pm (by invitation)
Ski lessons for ski trip boys, Chill Factore (collection at 6.30pm from CF or 7pm from PR) Cubs, 6.30 7.45pm
October Geography Mission
This month, we welcome back the Great Big Geography Bake Off!
Calling all young bakers!
Get yourselves into the kitchen and create a delicious, geographically themed cake.
Design, bake, photograph, upload to Showbie Whole School and then…….EAT!
Or, if you time it right, you could always bring it along to the homemade cake sale after the House Cross Country tomorrow. KEW
Calling all bakers !
Boys, parents (and even staff !): you are all invited to don your aprons and get baking for the cake sale which will take place after the House Cross Country fixture on tomorrow afternoon Friday 21st October.
Please bring all your goodies to Mrs Iddon in the School Office after school today or tomorrow morning Friday 21st October perhaps Sergeant’s celebrity-endorsed famous cheesecake will make a reappearance for the occasion!
Charity Awareness
Thank you to George James in Year 6 who gave a really interesting and thought-provoking presentation in Wednesday’s assembly about this charity. More details can be found linked here : https://www.pmsf.org.uk/shinegreen
George will be at the windmill in Lytham to show support for this small charity, which is close to the heart of his family, as a friend has PMSF, a very rare condition where a segment of chromosome 22 is missing. All are welcome to join George and his family on Saturday 22nd from 5pm in Lytham to show support and learn more about the charity and the people it helps.
Catch of the Day !
After 40 minutes, the keep nets were inspected for the catches and the total weights of the catches compared. Dawud and Ethan were declared the winners of the inaugural Park Road Fishing Match and were duly awarded a trophy to keep until the next match. All boys received a medal for taking part in the course, their Level 1 certificates and some boys, who had really impressed over the six weeks, were given special prizes of their own rods
journey.
Well done to all of the boys who have participated with great enthusiasm and obvious enjoyment and to Justin and his team from Off The Scale Outdoor Education, Lostock who provided excellent tuition for us all. NJG and KEW
Saturday 22nd October is PMSF Awareness Day and famous landmarks around the country are being lit green to promote awareness of Phelan McDermid Syndrome.
Angling Club concluded this week (for the time being until the evenings get lighter and warmer) with a fishing match between the boys. Each pair was allocated a ‘peg’ at random and they collected the equipment they needed – rods, nets, boxes, bait, disgorgers etc – and the fishing commenced.
to keep and, hopefully, continue their fishing
Recycled Art Project
We have an exciting new project planned, to spice up the interior design of the Dining Room and get the boys at Park Road recycling more plastic.
We are hoping to recreate the Bolton School crest out of recycled bottle tops, to sit above the hot plates in the dinning room. Please could you collect as many bottle tops as possible, wash them and bring them in to school when you have a bag full. These can be any size or colour, and any that aren’t used will be sent away to be recycled after we have finished the project. When you are ready to send a batch of bottle tops in, please ask your son to give them to Mr Winstanley.
Eco Committee News
Last Friday, all of the Eco Committees from across the Foundation were invited to present an overview of their respective and collective work during the last year to the full Governing Body: work which culminated in three of the schools, including Park Road, being awarded a prestigious Eco Schools’ Green Flag.
Mrs Lowe and I took some of the boys over to the Riley Centre at lunchtime so that they could discuss what they had been up to with the various governors. The boys ably manned our display boards, chatting confidently and enthusiastically about the different projects and events, from bees to garden centre trips and planting potatoes, to picking up litter.
Ross and Aaron also ‘starred’ as they presented our PowerPoint slides showing great knowledge of the eco topics and a very mature and engaging presentational style! Well done to all of the boys involved who certainly did us proud and made a big impression on the governors. KEW
Following on from our Hello Yellow assembly last week, and in collaboration with our Eco work, all boys in school have been planting daffodils on the field banking just inside the railings parallel with Chorley New Road.
