We have a highly qualified, enthusiastic and experienced
teaching staff, who help girls achieve academic results which place
us among the top schools in the country. However, academic success
is not enough and teachers also seek to ensure that each girl
realises her strengths and talents. At the last School Inspection
the standard of teaching was highly commended and many of our
teachers are examiners in their own subjects. Upon leaving the
School girls should be equipped with the knowledge, skills and
attributes necessary to cope with the demands of an ever-changing
world.
There is a genuine focus on girls as individuals and their
social development will be monitored as rigorously as their
academic development. In the early years of Senior School, emphasis
is placed on ensuring that girls are happy and content and can
focus on their learning in a calm but industrious working
environment. Our teaching often combines a mix of the traditional
and modern such as the use of Promethean texting and voting pods
within ICT and Science. Although our curriculum may be guided by
the National Curriculum it is not constrained by it. Creativity and
independent thinking is encouraged and teachers are allowed to
develop their own schemes of work and can tailor lessons and
learning to suit individual classes.
Teachers provide learning experiences which stretch far beyond
the classroom and which help girls develop their life and
leadership skills. Girls can participate in a vast range of
extra-curricular activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Awards,
Business Enterprise and Awareness Training, Drama Clubs, musical
ensembles, sports activities and visits to Patterdale Hall (the
School's Outdoor Pursuits Centre in the Lake District). As active
participants of the Young Enterprise Scheme some of our students
have achieved great success. Recently, one company won the Bolton
Regional Competition and at the North West Final won a prize for
the Best Use of ICT. Pupils from both Divisions work together on a
joint drama production and staff give up their time to support such
ventures.
Teachers organise and attend numerous educational visits both in
the UK and internationally. A group of teachers and pupils visited
our charity in India, Street Kids Community Village (SKCV) to help
young people cope with the demands thrust upon them at an early
age. Our School community also plays a key role in the local area
through charitable work. Girls have donated gifts at the School"s
Harvest Thanksgiving to local charities such as Fort Alice and
Winter Watch. Some or our pupils volunteer to help out at the
Bolton Lads' and Girls' Club. The School often hosts and helps run
educational, sporting and musical events for local schoolchildren.
Every Form in the School holds at least one charity event during
the year. The intangible benefits gained through these activities
provide girls with an edge when applying to universities and later,
in their future careers.
The Bolton School Family encompasses not only the pupils and
teaching staff but the parents and former pupils. Old Boys and Old
Girls play a vital and active role in supporting many aspects of
School life. They help the Careers Department in networking, work
experience, interview skills and assist with business competitions
in School. The Alumni also raise money for charities, offer huge
financial support for bursaries and other projects within both
Divisions of the School.
You can download the Staff List 2009-10 here.