Bolton School Primary Division Junior Boys’ School Thursday 25th January
Spring Term, 2024 — WEEK A
From Mrs. Faulkner It was fantastic to see so many parents attending this week’s parent workshop, focusing on reading. Reading is such an important aspect of the children’s learning, as it cuts across every subject and a wide diet can make such a difference to the boys’ understanding and vocabulary development.
Thursday 25th January AJIS Indoor Athletics, Robin Park, Wigan — all day Beginner Ski Course, 4pm (ski trip attendees only), (collection from Chill Factore 6.30pm/ PR 7pm) LAMDA, 4-5pm, Jujitsu, 4—5.30pm Cubs, 6.30—7.45pm Friday 26th January U11 Boys In2Hockey season 2023/24 Qualifying Tournament, LP (pm) U11 Football vs MGS (A), 12.45—return 4.15pm Fencing, 4-5pm NO WATER POLO
We are aware, of course, that some parents who would have liked to attend were unable to do so on this occasion, so the materials shared during that session will be forwarded to you all for future reference. Next week, we will be holding our annual Book Fair. What better time to support your son in choosing his next great reading adventure? You may have noticed that we are currently advertising for a teacher to join Park Road from April. This vacancy has arisen following Mrs Winstanley’s decision to move to a more flexible working pattern, which will include working with some universities on their initial teacher training programmes. During her time with us, Mrs Winstanley has been very much involved in the development of new and trainee teachers and so I am sure she will be very well suited to this and I am pleased that she will be able to share her considerable expertise and experience with the next generation of educators. Whilst we still have a great deal to continue to enjoy in this academic year, we also must look ahead to the new school year and I am pleased to confirm that I will be remaining in post as Head of Park Road, alongside my role as Head of Primary Division for a further year. I am very pleased that I will be continuing to work so closely with such a talented group of children and staff and, of course, such a supportive group of parents. We are delighted that so many of our boys are able to access a range of after school clubs, however we have noticed a slight increase in the late pick up from such activities. We understand entirely that last minute difficulties might arise but would request that if you are running late for pick up, either after the end of the normal school day or an after school club, please could you make contact with us via the School Office so that we can make the best plan for the circumstances. This is important because the staff covering these activities may need to make changes to their own plans and it also allows us to better support your son as the boys can become quite anxious at finding themselves waiting.
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