A note from the Head…
On Tuesday it was the European Day of Languages and this has been the theme for various activities this week. Former Bolton School pupil Lizzie Crowther joined us for an assembly and spoke to the girls about the importance of learning a language and her travels to different parts of the world. The girls were fascinated to hear her stories, but equally excited to find out that she was in Year 3 when the Hesketh House building first opened!
Our own specialist language teacher Miss Eccleshare has been chatting with her classes and discovering more about all the amazing languages spoken in our school and at home, and how this makes us diverse and vibrant. We also talked about other ways in which we are all different and in celebration of this, we sang a special song written by Miss Eccleshare in Spanish and British Sign Language called 'Somos Diferentes'. Have a look on X to listen to our incredible singing!
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Pupil Achievements
Once again, the girls have shared a range of successes with us this week. We had presentations, certificates and trophies for achievements in music, LAMDA, football, swimming and Ju-Jitsu. Worth a special mention is Safaa Seedat, who told us about a fishing match she took part in. She was the youngest in the competition, finishing in a fabulous 13th place out of 35 anglers, and was awarded a super prize for her efforts – her very own fishing rod and net!
If you need to contact School, the Hesketh House Office telephone number is 01204 434761 or you can email juniorgirls@boltonschool.org Please make sure that you include your child’s name and form in any email communication, as this enables us to deal with queries more efficiently.
Finally, a reminder that the girls will all be having their individual school photographs taken next Tuesday. Please make sure that they are looking particularly smart!
Mrs C Laverick
Black History Month Competition
Thank you to all of the girls who designed a poster for this competition. These are going on display on Saturday 30 September from 1.00pm – 4.00pm at Bolton Central Library, temporarily located in Crompton Place. Please see further information from the Bolton Black History Group here
Year 4 Trip to Bolton Museum
Wednesday 27 September
Year 4 pupils enjoyed an Egyptology adventure at Bolton Museum this week, learning much about Ancient Egyptian culture. In addition to exploring artefacts and the importance of the River Nile, the girls learned about the sacred process of mummification in astimulating workshop. The trip provided many hands-on experiences adding tremendously to classroom and home learning. The girls are currently making their own Egyptian artefacts to display in our own classroom museum, and they are researching the importance of these artefacts in Ancient Egyptian life.
Harvest Festival
Thursday 12 October, 10.45am
Our Harvest Festival Assembly will be presented by the Year 5 girls this year, and Year 5 parents are welcome to join us on this occasion. We will be
Open Morning
Saturday 7 October
We will be opening our doors to the public on Saturday 7 October from 9.30am for our annual Open Morning. As ever, we are always grateful for the support of pupils on this day, who help out in many different ways. These girls have received an invitation letter this week
We would encourage all of our Year 6 girls to visit the Senior School on Open Morning. Registration is via the link here
Wednesday 1 November
Final details and the confirmed itinerary for our trip have been sent out today There will be a meeting for the girls in school next week to give them more information and answer their questions, but if there are any further queries please do get in touch
Parent Information Booklet
All parents are given a copy of our Parent Information Booklet on joining the school. The most up to date copy can be found here
Instrumental Music Lessons
If you wish your daughter to start individual music lessons, please apply directly to your chosen teacher using the information contained in the VMT brochure, attached here, to check on vacancies. If you have any questions, please contact the Foundation Head of Instrumental Studies, Mr Forgrieve – ikf@boltonschool.org.
Lunch Menu
The lunch menu for next week can be found here
Kidzone Holiday Club
Monday 23 October – Friday 3 November
Kidzone are running various activities throughout the halfterm holiday.More information can be found in the flyer attached here
BSS Leisure Services Holiday Clubs
Monday 23 October – Friday 3 November
BSSL have an Outdoor Adventure Camp and a Sports Camp during the half term, more information is here:
Outdoor Adventure Camp, 23 - 27 October Sports Camp, 30 October - 3 November
Bag2School Collection – A Message from the Park Road Parents’ Association
Our next clothes and shoe collection will take place on Friday 6 October from 8am – 9am, 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!
