Bolton School Primary Division
Junior Boys’ School
From Mrs. Faulkner
COMPULSORY SCHOOL EVENT
THIS TERM: Carol Service, Tuesday 19th December, 7pm
Thursday 5th October Jujitsu 4-5.30pm LAMDA—4-5pm Sailing Club, (collection from Anderton Centre, 6pm) Cubs, 6.30pm
Friday 6th October
Bag2School collection, 8-9am, Staff Car Park
U11 Football vs Bury, (away), KO 2pm Fencing, 4-5pm Water Polo Trials (by invitation), 4-5pm
Saturday 7th October FOUNDATION
OPEN MORNING 9.30am to 1pm
This week in assemblies, we have been exploring how to engage with new challenges, hearing the boys discussing how they might each approach a new problem and, perhaps more importantly, watching them help one another as they do so, is a real delight.
Today, Mrs Brisk spoke to the boys about the BBC’s 500 Words competition. I have always enjoyed reading the boys’ entries for this particular competition and never cease to be amazed by their imagination. I am quite sure that this year will be no exception.
Next week, we will be marking World Mental Health Day on Monday 9th October Mr Livesley has written separately asking the boys to come into school wearing something yellow for our whole school assembly. During the course of the week, the boys will be participating in a range of different activities to highlight the importance of discussing mental health and not hiding away from it.
Over the next few Fridays, I will very much enjoy meeting with all of the children who have joined Park Road this year, sharing a cup of hot chocolate with them and hearing what they have to say about their first few weeks in our school. I also hope to see many of our new parents at our Harvest Assembly next Thursday, 12th October
Earlier this week, you will have received Mr Britton’s email about looking ahead confidently to the future with regard to independent education. You can read an article written by him on the same topic via the link below:
https://head.boltonschool.me/2023/09/25/confidence-in-the-future-ofindependent-education/
I should like to thank our Year 5 parents for making arrangements for your son to be able to help us on Open Morning this coming Saturday, 7th October, their support, as well as yours is very much appreciated.
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
Monday 9th October
U9 Rugby, MGS, 12 –4pm (away)
STEM Kids, 4-5pm Judo, 4-5pm
Tuesday 10th October
Angling Club, 4-5pm (collection from Curley’s)
Chess, 4-5pm
Warhammer Club, 4-5pm
Wednesday 11th October
Swim Development, 4-5pm Cubs, 6.30pm
Thursday 12th October
Bolton Schools’ Cross Country, Moss Bank Park, 4-4.45pm Jujitsu—4-5.30pm
LAMDA 4-5pm
Sailing Club, 4.45 5.45pm
(collection from Anderton Centre, 6pm) Cubs, 6.30pm
Last Friday saw the return of rugby tournaments and first up were Year 6.
We started off well but were beaten by a strong Birkenhead side. The second game saw some defensive improvements but we fell short again to a well-organised Merchant Taylor's team. Our performance of the day came typically in the final game which saw us draw 1-1. Some fantastic attacking and defensive plays on show. We are very much looking forward to future fixtures. TP
Cross Country Success
Last Thursday, Year 5 and 6 runners took part in the first week of the Moss Bank Cross Country League, running against 44 primary schools in Bolton and 210 boys
Our boys (as well as the girls from Hesketh House) ran extremely well and showed great sportsmanship encouraging each other as a team. The first four positions are added together each week to give us our team
This week, we had a total team score of 53! Well done to all who took part and good luck to those taking part
-Loved Football Boots and Shin Pads
If you have any outgrown football boots (for use on grass or on Astro turf) or any old shin pads, we would be extremely grateful if you could donate them to us for use in school as spares. Thank you in advance for any donations. TG
News from the Park Road PA
Bag2School Collection: Our next clothes and shoe collection will take place on Friday 6th October from 8-9am, donation bags will have been sent home. Please bring your bags to the Beech House car park and help us have a really good collection. As well as raising funds for the PA, it also helps the environment by helping to divert unwanted textiles away from landfill. You can use any bag to donate your items and don't forget to ask grandparents, friends and neighbours to have a really good sort out as well!
EasyFundraising online shopping can also generate funds for the school PA by simply using the easyfundraising app and linking your account:
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/boltonjbpa
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
Friday 13th October
SCHOOL PHOTOS
PA Mailing List if you would like to be added to the PA mailing list, please get in touch: parkroadpa@gmail.com
Twitter – don’t forget to follow us on Twitter: @BSPDJnrBoysPA .
Lots more dates for your diary to follow very soon !
School Leaders
Congratulations to all the boys who have recently been voted into a position of leadership within school.
We now have our teams of Year 6 Monitors, House and Vice Captains, Anti-Bullying Ambassadors and School Councillors
Annual Fireworks Display
Tickets for the Girls’ Division Parents’ Association’s annual Fireworks display are now on sale.
This is a fabulous event with incredible fireworks. This year the music and fringe activities will reflect a Sci-Fi theme. The fireworks display this year will be held on Sunday 5th November, 4-7pm.
To purchase tickets, please use the following link: https:// www.ticketsource.co.uk/bolton-school-fireworks
Kidzone—Half Term
The holiday club programme for the October break for Kidzone can be found linked here, please do book early to avoid disappointment !
Achievements
Congratulations to Jasper in Year 5 who took part in the Indoor Schools Skiing Championships South in Hemel Hempstead earlier this week.
He succeeded in retaining his overall Indoor Schools’ Champion title for another year. Well done, Jasper this is yet another fantastic achievement to add to your growing
October Geography Mission
The Great Geography Bake Off!
Instructions:
Get in the kitchen and start baking!
Create a geographically-inspired bake that would crown you Star Baker on Bake Off! See the pictures below for some inspiration….
Be creative, take a photo for submission…. and then eat it!
How to submit your bake:
-email lgillibrand@boltonschool.org.uk with your submission by 9am on Tuesday 31st October !
PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS!
WHO CAN CREATE THE MOST GEOGRAPHICAL AND CREATIVE BAKE ?
Well done to Avi Waghray in 5A who has received the Fielder of the Year award for Euxton Cricket Club. He has taken the most catches and wickets this season.
Last year, he scored the highest number of runs and won the Batsman of the Year award.
Brilliant achievement well done, Avi !
Primary STEM Challenge
This morning, four of our Year 6 pupils joined with teams from 60 local primaries to participate in a STEM Challenge hosted by Bolton School Girls' Division.
The activities tested the boys' creative design and problem solving skills across a range of disciplines and ranged from designing and making a moon lander to solving mathematical number problems. Sam, David, Amaan and Mukundh all worked brilliantly together showing great teamwork, communication and perseverance when challenged. Above all though, they clearly had some fun! KEW
Harvest Festival Donations
On Thursday 12th October, Dave Bagley from Urban Outreach will be visiting Park Road to join us for our whole school Harvest Assembly. Dave will explain how Urban Outreach helps people and families within our local community and who are in need.
Please support the work of Urban Outreach and help to make a difference by donating items from the list linked here. All donations from the suggested list linked here should be sent into school with your son from before Thursday 12th October Thank you in advance for your generosity.
