Bolton School Primary Division Junior Boys’ School Thursday 18th May
Spring Term, 2023 — WEEK A
We are now in the penultimate week of this half term. Yesterday, many of our boys spent the day in and out of the Hall, being photographed in various group and team photos. The number of boys and number of groups is testament to a theme which has been ongoing throughout my newsletters this year: opportunity! The photos took a considerable amount of time and this is evidence of the number and range of opportunities our boys have on offer in schooland compete in. Of course, these opportunities would not be available if it were not for the hard work of our staff at Park Road!
Thursday 18th May Lancashire Science Festival, all day, UCLan Jujitsu, 4-5.30pm LAMDA, 4-5pm Cubs, 6.30pm
On the subject of opportunities, last week saw our final Patterdale Hall trip for the academic year, with Year 6 visiting from Tuesday to Friday. A scan through the Twitter feeds of our accompanying teachers showed that our boys had a wonderful time. Their teachers commented very positively on their behaviour and how they conducted themselves. Well done, boys!
Having visited Patterdale Hall for the first time with Year 3s and a flying visit with our Year 6s, I would like to comment on what a valuable experience this is for our boys. The grounds and surroundings at Patterdale are truly stunning and watching our Year 3 boys run out and play will be an abiding memory of the year. Exam Week starts on Monday 22nd May. This is the time for boys to demonstrate their understanding of a range of subjects studied throughout the year and also a valuable opportunity to practise revision and exam techniques. This week, some of our lessons have been dedicated to supporting this process. Over the remainder of the week, spend some time going through your son’s Showbie classes, asking small questions related to his learning. These questions will help develop retrieval skills and solidify knowledge and understanding. We would also ask that your son is well fed and has a good sleep during this week.
Friday 19th May Charity Fancy Dress Fun Run— this event takes place on Friday 26th May on the Senior Levels. Boys should now be in the process of collecting sponsors in the build up to the big day. All AJIS Tennis, boys will run and can dress up in a costume of their choosing (no inflatables). The boys will come school in uniform and get changed after lunch, before heading to Seniors. Parents are King’s Chester (all day) to welcome to attend and spectate as our boys giggle their way around the track and less fit teachers myself) huff and puff their way round. Please note that there is no parking on site and AJIS U11 Inspire Sports (like parents are not allowed on site until 2.15pm. Festival, pm, MGS Message from Mrs Faulkner- Head of Primary Foundation After School Hockey, There has been a notable increase in those seeking approval for additional days of holiday, very often immediately before or after the normal school holidays. We monitor 4-5pm, LP all such absence in order to spot patterns and discern trends. It is timely to remind you that I cannot, by law, circumstances.
Saturday 20th May AJIS Proms, The Grange School
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The clear sense of the guidance is that ‘exceptional’ also means rare and certainly not due to the planning of flights and other logistical arrangements. Permission must be granted in advance, so a letter on the day of the absence or a call as a holiday is extended cannot be authorised. This is why such absence is recorded as ‘unauthorised’.
Contacting the School Office
Monday 22nd May EXAM WEEK— MONDAY to FRIDAY
Park Road, BOLTON, BL1 4RD. t: (01204) 434735 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. 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.
Judo, 4-5pm
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