Family Fireworks - A Message from the Girls’ Division Parents’ Association
We are delighted to launch ticket sales for the 2023 Fireworks display, which will be held on Sunday 5 November, 4 - 7pm. This annual event is always spectacular, with an incredible Fireworks display, and this year the music will reflect a Sci-Fi theme. To purchase tickets, please use the following link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bolton-schoolfireworks and feel free to share this with family and friends – all are welcome to join us. Further information can be found on the flyer here.
School Uniform Shop
Opening Hours
Monday 12.30pm – 5.30pm
Tuesday 12.30pm – 5.30pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 12.30pm – 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Sunday Closed
SPORT REPORT
Bolton Cross Country
Thursday 28 September, Moss Bank Park
Team
Annabelle Hutchinson
Alice Lomas
Izzy Owen
Anvi Patel
Alexia Pattle
Bronwen Soper
Darcey Tomlinson
Orla Wilson
The girls enjoyed taking part in the first race of the season at Moss Bank Park yesterday. We will give more detailed feedback in next week’s Newsletter.
Year 6 Hockey Festival
Friday 29 September
Good luck to the girls taking part in this competition today, we will let you know how they get on in the next Newsletter.
Elite Athlete Programme
We are constantly looking for opportunities to celebrate our talented pupils and would like to know which children are currently engaged in sporting activities at 'beyond grassroots level'. This may be county or inter-league cricket, tennis, basketball, netball, hockey or maybe professional football academies etc. We invite you to complete the form here if your daughter participates in any sport at a level which is beyond her local club.
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION INFORMATION
Friday 13 October PA Breakfast Club 8.00am Y6 Netball v Scarisbrick TBC
Wednesday 18 October PA Second Hand Uniform Sale
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Thursday 19 October Y5 Hockey Festival – pm Stockport Grammar
Friday 20 October House Cross Country – pm Parents welcome to attend
Monday 23 October –
Friday 3 November HALF TERM
Monday 30 October Y5, Y6 Trip to London Returns Wednesday 1 November
Sunday 5 November Family Fireworks 4.00pm – 7.00pm
Friday 10 November Y6 Remembrance Assembly 10.45am Y6 Parents invited to attend
Wednesday 15 November Flu Immunisations - am
Friday 17 November Y6 Netball v Birkenhead (H) 2.30pm Bolton School
Saturday 18 November AJIS Chess
Second-Hand Uniform Sale
Wednesday 18 October, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
The PA would be grateful for donations of uniform for the sale – this does need to be clean and in good condition. In addition to standard uniform items, we are also going to be selling plain black winter coats, so donations ofthese would also be welcome. Items should be handed in to the Hesketh House office. Thank you!
If you are willing to help with PA activities, please text Lucy Onuoha 07734 865817.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Tuesday 3 October Individual Pupil Photographs - am
Thursday 5 October Bolton League Cross Country 4.00pm Moss Bank Park
Friday 6 October Travelling by Tuba Workshop – pm Y6 Netball v Manchester High (H)
2.30pm Bolton School
Saturday 7 October Open Morning
Thursday 12 October Harvest Festival
Bolton League Cross Country 4.00pm Moss Bank Park
Tuesday 21 November Parent Consultation Evening (1/2) Online
Wednesday 22 November Parent Consultation Evening (2/2) In Person
Tuesday 28 November Y4, Y5, Y6 Informal Concert 7.00pm Hesketh House
Sunday 3 December PA Christmas Disco
3.00pm – 5.00pm Arts Centre
Tuesday 12 December Christmas Concert 2.30pm and 7.00pm Attendance compulsory for all pupils
Friday 15 December Y3, Y4 Octagon Theatre Visit – am Around the World in 80 Days
Tuesday 19 December Y5, Y6 Octagon Theatre Visit – am Around the World in 80 Days
Wednesday 20 December END OF TERM
Spring Term 2024
Start of Term – Monday 8 January
Half Term – Monday 19 February to Monday 26
February
End of Term – Wednesday 27 March
Summer Term 2024
Start of Term – Tuesday 16 April
Bank Holiday – Monday 6 May
Half Term – Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May
End of Term – Friday 5 July