"The outstanding range of interesting and stimulating extra curricular activities provide excellent opportunities for pupils to take initiative and extend their capabilities. Throughout the school the personal development of pupils is exceptional."

Independent Schools’ Inspectorate, 2010 (Girls’ Division)

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Thursday, 23 May 2013

Bronze for Beth at European Taekwon-Do Championships

Beth Hodkinson Taekwon-Do

Year 9 pupil Beth Hodkinson represented England in the European Taekwon-Do Championships in Sweden and came away with a bronze medal. The three day event involved individual and team competitions covering technique and sparring. Bethany competed in t...
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Thursday, 23 May 2013

From Salsa to German Cookery in one Afternoon

The girls enjoyed learning salsa dancing

Year 8 pupils at Bolton School Girls' Division got to experience four countries in one day by taking part in a Languages day! From German cookery to Salsa the girls got to learn a bit about the culture of each country and get a flavour of the food, t...
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Old Girl Shortlisted for MTV Student of the Year

Jaiminee Patel

Former Bolton School Girls’ Division pupil Jaiminee Patel has made it to the final 20 of the MTV Student of the Year competition. Jaiminee, who left Bolton School in 2011, is in her first year of Business Management at King's College London. She appl...
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013

A Lesson in Drumming with Jeff Rich Ex Status Quo

Ex Status Quo Drummer Jeff Rich at Bolton School

Former Status Quo drummer, Jeff Rich, visited Bolton School Girls’ Division as part of a Year 8 Careers Day to give pupils an insight into life as a musician.Jeff began by explaining how he got into the music business, from playing in bands in school...
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Friday, 17 May 2013

Staff Netball Match Helps Mother Theresa’s Charity

Staff Netball Match Bolton School

Bolton School Girls’ Division Year 11 pupil Ananya Baksi organised a netball match between male and female members of staff to raise money for Mother Teresa’s charity. During the summer holidays, Ananya will be volunteering at the Mother Teresa Orpha...
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Sunday, 12 May 2013

Patterdale Open Day Success

Guests enjoyed a busy and instructive day at Patterdale Hall

An open day at Patterdale Hall, the School’s residential and adventure learning centre on the southern shores of Lake Ullswater in the Lake District, drew in large crowds from across the North.  Hundreds of adults and children enjoyed tours of the H...
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Friday, 3 May 2013

Girl and Boys in Harmony at Battle of the Bands

Tim Thomas of Blueprint with Off Piste

A mixed three-piece band, Off Piste, was this year’s winner of Bolton School’s Senior Schools’ Battle of the Bands competition. With Christie O’Connell on vocals, this was the first time a female has won the competition (in what is a Boys’ Division-o...
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Friday, 3 May 2013

Seasonal Showcase of Musical Talent

May Serenade

Bolton School Girls' Division presented an outstanding showcase of music in their annual May Serenade, highlighting the breadth of talent throughout the School. The very best of Bolton School's bands and ensembles were on top form for the concert. U...
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Wednesday, 24 April 2013

School Hosts First Girls' Football Festival

Bolton School hosted its first festival of girls football

Bolton School hosted its first festival of girls’ football, in association with the Independent Schools Football Association. The competition was for Year 7 and 8 pupils and the tournament ran as a league with eight teams from the Essa Academy, Live...
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Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Girls' Art Published in New Magazine

on School Art in Eduzine

Bolton School Girls’ Division pupils have had their artwork published in a new magazine for schools, Eduzine. Eduzine approached the School after seeing the high quality work of the pupils on the Art Department Blog, with the request to feature some...
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