Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.boteler.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/17638/) - We had a wonderful start to the week with our amazing Remembrance Service, led by School Chaplain Mike Wildsmith and attended by some of the schools’ former student ‘Old Boys’. Current students who are cadets wore their uniforms. The service included performances from the Worship Ambassadors, leading to a 2 minute silence at 11:00. The - [Summer Service](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/summer-service/) - The Worship ambassadors have used the final service of the year to highlight how being spiritual doesn’t mean having a belief in God or a religion, it is about being human; caring for yourself and the world around you. We have looked at scripture from Galatians (5:26): ‘Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep - [Walking Day](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/walking-day/) - We continue to focus on our Christian value of Friendship. Last week some of our ambassadors and the Ethos Council walked to represent Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School for Warrington Walking Day. It was a wonderful celebration and the students were an absolute credit to us. It was brilliant to see so - [Easter Service](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/easter-service/) - The theme of our Easter service this year was ‘I passed on to you as of first importance’. We celebrated our talents with over 20 students our message of good news and the hope of salvation. Our chaplain Mike inspired us to think about the most important message of Christ and how we can share - [Holocaust Memorial Day](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/holocoust-memorial-day/) - On Tuesday 24th January, our Year 9 students had the excellent opportunity to listen to the story of a Holocaust survivor, Ziggy Landscaft, through a presentation delivered by his daughter Leah Burman. The presentation walked students through his horrific journey of survival and pain using primary evidence, maps and voice recordings from Ziggy, now aged - [Christingle 2024](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/christingle-2024/) - Our Chaplain Mike Wildsmith came into school to lead a Christingle Service with a volunteer from his church, Gemma. The students visited the service during their lunch and they were excited to create a Christingle, many students commenting that they had not done so since they were much younger! The students were very respectful and - [Advent Services 2023](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/advent-services-2023/) - Last week saw the Worship Ambassadors deliver Advent Services to each year group. The theme of the service was “The people who walk in darkness have seen a great light!” Isaiah 9:2. Our readings were about light and we played games with the students to show how we rely on information and light. Our chaplain - [Candy Cane Lane](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/candy-cane-lane/) - The Ethos Council have been selling candy canes this week for students to send as gifts to say thank you to their friends and staff. We have sent out over 250 candy canes as a sign of our Christian value for this term, thankfulness. We have so much to be thankful for, even if sometimes - [Holocaust Memorial Day 2024](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/holocaust-memorial-day/) - The Worship Ambassadors led an assembly for Year 7 and 8 to provide opportunity for us to consider how we can learn from worldwide conflict and promote peace in our lives both at home and in school. The Ethos council have led a reflection opportunity at lunchtime for students to remember all lives that have - [Our Christian Vision](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-christian-vision/) - The Worship Ambassadors have been leading Collective Worship with Mrs Hoey and our chaplain Mike, on our school’s Christian Vision. They have been explaining how the vision represents the amazing potential of everyone in our school community to show the Christian values of Hope, Compassion and Endurance. We discussed examples of compassion, we had a - [Harvest Festival](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/harvest-festival/) - We celebrated the Harvest Service on Friday 20th October with Year 7 and it was a wonderful celebration. Reverend Rob welcomed us into Christ Church and we had 30 students leading worship with prayers, scripture, drama and song. We are very grateful to Reverend Rob, our chaplain Mike Wildsmith and Kim Wellens their support in - [Carol Service](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/carol-service/) - Our Carol Service was held at St Elphin's Church on 19th December 2023. Over 125 students performed to a full audience. Mrs Scott-Herron performed a duet with Year 11 student Neve Boswell, and readings were given by staff and students. It was a magical evening and we hope everyone enjoyed it. - [Inauguration Service](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/inauguration-service/) - We welcomed our Year 7 students formally into the Boteler Family on Tuesday 19th September in our Inauguration Service at St. Elphin’s Parish Church. It was fantastic to see the Church full with our parents, carers and families, and was truly amazing to be able to celebrate with them as their child embarks on their - [Remembrance Service](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/remembrance-service-2/) - Our 2023 Remembrance Service was led by School Chaplain Mike Wildsmith and attended by some of the schools’ former student ‘Old Boys’, including former students who are currently in the cadets and serving in the forces. Students from St Elphins CE Primary School also attended. Current students who are cadets wore their uniforms. The first - [Test](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/test/) - [Musical Christmas cheer](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/musical-christmas-cheer/) - It's been a busy few weeks of spreading musical Christmas cheer in our community. We began by performing in Grappenhall Heyes Primary School to a packed hall of students and teachers on Monday 5th December. The Brass Trio, Flute Quartet and Botelertonix, along with two vocal soloists performed a range of music with a Christmas - [TCAT can clean up your future](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/tcat-can-clean-up-your-future/) - TCAT Parliament met yesterday at the TCAT Centre. Mr Andy Moorcroft, TCAT CEO welcomed the students and talked to them about how student voice is crucial to our school. Students then received a workshop from Cllr Hans Mundry and Marcus Devaney from the environmental agency. TCAT Parliament will be working towards raising our community's awareness - [Remembrance 2022](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/remembrance-2022/) - Today we held our annual Remembrance Service. The service was led by School Chaplain Mike Wildsmith and attended by some of the schools’ former student ‘Old Boys’, including former students who are currently in the cadets and serving in the forces. Current students who are cadets wore their uniforms, and the service was also attended - [Awards Evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/awards-evening-2022/) - Last Thursday we had the pleasure in hosting our Annual Awards Evening here at school, celebrating student successes from last academic year. It was a wonderful evening that was well attended, where students were recognised for their outstanding performance in a range of categories. We welcomed James Gresty, the Principal at Priestley College, who shared a - [GCSEs 2022](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gcses-2022/) - We are exceptionally proud of all our Year 11 students at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School. Our students have achieved both personal and academic goals despite all the challenges of the past two years. They have emerged with success and with the knowledge and understanding that they have the toolkit to achieve - [Henley Rowing Regatta](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/henley-rowing-regatta/) - [Oliver signs for Wolves Scholarship](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/13712/) - Huge congratulations to Oliver Bishop who has signed for the Warrington Wolves Scholarship programme. This is an incredible achievement and we are very proud! Elite sport is about dedication, resilience and relentless hard work. There are certain physical and psychological characteristics that top performers have in common; Oliver has these in abundance. All the very - [National School Sports Week](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/national-school-sports-week/) - National School Sports week! Lunchtime House challenges focusing on teamwork including the time trial tyre flip and 3 legged race! Our Year 8 Rugby team were in action at the National 9s Finals. Our Sports Leaders ran an Orienteering competition for Primary aged students in an event that celebrated the arrival of the Commonwealth Games. - [Work Experience Lymm students](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/work-experience-lymm-students/) - Lymm High School students Alexander, Hamish and Charlie are with us on work experience. They are supporting in lessons, coaching, watching teaching and learning, looking at curriculum development, understanding cognitive science etc. They are a real credit to Lymm 6th Form. Everyone has fed back how polite, well mannered and prepared they are. Well done, - [School Games Gold Award](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/school-games-gold-award/) - We are