The School Council, a body elected and run by the girls themselves, meets twice a term to discuss ideas and concerns under the guidance of the Link Teacher. Now in its fifth year, it has become a valuable way for students to take responsibility for their role within the Bolton School community.

Thirty-three girls representing the views of every form in the school sit on the Council which is chaired by the Head Girl. Items for the agenda come mainly from the girls although sometimes staff may ask for a proposal to be discussed. Issues raised and carried during the past twelve months have included: the extension of recycling, the extension of library opening times, monitoring of toilets, amendments to the school uniform and the removal of bells from the school day.  

The Council's recommendations are discussed with the Headmistress and Staff and a response to each one is fed back to the whole school via the Council Representatives.

Finance for the day-to-day running of the Council and for special projects is provided by The Parents' Association. This year, thanks to their generosity, we have been able to buy new bag racks for the toilets as well as renewing membership of School Councils UK. Further projects are in the pipeline.