Bolton School Primary Division Junior Boys’ School Wednesday 8th November
Autumn Term, 2023 — WEEK B
From Mrs. Faulkner I do hope that you have all been able to enjoy some relaxation during the October half-term break. Whilst the weather may not always have been kind to us, it has at least provided a good opportunity to refresh and recharge ready for the busy half term ahead.
COMPULSORY SCHOOL EVENT THIS TERM: Carol Service, Tuesday 19th December, 7pm
Wednesday 8th November Swim Development, 4-5pm Cubs, 6.30pm
Thursday 9th November Jujitsu—4-5.30pm LAMDA—4-5pm Cubs, 6.30pm Friday 10th November PA Diwali Breakfast Club, 8-9am Remembrance Assembly, 10.30am Fencing, 4-5pm Water Polo, 4-5pm Hockey, 4-5pm Monday 13th November Judo, 4-5pm
I very much enjoyed spending a few days in York with Mr Porter, Mr Price and the small matter of 24 Year 6 boys. We spent three days exploring the many fantastic sights of the city and learnt much to enrich the boys’ understanding of history, all the way from the Celts to the Second World War, we even managed to find them all and bring them home after a final visit to the labyrinths of The Forbidden Corner. The boys were very well behaved throughout the trip and were a delight to spend time with. We are already planning next year’s trip, so do look out for details of that later in the year. This Friday, 10th November, we will be holding our usual Remembrance Assembly in school. The Year 6 Monitors will be selling poppies on behalf of the Royal British Legion on Thursday and on Friday morning. Boys may purchase one in exchange for a small donation. Also this Friday, 10th November, the PA will be holding one of their ever-popular Breakfast Clubs. Do please see their section of the newsletter for further details of this and the Festive Movie Night being held later in the term. The Foundation Burns Night Supper and Ceilidh is always a fantastic event, so please book early to avoid disappointment—further details on page 2. Earlier this week, we wrote to you with details of the School’s severe weather arrangements, for reference a copy of that letter can be found HERE. Obviously, whilst we hope not to have to use these protocols, do please familiarise yourself with the content of that letter and also do please check that we have the correct contact details on file for you via Parent Portal. We are conscious that many pupils will be watching world events in the Middle East and that this may have an impact on their mental health. The UNICEF site linked here How to talk to your children about conflict and war | UNICEF Parenting may well be helpful to you, if you feel it is right to discuss things with your son at home. One more date for your diary is Friday 17th November, BBC Children in Need Day. As usual, boys (and staff!) are invited to wear spotty accessories to school and bring a donation.
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