28 September 2018

The school has released another short film, this one focusing on Bolton School's place in the wider community. Press the play button below or click this link to watch the film and see how pupils develop character, learning and empathy as they interact with the local community.

The Boys' Division has received a Platinum Artsmark. This standard mark acknowledges that arts and cultural provision in the school is of the highest standard. Two years of development across all areas of the arts led to this achievement, which recognises the work done not only in school but also in the wider community.

Local accountancy firm Cowgills launched their Future Stars Programme to an audience of Sixth Form students at Bolton School. This work experience opportunity gives two Year 12s the chance to experience the world of business and finance first-hand and gain valuable experience in all of Cowgills' departments.

Year 12 students in the Girls' Division worked on their business and enterprise skills on BEST Day. The girls took part in a series of four workshops designed to enhance attributes that are valued in the workplace, such as teamwork, creative problem-solving and presenting to an audience.

For European Day of Languages, the Boys' Division put together a film showcasing the many different languages spoken by pupils and members of staff. Press the play button below or click this link to watch it in full:

Year 10 pupil Lizzie Harkness has been named as a member of the England U15 football squad after attending Regional and National camps.

Over the summer holidays, Boys' Division pupil John Oxley-Harrison in Year 9 qualified individually for the Junior British Show Jumping Nationals. He placed 5th, making him one of the top showjumpers in the UK!

Many different areas of the School took part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

On Thursday 4 October at 7pm, Old Girl Dr Joyce Tyldesley will give a free, public talk  entitled Nefertiti's Face. The talk will be based on her latest book Nefertiti's Face: The Creation of an Icon and should be relevant to anyone with an interest in Egyptology, archaeology, geography or visiting ancient sites. This is part of an ongoing series of Arts and Sciences Enrichment Evenings hosted by the Girls' Division.

21 September 2018

Today we unveiled another short film designed to offer a glimpse into pupils' experiences. Click this link or press the play button below to find out how each child can reach their potential through our wide range of curricular and extra-curricular activities:

This year's series of Enrichment Evenings hosted by the Girls' Division began with a talk on synthetic biology from Dr Jack Heal. 'Do Scientists Dream of Synthetic Sheep?' asked and attempted to answer some of the issues and ideas surrounding this rapidly developing $10 billion industry and was sprinkled with humour.

The Junior Boys raised an amazing total of £8,000 from their charity Fun Run at the end of the last academic year. The money will be split equally between four charities chosen by the boys. Alzheimer's Society was nominated by Crompton House pupils and boys were very pleased to present a representative with a cheque for £2,000.

Headmaster Philip Britton gave an assembly commemorating the birthday of Lord Leverhulme, Bolton School's benefactor. He spoke of him as a public figure and the wider accomplishments of the philanthropist.

Artwork by Year 12 student Lauren has been chosen to adorn the cover of the 2019 Specialist Crafts catalogue. 'Camden' was chosen from a field of national entries and was part of her GCSE coursework.

Also in Art news, Year 12 student Antonia was announced as the runner-up in the YPO Art Competition Secondary Category with her colourful portrait. Her work will be featured in the YPO catalogue.

Millie in Year 12 travelled to Poland with the Wales team to take part in the U20s European Lacrosse Championships, where her team achieved bronze.

The Samba Band spurred runners on as they completed the 5K course at Bolton Hospice's Bubble Rush event. Their carnival-style music helped to keep everyone's spirits up.

Well done to Year 7 pupil Zara who has been selected to join the Hallé Children’s Choir! She is now enjoying rehearsals and looking forward to her first performance.

The annual Volunteering Fair took place this week, helping to introduce our Sixth Form students to some of the many different ways they can give back to the local community. Students in Year 12 are encouraged to volunteer for at minimum of 20 hours before the end of the academic year, with many achieving far in excess of the target.

A gallery of photos is now available from last week's Girls Go Gold event. Click the link to see what happened throughout the day of the conference.

On 4 October at 7pm, Bolton School will host a talk from Old Girl and Egyptologist Dr Joyce Tyldesley. This will be based on her latest book, Nefertiti's Face: The Creation of an Icon. This event is free and open to the public.

14 September 2018

We have recently released two new films showcasing different aspects of Bolton School's all round education. First, discover the flourishing Creative Arts in the below video and see how pupils express themselves through music, art and drama:

Next watch this video to find out how Sport and Outdoor Learning play an integral part in the Bolton School experience:

With the start of a new school year, the Girls' Division once again celebrated pupils' achievements at Presentation Evening. The guest of honour was the Rt Rev Dr Jill Duff, an Old Girl who was recently appointed Bishop of Lancaster. She presented the prizes and gave a passionate address, telling girls to 'unfold your wings' and 'set the world on fire'. Watch her address in full here.

Girls Go Gold was hosted by Bolton School on Thursday. Olympic athletes Eilish McColgan and Beth Tweddle gave inspirational keynote speeches which provided the perfect frame for a day of discovering where sport can take you. The conference was arranged in conjunction with the GSA for pupils in Years 10-13 who are either elite sportswomen or studying PE.

The two keynote speakers at Girls Go Gold also found time to talk to younger girls in Years 6 and 7. Pupils were delighted to hear more about Eilish and Beth's experiences and the highs and lows of their careers, and even had the chance to hold their medals.

See how the story of Girls Go Gold 2018 unfolded at Bolton School via this Twitter Moment.

At the end of the first full week of term, staff at Beech House, Bolton School's infant school, were delighted to report that Reception children are settling in well.

The Junior Boys' Annual Review for the 2017-18 academic year is now available! Click here to download a digital copy of the Review.

7 September 2018

It's the start of a new school year at Bolton School, and we welcomed pupils and teachers back to the news that the 100 Campaign for Bursaries has reached its target of £5 million! The campaign was launched in 2015 as part of the School's 100th anniversary celebrations, and has been supported right across the School community. The money raised will help to provide deserving children with a Bolton School education. Click here to watch a video about the achievement, or press the play button below:

It has been a busy summer for Sixth Form student Sharon Daniel: not only did she complete her GCSEs and receive a stellar set of results, she also took part in the UK chess championships, winning at the Mega-Final and the Northern Giga-Final to win a place among the final 72 at the national Terra-Final!

At the end of last year, the Senior School Parents' Associations presented the School's Bursary Fund with a £10,000 donation. The money was raised at the hugely successful 1920s-themed Bolton School Ball 2018.

The Girls' Division will once again host the Historical Association: Bolton Branch lecture series. These talks take place on the first Monday of each month and feature a wide range of topics. Full details, including dates and information on each lecture, are available here on the School website.