delighted to announce that we, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, have achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2021/22 academic year. The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward and recognise school’s engagement (provision and uptake) - [Two awards in one evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/wgeawards22/) - The Warrington Guardian Education Awards took place on 17th March 2022, and what an exceptional night. Mrs Scott-Herron was awarded Headteacher of the Year, and DT Teacher Ms Perkins was awarded New Teacher of the Year. Year 8 student William Kenwright was highly commended in the Student of the Year category, and we as an - [Swap Shop Grand Opening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/swap-shop-grand-opening/) - Today was the Grand Opening of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School’s Swap Shop, based in the school’s Art Department. The Swap Shop is a project created by Head of Art Sam Joice, in a bid to teach students the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling, and to give them an avenue to - [Our 2021 Christmas Video](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-2021-christmas-video/) - It’s that time again! To our students: here is our gift to you – your 2021 staff Christmas video. It comes with the simple message: we are there for you. It may be a short, 5 worded message, but it’s meaning is unwavering and absolute. Through any and all good or bad times, we’ll be - [Our Hero Isaac](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-hero-isaac/) - We are exceptionally proud of our Year 7 student Isaac King. Isaac has received the Chief Scout's Unsung Hero award from Chief Scout Bear Grylls, at the Bear Grylls Adventure Centre in Birmingham. Isaac received the award for fundraising for the RNLI, something he has been doing since the age of 8. He has - [Chess tournament](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/chess-tournament/) - Last week, some students from Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School travelled to Bolton to take part in the English Chess Federation Schools u19 tournament at Bolton School. There were some very experienced and older students taking part in the event, including a couple of England juniors and country players. After - [US Scholarship for Iffy](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/us-scholarship-for-iffy/) - We are so proud of our Class of 2020 student Iffy Marinos, who has been awarded a scholarship to the University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to be part of their women’s rowing team. Iffy began rowing with Project Oarsome, part of Warrington Youth Rowing at the Warrington Rowing Club, when she was in Year 9 - [Proud to be a GOOD school](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/proud-to-be-a-good-school/) - The Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School community are celebrating following their recent Ofsted Inspection, having being graded a ‘Good’ school. This was the first routine inspection of the school since 2014, and this is the first time in the history of the school that it has been judged as ‘Good’. Inspectors met - [Careers Fair 2021](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/careers-fair-2021/) - Thank you to the 27 exhibitors who attended our Careers Fair today. One of the exhibitors told us that our students asked 'unbelievable and mature questions', and that the students were really well prepared. Another exhibitor commented 'the students are an absolute credit to you'. One of our students said of the Careers Fair: 'this - [Remembrance Service](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/remembrance-service/) - Today we held our Remembrance Service. The service was led by School Chaplain Mike Wildsmith and attended by some of our former student ‘Old Boys’, including former students who are currently serving in the forces and cadets. Some family members of students and staff who served in the forces also attended. Current students who are - [Our Hero George](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-hero-george/) - We could not be prouder of our Year 10 student George Ralphs, who has been awarded a British Citizen Award for his voluntary community work. When lockdown first began in March 2020, George took it upon himself to post his telephone number with a little message through the letterboxes of local bungalows, which house vulnerable - [Changes for Climate](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/changes-for-climate/) - Councillor David Ellis was extremely impressed with our new school lights. The new school lighting system was installed during Summer 2021. TCAT successfully bid for a Salix loan that allowed 4 TCAT academies to convert all their lighting to LED, which consume around 75% less energy than standard bulbs. As the chair of Climate - [Inauguration Evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/inauguration-evening-2/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School held their annual Inauguration Evening at St Elphin’s Church for their new Year 7 students last week. During the Service each new Year 7 student gets formally handed over to ‘The Boteler Family’ by their Primary teachers. The Church was full to capacity. Headteacher Mrs Scott-Herron said - [Open Evening 2021](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/open-evening-2021/) - We held our Open Evening on the 22nd September 2021; and, what a night. We had record numbers through the doors of our school, and every department was booming. Our School Hall (including the balcony) were ready to burst at 6pm when Mrs Scott-Herron gave her welcome to attending students, parents and carers. For the - [GCSE results 2021](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gcse-results-2021/) - We are exceptionally proud of all our Year 11 students at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School. Our students have achieved some incredible results and despite all the challenges of the past two years, they have emerged with resilience, dignity and with the knowledge and understanding that they have the tool kit to - [Headteacher of the Year Certificate of Excellence](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/headteacher-of-the-year-certificate-of-excellence/) - Mrs Beverley Scott-Herron, Headteacher of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, has received national recognition with a Certificate of Excellence for The 2021 Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School, from the Pearson’s National Teaching Awards. Michael Morpurgo, President of the Pearson National Teaching Awards wrote in his letter to - [Hosting a prestigious event](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/hosting-a-prestigious-event/) - On the 27th May 2021, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School hosted a prestigious event for the Chester Diocese. At 10am, Downing Street officially announced the new bishops of Birkenhead and Stockport. The Venerable Julie Conalty, currently Archdeacon of Tonbridge, will be the next Bishop of Birkenhead, and the Revd Canon Sam Corley, - [A Day in Lockdown Life at Boteler](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/a-day-in-lockdown-life-at-boteler/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School has produced a video with the message “From book drop offs to online classroom learning – we are open, but not as you'd usually know it. Take a look at our ‘Day in Lockdown Life at Boteler’ video, and catch a glimpse of current in-school life.” The average - [Community Spirit](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/community-spirit/) - The Sir Thomas Boteler Senior Citizens Christmas Party is taking on a different guise this year with all the current restrictions in place. Instead of inviting the senior citizens into school, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is going on a Community Tour. The Hospitality students have made hampers full of goodies for the senior - [Our 2020 Christmas Video](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-2020-christmas-video/) - Every year, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of High School produces a Christmas video as a surprise for their students on the last day of term. Ordinarily, festive activities would include ‘Boteler’s Got Talent’ – a talent show for all year groups in the school hall. This is where the video would usually be played, but - [Mr Willcock's Medal Donation](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/mr-willcocks-medal-donation/) - Back in October 2020, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School’s Attendance Officer Mr Darren Willcock ran the London Marathon’s virtual 40th race – completing the last 6 miles on the school’s field with staff and student runners. On the day, Mr Willcock said “I haven’t done this: we’ve done this. And that’s what - [Sale Sharks at Boteler!