Greater Manchester

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New dining facilities at Withington Girls' complete 10-year development plan

11/05/22: Withington Girls’ School officially opened its extended and completely refurbished dining facilities recently. The new building marks the final strand of a 10-year school development plan.

The Senior Concert Band at Bolton School is a Gold Award winner (Photo: Bolton School)

Gold Award for Bolton School concert band

29/04/22: Bolton School's Senior School Concert Band was delighted to receive a Gold Award at the recent National Concert Band Festival whilst its percussion section also received an Outstanding Performance Award.

Bolton School provides four GB U19 Water Polo Players

22/04/22: Two current Y13 students at Bolton School, Harry and James, along with two students who left last summer, Daniel and Tom, joined the GB U19 water polo squad last week for the LEN Euro Championships’ Qualifiers.

Withington pupil represents England

20/04/22: Withington Girls’ School Year 13 pupil, Charlie, was selected by England Lacrosse to represent England at home and abroad on the Under 19 team.

Bolton School lacrosse girls represent two countries

15/04/22: Five lacrosse players from Bolton School have been part of National Academies this year: Chloe, Martha and Ella joined the England National Lacrosse Academy, while Phoebe and Ruby have continued their involvement with the Wales U19 Lacrosse Academy.

Withington wins first national lacrosse title

28/03/22: Withington Girls’ School U14s triumphed at the England Lacrosse National Schools Lacrosse Championships on Tuesday 22nd March, securing the school's first national lacrosse title.

Parents donate a book for every child at Bolton School’s Infant School

28/02/22: Parents at Bolton School's Infant School, won an 'author visit for the day' NSPCC auction and offered it to their daughter's school. All 202 infants enjoyed Christina Gabbitas' visit and were given a signed copy of 'Save Us" signed by the author.

Bolton School raises £1m for bursaries during last academic year

11/02/22: Despite the pandemic, Bolton School raised over £1m towards bursaries and hardship funding during the last academic year. The school is aiming to be in a position to provide financial support for one in three pupils by 2030.

Mindfulness for all at Withington Juniors

08/12/21: Withington Girls’ School’s commitment to the wellbeing of pupils has been strengthened even further through one of their teachers becoming Paws .b qualified – a leading mindfulness programme for children aged seven to eleven.

Science lesson using Apple technology in the Junior Boys' School

Apple Distinguished School status awarded to Bolton School

25/10/21: Bolton School has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2021-2024 for its application of Apple technology in developing children’s learning. Apple Distinguished Schools are centres of innovation, leadership and educational excellence.