Bolton School Primary Division Junior Boys’ School
Summer Term, 2024 - WEEK B
Thursday 27th June
Trinity Music Exams
Sustainability Conference, BRFC, all day
LAMDA, 4 pm
Jujitsu, 4 pm
Sailing Club, 4-6pm Cubs 6.30-7.45 pm
Y6 Production, 7pm
Friday 28th June
Fencing 4-5 pm
NO Hockey
Water Polo, 4-5pm
Y6 Production, 7pm
Monday 1st July
Y6 Bikeability—Group 1
Year 4/5/6
Greater Manchester
Swimming Gala, Middleton Arena, pm
ABRSM Music Exams, pm
Judo, 4pm
Thursday 27th June
From Mrs. Faulkner
Earlier this week, we all very much enjoyed taking part in our Charity Walk. Despite the heat, the boys helped each other along to complete laps of the levels in aid of the Foundation’s Malawi school appeal. It was fantastic to see the junior boys and girls coming together to enjoy the afternoon, the boys even managed to show the girls some moves in our warm up dance! Having had the fun part of course, now comes the charitable element please do remember to help your son by ensuring the money pledged to the charity on his behalf makes its way into the fund via Parent Pay. We will share a final Park Road, Primary Division and Foundation total with you early in the Autumn Term.
The Bolton School Summer Festival was a huge success on Sunday, the sun shone and everyone seemed to have a great time. Friends of Bolton School have asked me to pass on their thanks to everyone who purchased tickets and to all the volunteers, the school staff and the Estates Team who enabled us to make this event happen and to those of you who donated so generously in so many other ways. Plans have already started for next year’s event.
Next week is, of course, our final week in school and there is lots still to fit in before we finish at 4pm on Friday 5th July. We will share exact details of the arrangements for the final day with you on Monday but, in the meantime, you may want to book a slot in your diary for the Sports Day event which will take place on Friday afternoon starting at 1:30pm on the bottom level at Senior School. This is always a great way to end the year and I know the boys do very much appreciate hearing the roars of parents cheering them on. I hope to see many of you there.
On Friday 28th June, the boys will be bringing their end of year reports home, these envelopes will also contain the boys’ end of year assessment results. Reports will be available on Parent Portal but, please note, that the assessment results will not. If your son’s report includes comments written by Mrs Hunt, please be aware that these have been written in conjunction with the teacher who had previously taught that subject, whether that was Mrs Winstanley, Miss Fletcher or Mrs Brisk, and so does reflect work and progress across the whole year. Park Road, BOLTON, BL1 4RD. t: (01204) 434735
Contacting the School Office
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.
For all coach / transport enquiries: Logistics Co-ordinator: Mr B. Gould, t: (01204) 434711, e: bdmgould@boltonschool.org.uk
Tuesday 2nd July
Y6 Bikeability—Group 1
Y5 Visit to Urban Outreach, am Pickleball, 4pm Chess, 4pm
Wednesday 3rd July
Y6 Bikeability Group 2
Thursday 4th July
Y6 Bikeability Group 2
Primary Engineer Award Ceremony, MMU, pm
Sailing Club, 4-6pm
Friday 5th July
Prizegiving morning
Sports Day, from 1.15pm, Senior Levels
SCHOOL FINISHES FOR THE SUMMER, 3.55pm
Music News Year 3 Concert
After school last Wednesday, we held Year 3’s Concert. For many boys, this was the first time they had performed in front of an audience and they did really well!
Boys played drums, piano, cello and our verse speaking finalists had the opportunity to perform to the parents too.
All the boys played two recorder pieces with their class and everyone joined together to perform three songs linked with History and Science. Many thanks to the individual music teachers who helped contribute towards such a lovely concert. HJO
Y6 Bikeability
When Year 6 boys take part in BikeAbility next week, they should come into school in school uniform, bringing with them suitable clothing and shoes for cycling. They will change prior to taking part in the course and will change back again into school uniform before leaving school each day.
Don't forget their bikes and cycling helmets too!
If your son is bringing his bike on the coach, please confirm to Mrs Iddon as we need to ensure the relevant coach drivers are aware. Thank you.
TES Awards London
Last Friday, Mr Minta joined colleagues from across the Foundation to attend the TES Awards in London, where Bolton School had been shortlisted for the Excellence in the Creative Arts award.
Receiving the nomination was a real recognition of all the creative work which takes place across all parts of the school.
