Welcome to the 24th edition of the weekly King’s Newsletter, another busy week of learning and enjoyment across the school with a variety of things taking place.
Last week we celebrated World Book Day, instead of asking people to dress up as book characters we went for an inclusive approach involving every child through their Mills. Each Mill decided on a book and a theme and decorated their classroom door, the school was a hive of activity throughout the week and it was such a great way to involve all of our children without putting pressure on families to find clothing or fancy dress items which can be difficult to do and costs you money The winners for World Book Day best door design are below.
Advanced notice that the Year 7 Parents event will be moved to Thursday 8th May, with Ramadan taking place during March we thought it best to make it known now and give families plenty of time to plan. With our Year 7 children joining us in September it also allows teachers more time to assess what your child has really excelled at this year and what their next steps are to be even better.
Our Year 11 results afternoon takes place on 27th March, all year 11 pupils will remain in school as there are various sessions taking place particularly with coursework elements. Pupils in 7-10 will be permitted to leave at 1:15 to allow Year 11 teachers to meet with pupils and parents across the afternoon into the evening. Again, as we have done previously, any child that needs to remain in school until 3:35 we will have provision for them. The afternoon is to allow an opportunity to maximise the final few weeks, set out clear targets and achievable next steps to ensure that your Year 11 child achieves the highest grade possible
And finally, our secret Friday ‘Thank you’ took place today for 180 Year 10 and 11 chi pupils picked by their Mill tutor to recognise the huge number of children who go about their business everyday being kind, looking after others, working hard...living the ASPIRE code.
King’s Bolton Newsletter
Week 24 Friday 14th March
Year 11 GCSE Countdown
We have 27 school days until the summer examinations begin as of Monday 17th March. which is around 4 teaching weeks until the first big whole cohort exam starts and we enter the Summer examination period proper.
Later this term is the Year 11 mock results afternoon which will include a mini review and target setting meeting to maximise the time left. Hopefully your child is studying at home during the evening weekends and over the holidays so that th
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King’s Bolton Newsletter
Week 24
Friday 14th March
Sports Report
This week we have had three football fixtures against Mount St Joseph with year 7,8,10 taking part. The games were well contested and some great football was on display Unfortunately no teams were able to get a victory this week but great endeavour was shown in each game especially with a large majority of our players who were fasting for Ramadan and still put in exceptional performances. A special mention to Mr Bowman and Mr Raja who came down to shown support to our year 10's it was really appreciated by the team.
Year 7 Player of the match - Ikhlas L
Year 8 Player of the match - Subhan H
Goal scorers - Cole B and Riley S
Year 10 Player of the match - Kaleem R
Goal scorers - Kaleem R and Ali A
King’s Bolton Newsletter
Week 24 Friday 14th March
International Women’s Day Football Tournament
Earlier this month, to celebrate International Women's Day, seven girls traveled to the Toughsheet stadium to take part in a football event organized by Bolton Wanderers in the Community. The day began with a lively 5-a-side tournament, followed by a presentation ceremony where they each received a t-shirt from members of the women's Bolton squad. After lunch, we enjoyed a stadium tour that included visits to the press room, the press gantry, the changing rooms, and an exciting moment standing right by the pitch!
King’s Bolton Newsletter
Week 24 Friday 14th March
World Book Day at KLAB
As highlighted in last week’s newsletter, we celebrated World Book Day last Thursday by adorning our doors with decorations inspired by various books. We have crowned an overall winner, along with winners from each year group A huge congratulations to all the staff and students who participated!
1st place: Diary of a Wimpy Kid- The Cheese Touch, 7 Gilnow (allowed their imagination to run absolutely wild- plus caused many outbreaks of the cheese touch!)
Year Group Winners:
Y8 - Narnia, Horrockes Mill
Y9 - One of us is Lying, Cobden Mill
Y10 - The Hobbit, Falcon Mill
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Week 24
Friday 14th March
Extracurricular Activities
A huge congratulations to all the students who have participated in our clubs this term! We've added even more activities to the calendar, ensuring there's something for everyone Please take a look at the updated timetable and encourage your child to join a club that interests them.
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Week 24
Friday 14th March
Extracurricular Activities
Here are some action shots from our new cricket club which started this week. The energy and teamwork among participants shone brightly on the field, with the crack of the bat and cheers from peers creating an unforgettable atmosphere. Our school proudly offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, ensuring that every student can find something that sparks their interest. We invite everyone to engage, explore, and uncover their hidden talents as part of our dynamic community!
King’s Bolton Newsletter
Week 24
Friday 14th March
Food Technology
Within Food technology it is understood that working with food is difficult for a large number of our students here at KLAB during Ramadan. Due to this our students will embark on a reduced curriculum Meaning, students will still be doing some food practical throughout Ramadan, and we will be focusing on dishes which students can enjoy when breaking their fast with families.
Students next practical will be Pizza Pocket Pitas. Where students will cover/develop safe practical skills including knife skills, Toasting using a grill and linking this to the Eat Well Guide - Micronutrients/Macronutrients, Complex Carbohydrates
Students will need to bring the following ingredients on the dates linked to their class code. - They will not need to put them in the fridge in the morning as they are not cold produce items, students can bring them directly to their lesson on the day.
Ingredients:
1 pack of Pita bread
1 tube of Tomato puree
Mozzarella cheese or dairy fee alternative (This can be grated)
2 - 3 Toppings of choice (This can be vegetables or pre cooked chicken etc)
Container to take pizza home in.
If you are experiencing any financial difficulties in regards to providing ingredients please email with the student name and class code so that I can provide ingredients on their behalf - m luke@kingsbolton com
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Attendance Matters
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Friday 14th March
Other Announcements
The Islamic month of Ramadan has commenced and many of our students, staff and families will be fasting during this month. King’s Leadership Academy Bolton would like to invite our community into our fantastic school to break their fasts on Thursday 20th March 2025, 17:30-19:30. Our aim is to create a spirit of togetherness this Ramadan, celebrate our diverse community and open our doors to guests from all backgrounds and faiths. We hope this event opens discussion, understanding and awareness of the month of Ramadan.
Tickets are now on sale and are available to purchase from the MCAS app for £5 each. All proceeds will be donated to Crescent Food Bank.
King’s Bolton Newsletter
Week 24
Friday 14th March
Dates for Your Diaries
Next week is Week A
Thursday 20th March - Iftar event - 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Thursday 27th March - Year 11 Parent’s Afternoon (timing’s to be sent to parents)
Thursday 8th May - New Date for Year 7 Parents Evening