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/sale-sharks-at-boteler/) - A double helping of England rugby royalty was on show recently as two of the sport’s most decorated stars helped launch a new Sharks Community Trust programme designed to encourage girls to get into rugby - right here in Warrington, at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School. Sharks and England legend Jason Robinson - [Keen to serve our community](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/keen-to-serve-our-community/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church Of England High School are proud to be the first high school in Warrington that is part of a new life-saving initiative to further improve the fight against knife crime. It was national knife crime week last week and the school had a wide range of programmes in place to educate all - [Remembrance 2020](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/remembrance-2020/) - Today marks the 102nd anniversary of Armistice day. Although we cannot hold our Remembrance Service as usual, we are not prevented from remembering, being thankful and sharing the stories of the past. Our Remembrance Service 2020 is a virtual service in the form of this video. Our students give readings, we have a message from - [Awards Evening 2020](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/awards-evening-2020/) - It is with great regret that we cannot hold the Awards Evening this year. However, we could not let the night pass without sending a message to our wonderful students and recognising the amazing achievements of the last academic year. Please see below to view our Awards Evening messages and join us in thanking the - [Rivers of the World](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/rivers-of-the-world/) - We are very proud to be part of the Rivers of the World exhibition, hosted on Southbank, London, outside the Tate Modern, as part of the Thames Festival Trust. This is an exhibition of river themed artwork created by young people around the world, under the guidance of professional artists during the lockdown. Young people - [Cannon Chancellors Award](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/cannon-chancellors-award/) - This year, students of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School were given the opportunity to enter the Cannon Chancellors Award at Chester Cathedral, the focus being Pilgrimages or special journeys. Year 7 students, who are now in Year 8, were doing a project based on communities and belonging. Following on from this, they - [GCSE Results 2020](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gcse-results-2020/) - We are exceptionally proud of all our Year 11 students at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School. They have emerged from this turbulent time with resilience, dignity and the understanding that they have the tool kit to face any challenge that comes their way. The class of 2020 have worked hard for the - [The Darathon](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/the-darathon/) - Our school's team spirit soared high today. After the London Marathon was cancelled in April, our Attendance Officer Mr Darren Willcock trained for an extra six months to bring him to today, when the official virtual London Marathon took place. Across the world, 45,000 runners ran their marathons their way. Mr Willcock did this with - [Wise Up Gold Award](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/wise-up-gold-award/) - Students from Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School work tirelessly against bullying and hate crime. Once again, the whole school community is proud to have been awarded the Wise Up Gold Award for their hard work. Dedicated Year 7 student Mia collected the award straight from a netball tournament after school. Assistant Headteacher - [Year 7 creative](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/year-7-creative/) - Art Teachers Miss Baggaley and Mrs Joice, and Graphic Designer Miss Roberts are very impressed with Year 7 student Rachael Richards' homework on radial patterns. Rachael has used Adobe Illustrator to create her own pattern. A very impressive piece of work - well done Rachael! - [LGBTQ+ awareness](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/lgbtq-awareness/) - Jaime Graham from Warrington Youth Service has delivered a session on LGBTQ to some of our Year 7 students this morning. This is to raise awareness and provide useful information to young people who may or may not identify as being under the LGBTQ umbrella. The students embraced the session and were extremely positive. We - [Futsal tournament](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/futsal-tournament/) - Great to see 7 schools participate in the first Warrington Schools Futsal tournament at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School. Big thank you to @wirefutsal and @wassp for pulling it all together. Let's get another competition booked in! - [Absolute inclusivity](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/absolute-inclusivity/) - [Dance Workshops](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/dance-workshops/) - Thank you to Alicia Graham from Creative Steps who came in to work with our BTEC Dancers in Year 10 and 11, and also our potential future BTEC students! They created some amazing work towards final exam pieces, and dances to be performed at the Parr Hall in March. - [Training from a Boteler athlete](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/training-from-a-boteler-athlete/) - A massive thank you to Keegan, one of our ex students, for giving up your time to come and work with some of our year 7, 8 and 9 students. Hopefully some future Olympians in the making? Keegan dedicated a lot of his spare time working with disabled athletes has earned an Edge Hill University Sports - [OxNet TCAT event](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/oxnet-tcat-event/) - On 12th February, Year 9 students from the TCAT (The Challenge Academy Trust) high schools participated in an OxNeT MFL Event. OxNet is a University of Oxford access initiative, placing universities in the heart of local communities. The event was called the Language Challenge, and was hosted at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High - [Students invited to perform at Westminster](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/students-invited-to-perform-at-westminster/) - One of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School’s singing groups, ‘Botelertonix’, were invited to perform at the National Conference for the Church Of England Foundation for Educational Leadership in Westminster on 6th February. Headteacher Mrs Scott-Herron commented: “It was an amazing event and our students were fabulous. They joined 2 other schools to - [Personal Development workshop](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/personal-development-workshop/) - Year 10 students took part in a Personal Develoment lesson led by University of Birmingham Student Jess Impey. The lesson looked at digital technologies and social media; new opportunities and challenges for the health and well being of adolescents. Jess is currently studying Sport Science. Jess commented , “The students were very engaged with the - [TCAT Parliament](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/tcat-parliament/) - TCAT Parliament had their first meeting of 2020 on the 8th January. It was fantastic to welcome our two new TCAT schools; Broomfields Junior School and Meadowside CP school to their first meeting. The students received a talk from Clatterbridge Cancer Charity and are now looking at visiting the charity and the hospital to see how their - [Handball Successes](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/handball-successes/) - Our U13 Handball teams qualify for the Regional Finals in April. Great effort but the hard work begins now... Let's go! - [Happy new year!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/happy-new-year/) - Happy new year everyone! We hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas break. As we begin the new year, we so often reflect on the last. Our last week of term was busy; as well as our numerous activities and trips, we held our Community Christmas Party and our Community Carol Service. Our Christmas Party - [Our Christmas Video](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-christmas-video-2/) - Yet again Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School has created a Christmas video, this time in the style of a rap. Graphic Designer Alice Roberts wrote the lyrics and performed the song, with the base track created by youtuber SLEEK. This video is created as a Christmas gift to the students, and was - [Our Library Opening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-library-opening/) - Hundreds of students from Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School enjoyed celebrating the reopening of their school library on Thursday with a series of workshops led by local published writer, Rob Parker. Rob is from Warrington and is the author of the Ben Bracken series of novels. Rob gave freely of his time - [Our Careers Fair](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-careers-fair/) - Today Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School held their annual Careers Fair, with 24 exhibitors from different establishments visiting the school. Assistant Headteacher Mrs Mawby commented “the students were very well prepared with questions and engaged with the event. The exhibitors were delighted with how our students were informed about their future choices - [Our Remembrance Service](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-remembrance-service-2/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School held their annual Remembrance Service today. The service was led by Lukas Dewhirst and attended by some of their ‘Old Boys’ – former students from as far back as 1947, as well as Councillors Hans Mundry and Karen Mundry, and members of the community. Students who are - [Anti-Bullying Ambassadors](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/anti-bullying-ambassadors/) - On Tuesday 5th November, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School hosted Anti-Bullying Ambassador training, led by the Diana Award. The Diana Award is a charity legacy to Diana, Princess of Wales’ belief that young people have the power to change the world for the better. Alex Holmes – Deputy CEO of the Diana’s - [A visit from Faisal Rashid](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/8834/) - On Friday morning, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School's School Council, TCAT Parliament and Student Leadership body met the Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Warrington South - Faisal Rashid. This visit was part of the school's Parliament Week. A 'Question Time' activity was held, and the students asked a variety of inquisitive and thoughtful - [Inspiring Guest Speaker](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/inspiring-guest-speaker/) - We had a guest speaker during our assembly for Years 7 and 8 today. Emily Rose Chriscoli has recently released her first mystery novel, The Girl in the Mustard Coat. Emily is from Warrington and what she has gone on to achieve already in her young years is nothing short of amazing. She started her - [Autism UK fundraising](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/autism-uk-fundraising/) - Today, Mr Willcock met with the Student Council to discuss fundraising for a very important cause. Mr Willcock is running the London Marathon on 26th April 2020 for The National Autistic Society. This is 26.2 miles which is a long run, and Mr Willcock is not a runner so he is starting from the beginning, - [A big win for Kian!