We hope that this will enhance our kerb appeal next spring, and for years to come, as well as providing insects with a colourful and inviting habitat.
Our plan is that every new boy joining school will be invited to plant a daffodil bulb in the autumn to add to this floral display over time. KEW
Mrs Lowe and the Gardening Group have been considering safety in our Quiet Area this week. Teaching the boys how to use tools appropriately has been very much a forethought. We have specific rules to ensure the safety of all when using them. After use, the tools are wiped clean to keep them in good condition and are then stored safely.
This week, we unanimously decided to rake up the fallen leaves, so that any trip hazards could be exposed. The group considered how the huge pile of leaves would be a great home for small animals and insects. Next week, we shall use our magnifying glasses to see if we can find any new inhabitants. SL
More congratulations go to Jasper Daniels (4A), who recently competed in The Scottish Indoor Skiing Championships, winning 1st place U10 and 5th place overall.
Jasper put down two incredible times and came away with 1st place U10 and 3rd place overall in the competition.
Well done, Jasper you are doing so well !
Achievements
Amos Thompson (5A) had a good weekend last weekend, coming 22nd in the first Midlancs cross country of the
He then played some internal football matches with PNE. Well done, Amos !
We are delighted to be able to announce that, after a round of voting by their Housemates, the following boys have been elected House Captains:
Chadwick: Captain: Jake Dance, Vice-Captain: Benji Houghton
Crompton: Captain:, Harry Lowton, Vice-Captain: Ryan Chattopadhyay
Dobson: Captain: Dhruv Patel, Vice- Captain: Noah Adams
Lever: Captain: George Melling, Vice Captain: Joseph Stoddart
Well done to all the boys who have been elected and to all those who put themselves forward. Good luck in your roles this school year.
Theatre Trip to Manchester Demon Dentist
Last
The boys thoroughly enjoyed the play at the Manchester Opera House, seeing all of the characters in the story brought to life and it was a pleasure to hear the boys knowing what was going to come next, particularly from all of the tricks and cunning plans from Miss Root, the evil dentist.
It was a brilliant play, enjoyed by all and a perfect time of year for the play too with Halloween round the corner! MLB
Lunchtime Piano Concert
Yesterday, we were lucky to have two of our visiting piano teachers performing the first of our lunchtime concerts.
Ms Chambers and Mrs Colgan played a range of duets, which were written by Ms Chambers.
The boys thoroughly enjoyed the concert and a number of pianists from Hesketh House joined us too. HJO
GDPA Fireworks Sunday 6th November
Tickets have been launched for the GD PA 2022 annual fireworks which, this year, will take place on Sunday 6th November, from 4 to 7pm at Girls’ Division.
This year's theme is 'The Circus'.
Price freeze and limited tickets are available, priced £10 for adults and £6 for children , so do get booking now: https://ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-vvxvmnp or use the QRL opposite to book. There will be the usual entertainment, food and drinks stalls and raffles and games for all to enjoy. Book now to avoid disappointment !
School Uniform Shop—Opening Hours
OCTOBER HALF TERM: Closed from Monday 24th October to Saturday 29th October, inclusive.
Open from Monday 31st October with normal term opening hours (see above).
The Monkhouse Schoolwear on-site shop will be open for normal Term Opening Hours (see above) apart from during the holidays.
Friday evening, Year 5 and 6 AGT English pupils enjoyed a trip to the theatre to see David Walliam’s Demon Dentist, a popular book amongst lots of our boys in school.
Bolton Schools’ Cross Country League
Last week, Year 5 and Year 6 boys competed in the third week of the Bolton Schools’ Cross Country League.
In week one, we finished in seventh place, the second week, we finished in first place with a team score of 78!
We look forward to hearing the results of week three and the overall league very soon.
Well done to all boys for taking part. We had new PBs and positions improved from previous weeks, all showing a great effort earn a brilliant team score.
