Bolton School News

Junior Boys' Latest News: Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Fun Run Kick Starts School Charity Effort

Junior Boys Charity Fun Run

Once again the Bolton School Junior Boys took to the field dressed in an array of colourful fancy dress outfits, in order to raise money for charity in their annual Fun Run. This year the boys were raising money for LivLife, and the run was the fir...
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Senior Girls' Latest News: Monday, 21 May 2012

Eleanor Runs 10km Race for Leukaemia Charity

Eleanor Harding

Year 10 Girls' Division pupil, Eleanor Harding, ran the BUPA Manchester 10k run, raising over £1000 for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, despite being mid-way through an 18 month maintenance chemo regime herself. Eleanor ran the 10k in just 49 minu...
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Junior Girls' Latest News: Monday, 21 May 2012

A Week of Science for Junior Girls

Science Week

Pupils at Hesketh House enjoyed a full week dedicated to Science, with a variety of activities taking place both in the classroom and outdoors. During the week, each year group had the chance to go on a field trip relating to their Science studies....
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Sixth Form Boys' Latest News: Saturday, 19 May 2012

Fundraising Dinner for South Africa Rugby Tour

Caspar Joseph, David Flaherty, Paul Lupton

Over one hundred staff, students, parents, alumni and friends of Bolton School enjoyed a glamorous black tie and evening dress dinner at the School's Arts and Conference Centre in order to raise funds for a forthcoming rugby tour to South Africa.&nb...
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Senior Girls' Latest News: Friday, 18 May 2012

Hannah Kicks off England U18 Hockey Season

Hannah Pike

Bolton School girl and International U18 Hockey player Hannah Pike took part in a national charity event for Wellchild called 'The Big Dribble'. The event, organised by England Hockey, involved a 100m obstacle course which was set up in cities thro...
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Senior Boys' Latest News: Friday, 18 May 2012

Platinum Award for Jazz Band

Jazz Band

Bolton School Jazz Band has returned from the prestigious National Concert Band Finals with a thoroughly deserved Platinum Award. The adjudicators were full of praise for their performance and congratulated them on the choice of programme which rang...
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Infants Latest News: Friday, 18 May 2012

Fun at the Ugly Bug Ball

Beech House Ugly Bug Ball

Beech House's Ugly Bug Ball saw the Reception class dress up as bugs and insects to celebrate the work they have been doing around exploring living things.  Some colourful costumes were on display at the ball where the children ate, danced and...
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Senior Boys' Latest News: Friday, 18 May 2012

Lifetime Achievement Award for Sir Philip

Sir Philip Craven

Old Boy and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president Sir Philip Craven has been given a Lifetime Achievement Award. The honour is recognition for his commitment and contribution to UK sport which has also left an indelible mark on the ind...
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Senior Boys' Latest News: Friday, 18 May 2012

Tennis Boys off to a Flying Start

The U13 Team

The Bolton School Boys' Division U13 and U15 teams are off to a flying start in the AEGON Schools National Tennis Championships. Playing in the group stages, the boys beat schools such as Broughton College, Arnold and Kirkham grammar without droppi...
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Sixth Form Girls' Latest News: Thursday, 17 May 2012

Stephanie is Young Human Rights Reporter Runner Up

Young Human Rights Reporter of the Year competition

Year 12 student, Stephanie Gabbatt, has been named runner up in the Young Human Rights Reporter of the Year competition in her age group. Amnesty International held the awards ceremony for the finalists in their Young Human Rights Reporter of...
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