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/a-big-win-for-kian/) - We are very proud of our rugby extraordinaire Year 9 student Kian Finn! Kian plays for Rylands Sharks U13's. The boys won the North West Counties Shield final on Sunday the 15th September at Golborne Sports Club. Back in July, the team also won the game that put them at the top of the league - [Temi's memorial football match](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/temi-abimbola-memorial-football-match/) - Another great turn out for the annual Temi Abimbola memorial match. Even though the students edged the score by 8 goals to 2, both sides worked hard. The year 11 deserved their victory and their sportsmanship was a credit to Temi. Mr Leonard presented the trophy to the winning team in front of Temi’s family. - [Awards Evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/awards-evening/) - Our annual Awards Evening was held at St Elphin's Parish Church on Wednesday 18th September where students were recognised for their outstanding achievements during the last academic year. There was a full Church which made for a wonderful atmosphere as overall winners were celebrated across a range of categories. We welcomed Jo Sullivan, Senior Lecturer - [Off to a flyer!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/off-to-a-flyer/) - We re off to a flyer, great to be back on the Rugby pitch! Some serious tackles, teamwork and tries v Kings. Well done Year 7 and Year 8, lots to work on but plenty of positives. - [Congratulations to Abbie & Ruby!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/congratulations-to-abbie-ruby/) - Huge congratulations to our students Abbie Lucock and Ruby Boswell, along with PSB member Gary Finn, who competed with the Warrington Pipe Band at the Chatsworth County Fair’s Pipe Bank Competition on Sunday 2nd September. They competed at grade 4 and came 3rd out of the 9 bands who competed. The drummers came 2nd for - [Inauguration Evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/inauguration-evening/) - Last night we held our annual Inauguration Evening at St Elphin’s Church for our new year 7 students. It was wonderful to listen to such powerful words about each student from their Year 6 teacher and Head teacher. The students were a credit to their families and to their primary schools. We are looking forward to - [Open Evening - with special guests!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/open-evening-with-special-guests/) - The afternoon of Friday the 27th September drew a close to our official Open Week, and what a week. If you didn’t get chance to visit us: please don’t worry. Our doors are always open; please just call the school to arrange your tour, where you can see the school in action during a school - [Macmillan Coffee Morning](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/macmillan-coffee-morning/) - Amazing cakes and turn out from the community for our McMillan coffee morning. Thank you to everyone for your support, we raised a smashing £300! - [GCSE results 2019](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gcse-results-2019/) - They have done it again … best results ever at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School. High Expectations, High Aspirations and High Standards have again paid off again this year at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School. 2018 was, at the time, their ‘best ever’ year, but they have now beaten those results with 2019 being their ‘best ever’ year, especially in terms - [Sports Day 2019](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/sports-day-2019/) - It is easy to get caught up in talent, training, or strategy when trying to explain a win. This team has a state-of-the-art training facility. This player has a dominating build. This coach has an impressive strategy, and so on. In reality, there is something much more basic to winning, something that accounts for consistent success. The - [TCAT Parliament debate on plastics](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/tcat-parliament-debate-on-plastics/) - Today we welcomed Rachel Dodgson, a Senior Education and Engagement Officer from Parliament. She delivered an assembly to all of Year 8 and 9 and then led a debating workshop with members of our School Council and TCAT Parliament. The debate was on single use plastic, and if there should there be an extra charge - [Former student visits Boteler Elite](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/former-student-visits-boteler-elite/) - Today our Elite programme students were privileged to have a presentation from Emma Clarke, a past student of our school. Emma continued her studies at Priestley College and then went on to Edge Hill to study Psychology. Emma then completed her Masters at Manchester Metropolitan University and has now received a Doctoral course offer in - [Congratulations Miss Mullen](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/congratulations-miss-mullen/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School are celebrating excellence in education. Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages Miss Aife Mullen was nominated for the 2019 Pearson National Teaching Awards 'Outstanding New Teacher of the Year' award. Headteacher Mrs Scott-Herron says “we are extremely proud of her and how she is inspiring our students to - [A lovely surprise](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/a-lovely-surprise/) - Mrs Scott-Herron had a lovely surprise this morning when Emma Wilcock presented her with this amazing bunting that she had made as part of her ASDAN course. Emma said “I made this for your office so it has a calming influence when you are working hard and I also wanted it to make you smile - [Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant Cadet for Cheshire](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/her-majestys-lord-lieutenant-cadet-for-cheshire/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Headteacher Mrs Scott-Herron and Head of RS Mrs Coleclough were invited as Special Guests to Chester Town Hall to see Year 11 student Able Cadet Ruth Hendry (Cheshire Sea Cadets Corps) receive the highest cadet award possible as Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant Cadet for Cheshire. The Lord-Lieutenant's Cadet - [Mr Vallender wins Secondary Teacher of the Year!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/mr-vallender-wins-secondary-teacher-of-the-year/) - What a night for Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High school as our very own Head of English Mr Vallender won Secondary Teacher of the Year at the Warrington Guardian School Awards. We are so proud of him and how he makes a difference every day to the lives of so many young people. - [A talk from Adrian Morley](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/a-talk-from-adrian-morley/) - In an assembly this week our year 10 students were lucky enough be addressed by the former rugby league player Adrian Morley. He came to speak to our students about his career and how his hard work led to his success. Adrian played as a prop and second row forward in the 1990s, 2000s and - [A tour of the Neighbourhood Weekender site](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/a-tour-of-the-neighbourhood-weekender-site/) - Twenty of our Year 10 BTEC Music & Drama students had a back stage tour of the Neighbourhood Weekender festival site the day before the gates opened to the public. The students had a guided tour of all the areas, the main stage, surrounding stages, VIP area, Headliner backstage spaces etc - they even saw - [Boteler Blossoms](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/boteler-blossoms-2/) - A year on, our Boteler Blossoms garden is blooming and looking fabulous after its revamp from Sellafield last year. Thank you to Sellafield and to Andy from Eden Gardens for making it look so great! It’s a wonderful and colourful space and we are very grateful to everyone for their hard work and support. - [Our inspiring student Elle](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-inspiring-student-elle/) - Elle only joined us a few weeks ago and is already an integral part of our Boteler Family. We are very proud of her achievements and her positive attitude since joining us. We are looking forward to her extending her talents by educating young people within our school and beyond. She is real inspiration. You - [Netball Champ Eva!