The positions of the boys pictured opposite were:
Ashton Morrissey: 4th
Amos Thompson: 16th
Mack Kelsall: 24th
Billy Brindle: 39th
Harlan Moore: 60th
Marcus Oper: 87th
Aash Govindu: 137th MLB
ADT Trip to CreateEducation
Some pupils in Year 6 had a fantastic start to the week as they visited CreateEducation and 3D GBIRE, industry and educational additive manufacturing specialists.
This was an exciting morning, as we explored different materials and processes, all within additive manufacture and the potential industries that these are used in. This included everything from automotive/aerospace engineering, medical uses (including micro printing stents and Invisalign dental trays) and the gaming industry.
Our boys got the chance to use state of the art 3D scanning technology, scanning and creating digital versions of themselves that could have either been printed or placed into virtual environments to be animated or developed. The boys had a blast comparing prints from different machines, processes and materials, exploring the benefits of each for their desired purpose. A truly amazing morning!
Thank you to CreateEducation for helping us organise this. AW
Hello Yellow !
From all of us at Park Road, we just wanted to say a huge thank you for supporting YoungMinds #HelloYellow day held on 11th October 2022 for World Mental Health Day.
By supporting #HelloYellow this World Mental Health Day, you have done a little thing to make a BIG difference to young people's mental health. We had an amazing day filled with joy and colour, raising an incredible £312 for YoungMinds. Don’t worry if you have not had chance to donate yet.
Our Just Giving page will remain open for the rest of October and you can add to our donations by scanning the QR code or following the link below.
https://www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/hello-yellow-boltonschool-junior-boys
Thank you ! RL
Bag2School Collection
We are doing another Bag2School collection after half term, on Monday 14th November, so if you are thinking of having a clear out, please fill the bag your son has been given today and bring it to school on the day. Leaflets listing all the items that are accepted will also be coming home tonight.
Winter Indoor Cricket
If your son is interested in keeping up his cricket skills during the Winter months, why not contact Astley Bridge Cricket Club in Bolton to sign him up for indoor sessions in November and December.
All the details can be found on the flyer opposite.
News from the Art Room
The boys are not the only ones who are learning new skills at Park Road !
Last week, ADT staff from across the Primary Division were joined by expert potter, Dave Partington, fresh from making plates for chef James Martin, to deliver a smashing workshop on kiln operation and primary clay projects. Dave gave us some excellent advice on how to use our kiln safely, before taking us through a quick “pinch pot portrait” workshop which was great fun. JM
Dragon Design Competition
Entries for this competition are flooding in and the quality so far has been excellent.
We have received lots of digital drawings, sketches and even a sculpture. Need some inspiration? Max in Year 6 has taken dragon designing to the third dimension with this amazing 3D printed dragon! What a fantastic model, Max
Submit your entry in before half term for a chance to win a dragon-related, Cressida Cowell prize !
Good luck ! JM
Exciting Half Term Opportunities
Calling all budding scientists : the Manchester Science Festival returns to the Museum of Science and Industry from Friday 21st to Sunday 30th October, with an unmissable programme featuring world premieres, inspiring experiences and entertaining events!
Discover what's in store here :
https://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/manchester-sciencefestival/2022-programme
DT Upcycling Project — call for old wooden skateboards
If you have any old, wooden skateboards at home (broken or otherwise !), please bring them to the School Office, to be passed on to Mr Winstanley, who will be undertaking an up-cycling project after half term.
More details to follow ! AW
Lost Property
Every half term we empty out the lost property crate, displaying the unclaimed and unnamed items on the small yard or in the Hall –giving parents and boys a chance to claim back items.
If you are coming in for refreshments after House Cross Country on Friday, please do see if any items belong to your son.
Any unclaimed items left at the end of the day on Friday will be recycled locally. CDH
Christmas Pudding Orders
It is coming up to that special time of the year again already !
If you would like to help raise funds for the GDPA, why not order a delicious luxury plum, sticky toffee or lemon pudding.
Please place your order on the link here. Order forms are downloadable on Parent Portal too.