Bolton School Primary Division Junior Boys’ School
Summer Term, 2024 - WEEK B
From Mrs. Faulkner
Wednesday 5th June
U11 Water Polo Tournament, St. Ambrose, 12 midday (return 4.30pm) Swim Development, 4-5pm Cubs 6.30-7.45 pm
Thursday 6th June
Y6 Production Rehearsals, 9-12 & 1.30-3.55pm LAMDA, 4 pm
Jujitsu, 4 pm Sailing Club, 4-6pm Cubs 6.30-7.45 pm
Friday 7th June TEAM & GROUP PHOTOS Fencing 4-5 pm Hockey 4-5pm NO WATER POLO TRAINING
Wednesday 5th June
I do hope that you have all had a most enjoyable half term break and it has been lovely to see the boys back in school, clearly refreshed following a change of pace.
As we return, this half term is a very short one, with only five weeks in total to squeeze everything in. As such, it is more important than ever to keep track of what is going on via the diary reminders in the newsletter and also on Parent Portal.
This Friday, 7th June, we will be having all of our group and team photos taken. Due to the extensive nature of the opportunities on offer at Park Road, this will involve a large number of boys throughout the day.
In order to ensure the day runs smoothly, we ask that all boys bring in their sports kit on Friday 7th June
In Years 5 and 6, most boys will have represented the school at some point this year, as well as a large number of our Year 3 and 4s, so having sports kit will ensure nobody misses out.
Boys who have performed in musical ensembles should bring in their instruments (percussion ensemble to bring in their drumsticks). The Year 6 Cricket team should bring their cricket whites.
Photos will be available to purchase and your son will bring a contact sheet home with all of the details on how to do this.
Before the half term, the boys all completed their end of year exams. Please be aware that the English and Maths papers are sent away to be marked externally and those results will be shared directly with parents alongside the end of year reports.
For boys in Years 5 and 6, they will have the opportunity to look through their History and Geography papers with their teachers over the coming weeks and they may share their final score with you, this will also be formally reported alongside the English and Maths results.
Amongst the many things to look forward to this term, we do have the very first Foundation Summer Festival, details of which can be found on page 3 of this newsletter.
I am hearing reports that the tickets are selling very well for this and am sure it will be a fantastic afternoon for all.
Also coming up, on the final day of term (Friday 5th July), we will be having our usual Sports Day in the afternoon further details of that will be shared in the coming weeks, but parents are welcome to come along and cheer the boys around the track.
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 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
Monday 10th June
Outdoor Theatre, Y6 & Y4 (am), Y5 (pm)
Judo, 4-5pm
Tuesday 11th June
Y6 AGT Citizens Assembly Workshop, 1.30pm
Pickleball, 4-5pm Chess, 4-5pm Angling, 4-5.30pm
Wednesday 12th June
Woodwind Demo Assembly, 9am
Y6 Production Rehearsals, 9-12
Swim Development, 4-5pm
Year 4 Concert, Arts Centre, 7pm Cubs 6.30-7.45 pm
Thursday 13th June
Y6 Production Rehearsals, 9-12 & 1.30-3.55pm
LAMDA, 4 pm
Jujitsu, 4 pm Sailing Club, 4-6pm Cubs 6.30-7.45 pm
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 man the stalls on any of these occasions.
If you have any old uniform to donate, we would be very grateful. We are holding a pre-loved uniform sale on New Parents’ Evening (Monday 24th June, 7-8.30pm) at Park Road.
Please contact the PA if you are able to assist us with this event.
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
Pot Noodles for Urban Outreach
Following our successful Christmas collection appeals, the School Council decided that it would be a good idea to support Urban Outreach throughout the year.
We organised the emptying of the green Grub Tub on the bottom corridor and it is now ready again to receive donations.
Urban Outreach needs certain things all year round and so we have volunteered to collect pot noodles. Please bring in sealed pot noodles (any flavour) and put them in the green Grub Tub.
Our aim is to collect as many pot noodles as we can by the beginning of July.
Thank you ! School Council
After School Activities—CANCELLED
Please note that this week's water polo training session (Friday 7th June) is cancelled.
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?
News from the Art Room
Mr Minta has been commissioned by Manchester University, as part of the Histories Festival this year, to create work responding to 200 Years of the University.
He will be reading the three poems he has written on Friday 7th June, at this FREE event, between 6 and 9pm. https://manchesterhistories.co.uk/events/day-2-friday-7-june-2024-it-started-with-a-seed-international -storytelling-festival-is-was/. There are lots of things going on as part of the Festival, do let us know if you go along: https://manchesterhistories.co.uk/
Thank You to the PA !