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/netball-champ-eva/) - We are very proud of our Year 10 student Eva Connolly. Eva plays for Stockton Netball and was part of a squad of 18 players who visited Disneyland, Paris on a netball tour last month. Eva excelled in the tournament and her team came 5th out of 80 teams. Not only did they achieve this, - [Miss Hayes - an inspiration!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/miss-hayes-an-inspiration/) - We are celebrating our Head of Year 7 Miss Kerry Hayes, who ran the London Marathon on Sunday 28th April. “Running the marathon has enabled me to channel my grief into something positive after losing my dad, and to do something good from a bad situation. Initially I was raising money for a local lady - [Undiagnosed Children’s Day](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/undiagnosed-childrens-day/) - On Friday the 26th of April it was Undiagnosed Children’s Day, in aid of the charity SwanUK, (which stands for Syndromes Without A Name). Undiagnosed Children’s Day is a day to raise awareness of children and young adults in the UK with varying conditions that have yet to receive a diagnosis. Approximately 6,000 children a - [High School Musical!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/high-school-musical/) - Our school show took place this week. Both nights were really good fun and we hope everyone had a great time! The students were brilliant and worked long and hard during rehearsals. Well done everyone. Our Parents Supporting Boteler group served refreshments. A big thank you to Jo Swinfield for making the delicious cakes! - [Rowing Successes](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/rowing-successes/) - Students at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School were joined by Mark Davies, the Chairman of British Rowing on Friday 29th March. Mark has a strong rowing pedigree and has been involved in the sport since learning to row at Christ’s College, Cambridge. He coxed in two reserve Boat Races, represented England at - [The Great Boteler Bake Off](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/the-great-boteler-bake-off/) - [Hello Handball Regional Finals!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/hello-handball-regional-finals/) - U13's march into the Handball Regional Finals! Congratulations to our Year 8 Handball team who qualified for the North West Regional Finals and are one step away from the National Finals. Can we do it..... - [Twista Connect at the fire station](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/twista-connect-at-the-fire-station/) - For the next part of the Twista Connect programme, which is a mentoring programme run by Cheshire Police, students visited the fire station. They were able to ask questions, learn about the opportunities in the fire service and take part in some activities! Many thanks to Warrington Fire Station staff for giving us their time - [Aiming high](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/aiming-high/) - Thirteen GCSE PE students took to North West Face Indoor Climbing wall on Winwick Road as part of their preparation for their final GCSE assessment. The first in a four part series saw our students learn how to belay, route read, tie in and show off their skills on a variety of wall faces. It - [Zoo visit for the Boteler Elite](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/zoo-visit-for-the-boteler-elite/) - The Elite Programme students spent the day at Chester Zoo last week. They took part in an Evolution workshop as well as a ‘careers at the zoo’ workshop. They realised that there are lots of different careers involved in ensuring a zoo runs efficiently including zoo keepers, vets, cleaners, chefs and sales people. Lots of - [Twista Connect](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/twista-connect/) - 10 Year 8 students have been lucky enough to be selected for the Twista Connect programme. This is a mentoring programme run by Cheshire Police. The first session was a great success when students enjoyed a trip to the North Face Climbing Centre. - [TCAT takes over MCFC!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/tcat-takes-over-mcfc/) - We arrived at Manchester City’s stadium, The Etihad and had a tour round the main stadium. It what was really interesting and we got to go in the men’s changing rooms. We had pictures with the men’s playing shirts that they would wear for a match. We had the opportunity to go pitch side and - [Army Residential](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/army-residential/) - A massive well done to the girls who took part in the 5 day Army residential experience before half term. They were AMAZING! They pushed out of their comfort zones and well and truly had a taste of life in the army. They climbed higher and ran further than they have before, they have jumped - [Past student returns for work](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/past-student-returns-for-work/) - We have been very lucky this last week in the Art Department to have Class of 2018 student Mya O’Leary return for a week’s work experience. Mya is at Cronton College studying an Art & Design Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma, and received a grade 9 in her Art GCSE last year. This week in - [More Handball success!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/more-handball-success/) - Our Year 8 Boys Handball team qualified as winners at the U13 District Handball Tournament on 24th January. Massive well done to Thomas Fives-Stoll, Nic Joice, Tom Gilmore, Shaun Hughes, Jorge Donnely, Connor Finch, Jimmy Cornelia, Saywan Ahmed and Diyar Ali. They join our U15 Handball team at the Regional finals in March. Let’s see - [Our Amazing Archers!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-amazing-archers/) - Report from January: For the first time ever two separate rounds were shot by the archers. Eliza Fox shot and scored the first ever Portsmouth round at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School (5 dozen arrows on a 60cm target) and the rest of the archers shot the 252 round (3 dozen arrows - [Past student successes](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/past-student-successes/) - Mrs Scott-Herron attend the Priestley College Awards Evening last night and celebrated some of the fabulous successes of our former students. She said “it was fabulous to see how they have grown, developed and really achieved since leaving Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School and it made me very proud to see they - [Our Christmas Video](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-christmas-video/) - The Boteler Family is the GREATEST. Christmas is a time of giving; and now it is our turn – the staff – to give something back to our amazing young people. Students: this one’s for you. Enjoy the show. - [Teacher of the Year Award](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/teacher-of-the-year-award/) - HUGE congratulations to our Assistant Headteacher Mr Leonard for winning the Teacher of the Year Award at the Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards. We are very proud of him and how he goes above and beyond for all our young people every day. Mr Leonard said: “It was a surprise to be nominated so it’s a - [Mr Koltan's Success](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/mr-koltans-success/) - Congratulations to Mr Koltan who was presented with his Catholic Leadership Qualification at Salford Cathedral on Tuesday Evening. Mrs Scott-Herron attended the serivice and said “we are very proud of Mr Koltan’s achievement and it is very well deserved. He has a strong moral compass and his Christian values underpin all aspects of his practice. - [Boteler's E-Safety Ambassadors](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/botelers-e-safety-ambassadors/) - On Monday 14th January 2019 4 students from Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School attended an E-safety training programme organised by Cheshire Constabulary held at Police Headquarters, Winsford. Georgia Denson, Alice Jennings, Isaac Titchard and Matthew Wernham were equipped with the skills and knowledge to keep themselves and their peers safe. The training - [Boteler duo publish book](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/boteler-duo-publish-book/) - Two members of staff from Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England have teamed up to publish a children’s picture book, which will be released on Saturday 8th December. English Teacher Jane Woodcock has written the story in rhyme, about a young lad leaving home to work on the build of the Manchester Ship Canal. Graphic - [Gold Artsmark Status](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gold-artsmark-status/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School celebrates Gold Artsmark Award Status. Students and staff at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School are celebrating after the school was awarded the Gold Artsmark status. Artsmark is the creative quality standard for schools; accredited by Arts Council England and awarded to schools which actively - [Boteler Blossoms](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/boteler-blossoms/) - Today saw the grand opening of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School’s garden: Boteler Blossoms. In the summer, a Sellafield workforce of 80 employees came together to update the school’s outside learning area. Assistant Headteacher Mrs Anna Mawby commented “the transformation is incredible and we really value Sellafield’s input into our school. Curriculum - [Handball Success!