Extra curriculum provision at Hesketh House is both wide and
varied, with each girl joining at least one club every half term.
Many children can't resist joining more!
Choir, orchestra, recorder and concert band are led by
specialist music teachers, with opportunities to enjoy music making
in as many ways as possible. Gymnasts, swimmers, cross country
runners, netballers and girls wishing to practise the art of
Ju-jitsu are all catered for and make the most of the activities,
whether for fun or at a more competitive level. Outdoor pursuits
take place in Patterdale for all girls from Year 4 to Year 6.
Canoeing, sailing, rock climbing, gorge walking and orienteering
serve to widen the girls' experiences in what is an idyllic
setting. A ski-trip to Italy takes place every two years for our
Years 5 and 6.
We pride ourselves on the extra curricula opportunities
available to the children and believe it forms an essential
part of the holistic education we offer at Bolton school.
With new opportunities explored throughout the year to keep our
provision fresh and in keeping with girls' interests one can only
wish to be back at school! Below are some examples of typical
lunchtime clubs:
- Badminton
- Chess
- Choir
- Cookery
- Cross-Country
- Eco-Club
- Gym
- Ju-jitsu
- Netball
- Orchestra
- Recorder
- Spanish
- Story-Book
- Swimming
Library
Our wonderful library is open every lunchtime. It provides a
wide array of the latest fiction and non-fiction titles. Pupils can
use the library for private research purposes, reflective reading
and/or borrowing books, DVDs and story CDs. Each year there is an
Open Morning for the parents of Year 3 girls when they have the
opportunity to ask questions about the teaching of reading and help
to choose their daughter's first library book.