Discover the story of a genius school girl who develops magical powers, using them to prank her terrible parents, as she finds solace in her friendship with her kind teacher Miss Honey. Here at Bolton School we have put on our own highly acclaimed production of the award winning, “Matilda” the West End Smash hit […]
On Thursday the 21st and Friday the 22nd of April, a fundraiser took place in the classroom B5. It was coordinated by Aleesha Masood in form 8B, and the aim was to raise money for the many Muslim countries in need. A variety of items were up for sale: sweets, popcorn, candy floss, handmade bracelets […]
Introduction Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances, according to the dictionary. But in reality, it’s so much more than that. There are many different levels of stress and they shouldn’t all be grouped together. Is the stress of catching the bus the same as […]
I’m sure you are all aware of what is currently happening in Ukraine due to the Russian invasion. The conflict has caused around 12 million people to flee their homes. Over 5.6 million people have fled to neighbouring countries such as Poland, Romania and Moldova, and some have even crossed the black sea to go to Turkey. […]
I have chosen to write about young adult literature specifically because it is an important lens through which to examine cultural shifts, as a microcosm for our society. Because YA books are geared toward new generations, what is changing in YA reflects what is changing in our world — and the treatment of queer people […]
Mrs Kyle’s Real Thoughts on Leading the Girls’ Division In an exclusive interview, our headmistress gave us an insight into her new life as headteacher. We were delighted that she agreed to answer our questions and help us get to know her a little better. We discovered what life is like at the top […]
Too many girls are dropping out of sport during their teenage years. Just 14% of girls age 5-16 achieve recommend levels of physical activity. This falls to 10% of girls age 13-16. By the age of 14-16, 78% of girls understand the importance of having an active lifestyle but only 28% really enjoy taking part […]
Over the last ten years, the influence of social media has dramatically increased, with over 3.4 billion people using it. This has resulted in young people seeking inspiration and validation from platforms such as Tik Tok for entertainment and advice about what to wear and how to dress from a new breed of gurus known […]
Anne Fine visited Year 7 on Thursday 10 February; she explained the creative influence leading to the creation of some of her award-winning novels, and sold two of her books in the library ‘Shades of Scarlet’ and ‘Aftershocks’. It was a truly fantastic experience and inspired many. Anne Fine is a famous British Author […]