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/handball-success/) - Cheshire Finals for our U15 Handball team! Great to host the Warrington Finals which saw our U15 Boys team qualify for the next round at the Northgate Arena, Chester in March. #teamBOTELER - [Our budding photographer](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-budding-photographer/) - We are very proud of our budding photographer Year 9 student Jonah Holland, who has been busy taking photographs in various churches for our 2018 school Christmas card. The image that was chosen was taken at All Saints’ Church, in Daresbury. The school’s Graphic Designer, Miss Roberts commented: “Jonah has a good eye for detail - [Spreading Christmas Cheer](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/spreading-christmas-cheer/) - To help spread some extra Christmas cheer, the surplus prizes and gifts from our Christmas Fayre have been donated to Warrington and Halton Hospital’s Children’s Department. We thought this would be a wonderful way of giving something back to the community this Christmas time, and hope to bring smiles to a few faces. - [31 years at Boteler](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/31-years-at-boteler/) - 31 years service in a school is a prime example of dedication and commitment and Karen Pownall is no exception to this. Today, Karen leaves her post in catering at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School after 31 years. She has seen many changes in the school, but has always stood firm in - [Inspiring Boteler Boy](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/inspiring-boteler-boy/) - It was great to see former student Grant Clements yesterday, who came to visit his past teachers. Grant is currently a Private with the RMP. He is due to become a Lance Corporal in the next 6 months. Grant said "Boteler laid the foundations to allow me to get where I am today.” we are - [Boteler Boys become Wolves](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/boteler-boys-become-wolves/) - Boteler boys become Wolves. It was a great pleasure to welcome two of our old boys back today. Karlton Bates (class of 2017) and Harry James (class of 2018) both studied GCSE PE and excelled academically and across a number of sports. They now study at Priestley College and are part of the Warrington Wolves - [Worship Group Performance](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/worship-group-performance/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Worship Group were amazing last Friday morning as they lead Collective Worship at the Chester Diocese Headteacher and Senior Leaders' Conference. They were so inspirational and moved the congregation to tears through their singing. We are very proud of them. - [Our Boteler Old Boys](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-boteler-old-boys/) - Mrs Scott-Herron, Head Boy Josh Gosney and Head Girl Lois Smith attended the annual dinner for the Boteler Old Boys. An evening steeped in history, stories and memories which we must preserve going forward. - [Our Remembrance Service](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-remembrance-service/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School held their annual Remembrance Service on Friday 9th November. The service was even more poignant this year, marking 100 years since the end of WW1. The service was attended by the ‘Boteler Old Boys’, some now retired, and others from the services, along with other past students - [Our Land Girl & Soldier](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-land-girl-soldier/) - For the last few week we have been getting ready for our Remembrance service, which takes place on Friday at 10:30am. Our foyer has been decorated, poppies are being sold in Reception, rehearsals have been taking place and Year 7 students have been creating their fabric poppies in Art lessons which Mrs Joice has been - [Literacy Legends](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/literacy-legends/) - Here are our Year 8 'Literacy Legends' wearing their new librarian badges. Our Literacy Legends are responsible for the general upkeep of our school library, the ordering of new books and they are also planning some exciting competitions to fund raise for some new books for our form time Stop, Drop and Read sessions. - [Jonah's fantastic homework](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/jonahs-fantastic-homework/) - Our Year 9 student Jonah Holland has created this outstanding piece of summer holiday homework for English, based on the Sign of the Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (a Sherlock Holmes book). Students could have made a mind map or piece of art based on the book. Jonah said “I found pictures I really - [Our Open Evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/our-open-evening/) - It was a brilliant night last night at our Open Evening. Our school was buzzing with many visitors, and exciting activities in every department. Thank you for all of those who attended; we hope you had as good a time as we did! If you missed it – don’t worry. Our Open Week continues tomorrow, - [Macmillan Bake Sale](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/macmillan-bake-sale/) - We are very proud of our Head Boy , Josh Gosney and Head Girl, Lois Smith for organising the students for our Macmillan bake sale this morning. The cakes were delicious and all home baked. The reason they did it was because it is a perfect chance to catch up over a cuppa, enjoy some - [Year 11 Pre-Public Exam](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/year-11-pre-public-exam/) - On Friday 11th January at 2:30pm, students at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School received their Pre-Public Exam (PPE) results. These exams were sat in December before the Christmas break. Many of the students received an excellent set of exam results acknowledging the hard work and preparation they have put in. For some ## Pages - [home page](https://www.boteler.org.uk/) - OPEN EVENING 202624th September17:00 – 20:00 Headteacher’s Welcomes at 17:30 and 18:30 In 2026, we celebrate our 500th anniversary of the founding of the school. Click here to view our documentary video, plus other previous documents describing the history of the school. As ‘The Boteler Family’, we cast all our care on God because He cares for - [Our Staff](https://www.boteler.org.uk/staff/) - Our school email addresses follow this format: first initialsurname@boteler.org.uk. For example: Mr C Kinsey – ckinsey@boteler.org.ukSenior Leadership Team Mrs B Scott-HerronBMus (Hons), PGCE, PG (Dip), PGCE, NPQHHeadteacher Mr C Kinsey BA (Hons) with QTS, PG (Cert) Senior Deputy Headteacher Mr J Koltan BEng (Hons), PGCE Deputy Headteacher Mr J Leonard BA (Hons), PGCE Deputy Headteacher Mrs A - [](https://www.boteler.org.uk/welcome/) - Headteacher's Welcome Every Child MattersThe ‘Boteler Family’ is something that we wholeheartedly believe in at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, with High Expectations, High Aspirations and High Standards in everything we do. Within our family we have a set of values which are Hope, Compassion and Endurance; because it is ‘Through God, - [Alumni Tours Booking Form](https://www.boteler.org.uk/alumnitours/) - Our Alumni Tours took place in May 2026 as part of our 500th anniversary celebrations. Please click here to visit our Boteler 500 webpage for details about our school's history. - [Careers Learning Journey](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/) - CAREERS PROGRAMME which career? personal guidance meeting the pledge & higher horizons alumni essential skills wyz/ncs apprenticeships awards useful info and links labour market information policy, impact and destinations Post-16 and beyond “Trail Blazing – The Challenge Academy Trust in Warrington is helping to shape the national approach to quality assurance and thus impacting on - [KBS newsetters](https://www.boteler.org.uk/kbs-newsetters/) - KBS Summer 2026 Wellbeing Newsletter July 2026 KBS Newsletter May 2026 Wellbeing Newsletter May 2026 Wellbeing Newsletter March 2026 SAFEGUARDING NEWSLETTER CHRISTMAS 25 Wellbeing Newsletter Christmas 25 Wellbeing Newsletter Mens Mental Health Month Bonfire Night KBS October 2025 Wellbeing Newsletter World Mental Health Day 2025 Wellbeing Newsletter Back to School Safeguaring KBS SUMMER 25 Wellbeing - [](https://www.boteler.org.uk/prospectus/) - The virtual prospectus of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School headteacher’s welcome I am very proud of our school, our Christian Ethos, strong values and high academic standards, all of which support the very highest expectations we have of our students. OFSTED judged us as ‘Good’ school in October 2021 and we are - [Volume 36 - Friday 17th July 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-36-friday-17th-july-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers As we draw ever closer to the end of another successful academic year, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on what has been an incredibly busy and rewarding week at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, especially as this is our last Head’s Herald before we break. - [Literacy](https://www.boteler.org.uk/literacy/) - At Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, we recognise that learning is taught through language. Therefore, making all literacy skills essential for academic and holistic success. As a school, we pride ourselves in being the ‘Boteler family’, as a result we know our students really well. Teachers identify the learners who are weaker readers - [Head's Herald](https://www.boteler.org.uk/headteacher-updates/) - 2025-2026 Volume 36 – Friday 