Welcome to the jungle! Massive thank you to our PA who has kindly funded a living wall in 5C. There is lots of evidence showing that the growing of plants in classrooms aids oxygen flow, as well as being good for positive mental health.
There is new growth appearing on the wall already, which is being tracked carefully and is a great thing to see in the classroom. JPM
Gallery Review
It has been great to take the first group of boys to see their work, as part of the crossdivision gallery review. Boys from Years 4, 5 and 6, as well as girls from Hesketh House and Girls’ Division have been creating work with an environmental and social theme, which has now been exhibited for staff and pupils from across all the Foundation to visit.
This is some of the work which was picked up on so positively in the ISI report where it was noted the Year 6 pupils at Park Road demonstrated "significant creative skills, critical thinking and collaboration", all of which are Park Road Principles which we are embedding in the curriculum in Art. It was great to see pupils not only pleased to see their work in a public gallery, but also respond to the work of other pupils across the school in such a positive way.
Really proud of our boys. JPM
Foundation Summer Festival
Friends of Bolton School (incorporating all of the Parents’ Associations) are organising a Summer Festival on Sunday 23rd June 12 - 4pm. Included in the ticket price will be inflatable fun and games suitable for everyone – there are 5 separate zones, containing many different types of inflatables and activities, suitable for all ages.
In addition, the ticket price will also include access to football skills with exWanderers players, activities for the whole family, live music and entertainers, arts and crafts activities and stalls, face painting, bubbles and much more!
Children can enjoy collecting clues on the treasure hunt trail and there will be a range of unique gift stalls and raffle stands, as well as a wide variety of food and drink available to purchase!
Group tickets for 4 people are discounted, so why not bring friends and family along to the event, set in the grounds of our beautiful and iconic school? We’ve booked the perfect weather for the event so don’t delay and book your tickets now! Book here: https://trybooking.com/uk/DGOA
Volunteers are needed to help run games stalls and help with arts and crafts activities. We are asking for people to volunteer for 2 hours, and they will receive a free individual ticket in return. If interested, please email bsbdpa@gmail.com. We are also collecting for the raffle and a bottle tombola. If you have any unwanted gifts, however small, or can donate luxury items, vouchers or experiences, these can all be used to create raffle prizes. And anything in a bottle, from Champagne to shampoo, can be donated to the bottle tombola. Please leave items at School Reception marked “Summer Festival Raffle” or email bsbdpa@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you for what promises to be a wonderful family event!
Manchester Histories FestivalYear 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.
We would request that when making any appointments up until the production takes place at the end of June, that every effort is made to avoid the following dates and times below where possible.
Please note the provisional theatre rehearsal dates below:
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 9-12 & 1.30-4
Performance dates - Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th and Friday 28th June, 7pm Thank you from the Year 6 Teachers
Achievements
Well done to all the athletes who took part in AJIS Athletics in Warrington earlier this week. Some great individual and team efforts !
Congratulations to all of our water polo players who have retained the ESSA trophy after victories in multiple games against St. Ambrose and Manchester Grammar School earlier today.
A fantastic result for our boys and for the girls from Hesketh House. TWRG
Over the last few weeks, Gwilym in Year 6 has won four LTA tennis tournaments (a Grade 5 at 14 and Under, two Grade 4s at 12 and Under, and a Grade 5 at 12 and Under), been runner up in another (a Grade 4 at 12 and Under), and semi-finalist in two further tournaments (both 14 and Under, one at Grade 4 and the other at Grade 5).
He's worked hard to achieve this, competing in his own age group and the one above, against stiff competition.
Well done, Gwilym, these are amazing achievements !
Congratulations to our resident skier, Jasper in Year 5, who had a great half term of racing and training. Jasper competed in the Ambition National races at the Chill Factore, taking 1st place on day 1 and then 2nd place on day 2.
Along with his haul of medals and trophy, Jasper also won merchandise from Atomic & Level and a bursary for an Alpine training camp. It was then straight on to two days of training!
Well done, Jasper such fantastic achievements !
Well done to Dylan, in Year 5, who had a busy half term, with brilliant performance in the Manchester Chess Mega Finals, emerging as the overall winner with a perfect 6/6.
On his way to the win, Dylan beat two more experienced and higher rated players in some very exciting games. Dylan also achieved a distinction in his recent piano Grade 1 exam.
Well done, Dylan great achievements !
