A stunning morning of reading in and responding to nature with poet Oliver Lomax for some while others developed the world and structure of a play with theatre-maker Ben Cain. + Scenes from last night’s writing focused on how we place our perspectives and purpose in writing.

Patterdale Hall Bolton School BSBD English BSGD English Department Photography -> prose; Mr Mitchell Uno champ & and an evening of drafting from workshop inspo, editing + working out solo & collab pieces for showcase sharing around the campfire. Wonderful focus, proliferation of writing, extraordinary personal and collaborative expression.

Patterdale Hall Bolton School BSBD English BSGD English Department What a wonderful week we’ve had! Home after a morning showcasing over 40 pieces of new writing with even more to add to the anthology. Young writers set work to music, performed scenes, and shared solo and collaborative poetry and prose. Final workshops pictured here.

Patterdale Hall Bolton School BSBD English BSGD English Department And a few photos from showcase prep and performances here to give you a flavour. Ginormous thanks to resident writers, Patterdale Hall staff, accompanying staff and the brilliant young writers we have had the privilege to work with this week.

The annual Creative Writing Retreat took place Patterdale Hall this week. The group showed wonderful focus & extraordinary personal & collaborative expression as they embraced the landscape writing various pieces work, including poetry & scripts. #BoltonCreate #PatterdaleHall

Thank you to author and Old Boy Jonathon Livingstone for your inspiring assembly on World Book Day. Your insight into school life and experience really inspired the boys, and we can wait to read more of your book The Secrets of London. Junior Boys Bolton School Primary Division @BoltonSch

Year 10 classes are using VR to experience life in the trenches of WW1, linking to their history studies in Year 9. This experience will be used to create a sense of realism for their creative writing coursework pieces. BSBD English Bolton School #boltondiscover

Ahead of their creative writing coursework, our Year 10 students are virtually experiencing the trenches—indeed, some, without their peers, might have fallen down them. #bsbd Bolton School

A wonderful day celebrating Muslim Arts & Culture Festival Congratulations to the boys for getting involved with some impressive calligraphy and silk painting. Plus some creative writing this afternoon with BSBD English All organised by Janna C! What a great way to spend the day.

Year 8&9 boys have had a lesson in script writing today Harry Potter Studios ahead of a tour. Boys have been really creative and been so excited to see all of the props and sets. Thank you Mrs Talbot for organising!

We are so proud of our Year 8s who chose to complete an ESB exam as part of their ECA offer this year. Every boy achieved either a Merit+ or Distinction!