17th July 2026 Volume 35 – Friday 10th July 2026 Volume 34 – Friday 26th June 2026 Volume 33 – Friday 19th June 2026 Volume 32 – Friday 12th June 2026 Volume 31 – Friday 5th June 2026 Volume 30 – Friday 22nd May 2026 Volume 29 – Friday 15th - [Recommended Reads](https://www.boteler.org.uk/recommended-reads/) - Year 7The ‘Wereworld’ series by Curtis JoblingThe ‘Horrible Histories’ series by Terry Deary‘The Wild Robot’ series by Peter Brown‘War Horse’ by Michael Morpurgo‘Wonder’ by RJ Palacio‘The Book Thief’ by Markus ZusakThe ‘Percy Jackson’ series by Rick Riordan‘Chaos Walking’ series by Patrick Ness‘Boy’ by Roald Dahl‘The Zombie Project’ by Alice Nuttall*Non-fiction*Easy read*Additional Challenge Year 8‘The Binding - [Transition](https://www.boteler.org.uk/transition/) - Welcome to our transition section of our website. Please take a look around and contact transition@boteler.org.uk with any questions.September 2026: The First Day – Thursday 3rd September.When the students join us officially as Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School students, on their first day, they are to come through the main school reception - [Volume 35 - Friday 10th July 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-35-friday-10th-july-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers It feels like a bumper edition of the newsletter this week after the absence of the edition due to INSET Day last Friday! I hope you and your families are keeping well and managing to stay cool during this latest heatwave. At school, we are doing everything we can to ensure - [Year 11 Exams](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-11-exams/) - PROVISIONAL Exam Timetable - Summer 2027 GCSE/ BTEC Examinations – student letter 2026 GCSE/BTEC Examinations – parent/carer letter 2026 - [Key Communications for Parents & Carers](https://www.boteler.org.uk/key-communications/) - Click here for our Head's Herald Newsletters. July 2026 GCSE Results 2026 April 2026 Exam and Revision Timetable – Year 11 Uniform Expectations New Uniform Supplier March 2026 MFL Exams – Summer 2026 Parent & carer letter for HPV vaccines Year 11 Easter Exam Revision Timetable 2026 Art exams letter for students - [GCSE Results 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/gcse-results-2026/) - Dear Parents and Carers, I hope that our Year 11 students enjoyed celebrating at their Prom on Thursday evening at The Park Royal Hotel. It was wonderful to see them all looking so smart and enjoying such a memorable occasion. I also hope that your child is now enjoying a well-earned break after completing what - [Mock results parent/carer letter](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/mock-results-parent-carer-letter/) - Dear Parent/Carer Please find enclosed your child’s final Current Mock Result for this academic year. The mock grade for this assessment window is based on the Mock Exams that took place in June. These exams were either full or sections from previously published real exam papers. The current mock grade that has been awarded for - [End of Year report letter](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/end-of-year-report-letter/) - July 2026 Dear Parent/Carer Please find enclosed your child’s end of year report for this academic year. Students have sat assessments in all of their subjects during assessment fortnight (Monday 8th June – Friday 19th June). This may have been a test/exam, an assessed piece of writing or practical piece of work. For the EBacc - [Uniform & Standards](https://www.boteler.org.uk/uniform/) - Buying a school uniform can be an expense and for this reason the uniform has been carefully chosen so that, whilst it is distinctive from those of neighbouring schools, it is also easily obtainable. Our uniform creates our school identity and establishes a sense of pride amongst the students. It is expected that all students - [Volume 34 - Friday 26th June 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-34-friday-26th-june-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers Firstly, I would like to sincerely thank you for your continued support, understanding, and cooperation during this period of exceptionally warm weather. I have been incredibly grateful for the many kind emails and messages I have received regarding the adaptations we have put in place to support both students and staff. - [Volume 33 - Friday 19th June 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-33-friday-19th-june-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers As we move ever closer towards the end of another busy and successful academic year, there is much to celebrate across our Boteler Family. This week, we said goodbye to our wonderful Year 11 students as they completed their GCSE examinations. Our Leavers' Service was a particularly special occasion and, as - [Volume 32 - Friday 12th June 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-32-friday-12th-june-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers Kindness, High Expectations and Working Together One of the greatest strengths of our school community is the balance we strike between kindness, care and high expectations. At times, there can be a perception that secondary schools are driven solely by rules, systems and formalities. Whilst clear structures are important, we prefer - [Alumni](https://www.boteler.org.uk/alumni/) - We invite all members to write about themselves since leaving school, what they have achieved and where they are now. We also have a Wall of Fame in our Careers, Education, Information and Advice study room. These articles inspire our present students to achieve their true potential and set their goals high. Alumni members are - [Volume 31 - Friday 5th June 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-31-friday-5th-june-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you and your family had a restful and enjoyable half term break. Firstly, I would like to extend a very warm welcome back to all of our students. It has been wonderful to see the school full of energy, enthusiasm, and smiling faces once again. The positive start that - [Volume 29 - Friday 15th May 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-29-friday-15th-may-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are all well. Thank you for all of your kind words and support for our Year 11 students. The GCSE examination season is now in full flow, and our students are conducting themselves exceptionally well. They are remaining calm, focused, and determined, and we are incredibly proud of - [Contact Us](https://www.boteler.org.uk/contact-page/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, Grammar School Road, Latchford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1JL 01925 636414 info@boteler.org.uk Do you have a specific enquiry? Please click here to see who to contact. Headteacher: Mrs Beverley Scott-Herron - Please address all your enquiries for the Headteacher for the attention of Miss J Muckley, PA to - [Volume 30 - Friday 22nd May 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-30-friday-22nd-may-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well Huge congratulations to our Year 11 students who are navigating their GCSE examinations brilliantly. We are incredibly proud of the maturity, resilience, and determination they have shown throughout this demanding period. It has been an intense half term, but also one filled with many successes and - [Stay Water Aware](https://www.boteler.org.uk/stay-water-aware/) - Stay Water Aware: Safety Advice for Summer 2026 As we head into the warmer months, Warrington’s waterways—including the Mersey, the Ship Canal, and Lymm Dam—become popular spots. However, even on a warm day, the water remains dangerously cold. The "Float to Live" Technique If you find yourself in the water unexpectedly, do not try - [The Designated Provision](https://www.boteler.org.uk/the-designated-provision/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School has a Local Authority Key Stage 3 and 4 Designated Provision for children with Cognition and Learning Needs. All of the students within the Designated Provision have an Education and Health Care Plan. The students are taught in a calm, nurturing and welcoming self-contained environment. The students - [Year 10 Assessments](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-10-assessments/) - Year 10 MOCK Timetable June 2026 STUDENT TIMETABLE Year 10 Assessments – June 2026 – Letter for students Year 10 Assessments – June 2026 – Letter to parents/carers - [Year 10 Assessments - June 2026 - Letter to parents/carers](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-10-assessments-june-2026-letter-to-parents-carers/) - Dear Parent/Carer Year 10 Mock Exam Timetable Your child’s mock examinations start on Thursday 11th June and end on Wednesday 1st July 2026. Click here for exam timetable. A personalised timetable showing the room and seat number will be sent out nearer the time. The JCQ Information for Candidates Written Exams outline the rules for - [Year 10 Assessments - June 2026 - Letter for students](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-10-assessments-june-2026-letter-for-students/) - Dear Student Year 10 Mock Exam Timetable Your mock examinations start on Thursday 11th June and end on Wednesday 1 July 2026. Click here for the exam timetable. Your personalised exam timetable with your room and seat number will be sent out nearer the time. The JCQ Information for Candidates Regulations can be found - [SEND](https://www.boteler.org.uk/send/) - Please contact our SENDCo Ben Large with any queries on blarge@boteler.org.uk Please click here for our Designated Provision information. Click here for the SEND Policy and other school