Although we did not win on this occasion, the work continues to take place and colleagues are striving hard to provide amazing opportunities in Art, Drama, Music, as well as in the full range of subject areas while embedding creative thinking skills in our curriculum. JPM
June Geography Mission
Instructions: design a sustainable and futuristic city
Give your city a name and explain which country it could be found in e.g. a HIC/NEE/LIC
You need to label 10 aspects of your city which are sustainable
Consider buildings, transport (vehicle charging points), green spaces, water conservation, renewable energy sources, walkable and bikeable neighbourhoods and education on sustainability
How to submit your sustainable city: email lgillibrand@boltonschool.org.uk with your submission by Sunday 30th June at 4pm
PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS! WHO CAN CREATE THE MOST GEOGRAPHICAL AND CREATIVE CITY?
Year 3’s Trip to Bolton Museum
On Friday last week, Year 3 had the pleasure of visiting Bolton Museum to learn more about their current history topic, Ancient Egypt. They also had the exciting opportunity to visit the aquarium and the newly refurbished library!
The boys had a fantastic time and really wowed our tour guide with their knowledge.
We even got to see a few mummies (not just our parent helpers).
Thank you for all those involved with supporting us, it is really appreciated. ALH & TP
Bolton Hospice Bubble Rush
Bolton Hospice Bubble Rush is a fun run taking place in September, to fundraise for our local Hospice by challenging people to a 5k run through coloured bubble stations in Queen’s Park.
Thank you for supporting this charity, they really do appreciate working with us to help make a difference to the people of Bolton.
LAMDA Lessons
If your son is interested in after school drama lessons from September, please find linked here further details of the course and cost. Please return the completed form to Mrs Buchanan directly if your son would like a place. The final session for this term is Thursday 27th June.
Anyone for tennis ?
Please find linked here details of Margot Mather's Markland Hill Summer Activity Course which takes place from Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th August inclusive at the Tennis Club, at Markland Hill, in Heaton.
Please book directly with Margot if you would like your son to attend.
Achievements
Congratulations to Marcus in Year 6 who had a wonderful time last weekend with his football team, Ladybridge Lightning, winning the Bolton and Bury League Cup for U11s.
The competition final took place at Manchester City’s Etihad Training Ground and Marcus was awarded “Man of the Match”.
Well done, Marcus, what a fantastic achievement !
Congratulations also go to Svojas, in Year 4, who has passed his classic guitar Grade 2 examination with merit. Very well done, Svojas !
Sports News
Well done to the U10 cricketers, who travelled down the M6 for their final cricket fixture of this season at Newcastle-under-Lyme School this was also Mr Duxbury’s final fixture at Park Road. The boys played some fantastic cricket and emerged victorious, winning with an excellent number of runs. I am looking forward to next year’s cricket season when the boys are in Year 6.
Huge congratulations also go to the U11 Primary Division water polo team, who finished 3rd in the recent ESSA Cadet Water Polo Competition last week. The boys and girls played brilliantly and were delighted to do so well, especially as most of the players in the other schools were two years older ! Well done to all who took part.
TWRG
Arrangements for Friday 7th July
Please find linked here a reminder of the arrangements for Sports Day on the last afternoon of term, Friday 5th July, from 1.15pm
There is no parking on site for parents and you should access School via the Tudor Avenue entrance only.
We hope many of you will be able to join us for the final event of this school year !
May the best House win ! TWRG
After School Activities this week and next
Please note that the final water polo and fencing sessions of this year will take place on Friday 28th June. There will be no more after school hockey this term.
Please note that the final judo session will take place on Monday 1st July and the final pickleball and chess sessions will take place on Tuesday 2nd July. There will be no more angling sessions. There will be no Development Swimming on Wednesday 3rd July
Lost Property
At the end of every term, we empty out the lost property crate, displaying the unclaimed and unnamed items on the small yard or in the Hall, thus giving parents and boys a chance to claim back lost items.
Any unclaimed items left at the end of the day on Friday 5th July will be recycled locally. CDH
Summer Holiday Activities
Please find linked here the Summer schedules for Kidzone and BSS as ever, book early to avoid disappointment !
Kidzone will be running breakfast clubs starting at 7.15am from September 2024 (previously 7.30am start).
Session
Breakfast Club
After School Club (Part)
After School Club (Full)
Holiday Club Half Day
Holiday Club Full Day
Holiday Club Full Week
Price from September 2024
£7.50
£10.00
£15.00
£23.00
£35.00
£170
