The Sixth Form years are about preparing you for university, a
job and for life. The two years are about much more than academic
study. Bolton School will provide you with the opportunity and
experiences to develop your team-playing, leadership and life
skills.
As part of your university application you will need to draw up
a Personal Statement. Your willingness to step forward, take
responsibility, and to be aware of the needs of others, is expected
by all university admissions teams and prospective employers. You
will need to produce real evidence of your contribution to the life
of the school and your sustained commitment over time. There are
many ways for you to become involved.
Each week there are more than 50 activities in which you can
participate - these take place largely at lunchtimes but also, on
some days, before or after school: some of them are joint with the
Girls' Division. We offer a wide range of musical/choral practices,
drama rehearsals and sports coaching sessions. There is also a
Senior Games afternoon. The Joint Literary and Debating Society
dates back to the turn of the century, there are regular talks and
seminars by invited speakers, the 'New School Express' requires a
dedicated editorial team and the 'Boltonian' offers similar
opportunities. Find out more about extra curricular
activities in the School.
All Year 12 students take part in a residential Business and
Enterprise Awareness Training course at our outdoor education
centre on the shores of Lake Ullswater in the Lake District.
Students can become involved in running events and outdoor
activities for junior boys. Leadership is also open to you through
the House System, membership of the School Council or the
Monitorial Team. Students are encouraged to test themselves and to
face challenge. You can do it, but we will help.
Teamwork skills are developed through various collaborative
learning activities or from membership of a band or ensemble, the
cast of a drama production or one of the many sports teams. It may
result from participating in one of the 60 or so foreign and
residential visits available over two years or from one of the
community services activities.
Preparation for life involves developing your interests, but
these can be more enjoyable when they are shared. Socialising is an
important part of life at Bolton School and the Common Room,
complete with games tables and snack bar, is central to this.
Friends from the Girls' Division will meet with you here or in
their Common Room. You are likely to develop friendships and
associations which last for life and, as an Old Boltonian, you can
keep in touch through various "Old Bolts" events and regional
dinners.
An enjoyable experience that will stay with me forever.
David, Year 13