policies. Click here for Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments in Exams and Assessments At Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, we believe that every - [Key Stage 3 Assessments 2025-2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/key-stage-3-assessments/) - YEAR 9 TIMETABLE KS3 Assessments JUNE 2026 PDF.pdf YEAR 8 TIMETABLE KS3 Assessments JUNE 2026 PDF.pdf YEAR 7 TIMETABLE KS3 Assessments JUNE 2026 PDF.pdf - [KS3 WA2 Internal Assessments](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/ks3-wa2-internal-assessments/) - Dear Parent/Carer, KS3 WA2 Internal Assessments: 8th June – 19th June 2026 Students will be sitting their final Working At (WA) assessment of this academic year in all of their subjects during assessment fortnight (Monday 8th June – Friday 19th June 2026). This may take the form of a test or an assessed piece of - [Volume 28 - Friday 8th May 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-28-friday-8th-may-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers As we approach the beginning of the main GCSE examination period on Monday, I wanted to take a moment, on behalf of the whole school community, to wish all of our wonderful Year 11 students the very best of luck. Whilst some students have already completed speaking assessments and a small - [Volume 27 - Friday 1st May 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-27-friday-1st-may-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your continued support and for the strong working partnership we share. It is something I value deeply, and I am truly grateful for the role you play in supporting both the school and your children. A huge thank you for all your - [Volume 26 - Friday 24th April 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-26-friday-24th-april-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers Boteler 500 – A Remarkable Week of Celebration This week has been a truly special one for our whole school community as we have marked and celebrated the 500th anniversary of Sir Thomas Boteler, with our official anniversary falling this Sunday. It is not every day a school has the privilege - [Religious Studies Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/rs-curriculum/) - curriculum map Golden Threads Curriculum Intent:Religious Studies is a core subject taught by specialist teachers. Building on the rich Christian heritage of our school community, we aim to deepen students’ understanding of Christianity as a living and diverse faith and its foundational role in shaping societies. Our intention is to spark students’ curiosity, deepen their - [RS Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/rs-curriculum-map/) - [Exam and Revision Timetable - Year 11](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/exam-and-revision-timetable-year-11/) - Dear Parents and Carers As we approach the start of the GCSE exams, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support and collaboration. As you will be aware, the GCSE exams begin on Friday 1st May and last for six weeks. I have met with the Year 11 students - [Vacancies](https://www.boteler.org.uk/vacancies/) - {{CODEMNTApi}} It is with regret that Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is unable to pay recruitment expenses, unless an agreement prior to interview has been made. Rehabilitation of Offenders Disclosure Form Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy TCAT DBS and Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy Staff Code of Conduct  - [Year 5](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-5/) - Welcome to the Year 5 Transition webpage.Please contact transition@boteler.org.uk if you would like a Tour of our school, have a query or would like to be added to our database to receive more information and updates.We hold various transition events throughout the school year. Check back for updates. - [Summer Camp](https://www.boteler.org.uk/summer-camp/) - Why Summer Camp? Summer Camp is for all Year 6 students who are joining us in September. Get to know your school, make new friends, be able to find your way around. Work with the Year 9 Ambassadors and complete activities in a fun environment. Get high school ready! Summer Camp helps with: Improvement in - [Uniform Expectations](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/uniform-expectations/) - Dear Parents and Carers Just a gentle reminder please that tights are compulsory as part of our school uniform and this expectation remains in place. I really do understand and appreciate the weather is beginning to feel warmer; however, from the outset I have been explicit about this expectation and the timeframe attached to it. - [New Uniform Supplier](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/new-uniform-supplier/) - Introduction of New School Uniform Supplier – Touchline Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing to formally introduce our new school uniform supplier, Touchline. We are very pleased to be working in partnership with them, and they are fully committed to providing a high-quality and reliable service for all of our families. A key priority - [Five Centuries Strong - Our 500th Anniversary](https://www.boteler.org.uk/boteler500/) - 1926 booklet 1976 booklet grammar school to church school: 1986 - 2019 It started with 500 gold marks and one man’s vision: this is the story of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, and the legacy, of Sir Thomas Boteler.The name Boteler is rooted in the Old French translation of “bouteiller,” meaning a - [Ofsted Report – A Proud Moment for Our School Community](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/ofsted2026/) - Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing to share the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection and to thank you for your continued support. We are absolutely delighted to report that the school has been judged as “Expected” in all of the new inspection categories. While the word “Expected” may sound modest, I want to reassure - [Ofsted](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ofsted/) - ofsted report 2026 Ofsted Report – A Proud Moment for Our School CommunityWe are absolutely delighted to report that the school has been judged as “Expected” in all of the new inspection categories. Under the new, much more rigorous framework, this judgement represents a very good standard of education. The bar set by Ofsted is now - [Ofsted 2021](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ofsted/ofsted-2021/) - In October 2021, we were graded a ‘Good’ school. This was the first routine inspection of the school since 2014, and this is the first time in the history of the school that it has been judged as ‘Good’. Inspectors met with the Headteacher, the senior leadership team, middle leaders and a range of teaching - [Term Dates](https://www.boteler.org.uk/term-dates/) - School term dates 2025 - 26 AUTUMN TERM 2025OPEN – Thursday 4th September 2025CLOSE – Thursday 23rd October 2025OPEN – Monday 3rd November 2025CLOSE – Friday 19th December 2025 SPRING TERM 2026OPEN – Monday 5th January 2026CLOSE – Friday 13th February 2026OPEN – Tuesday 24th February 2026CLOSE – Thursday 2nd April 2026Easter Weekend – Friday 3rd - [Exams & Performance](https://www.boteler.org.uk/exams/) - policies & information Year 11 exams Year 10 Assessments KS3 assessments access arrangements and reasonable adjustments Performance data 202320242025Progress 8 Score-0.27-0.24N/AAttainment 8 Score40.01 (A8 Est 43.01)41.5 (A8 Est 43.3)46.1Standard pass (grade 4+) in both English and Maths55%54%62%Strong pass (grade 5+) in both English and Maths30%30%41%EBacc average point score (EBacc APS)3.413.534.10EBacc % Entry44%65%58%Click here to visit our - [Policy and Destinations](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/policy-and-destinations/) - Please click here for the Careers Policy Please click here for the Provider Access Policy Statement (Baker Clause Statement) Measuring the impact of our careers programme We were selected to take part in the Pilot CIRS review (Careers impact review) across the TCAT schools, and an action plan is now in place for TCAT and - [Volume 25 - Friday 27th March 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-25-friday-27th-march-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. It has been an incredibly busy yet highly productive week, and it is hard to believe that this is the final Head’s Herald of the term, as we break up next week on Maundy Thursday for the Easter holiday. At the heart of our school is - [MFL Exams - Summer 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/mfl-exams-summer-2026/) - Dear Parent / Carer, Modern Foreign Language Exams Summer 2026 The real French and Spanish speaking exams are taking place on the following dates after the Easter break: · Wednesday 22nd April – French · Friday 24th April – French · Wednesday 29th April – Spanish I will confirm the dates and times for each - [Year 11 Easter Exam Revision Timetable 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/year-11-easter-exam-revision-timetable-2026/) - Year 11 Easter Exam Revision Timetable 2026 Dear Parent/ Carer, As we approach the last term for Year 11, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your ongoing support and cooperation. The approaching Easter holiday is a crucial time for student’s exam preparation where sufficient revision can make a significant difference - [Volume 24 - Friday 20th March 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-24-friday-20th-march-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. It has been wonderful to enjoy some improved weather recently, and the students have certainly appreciated being back out on the field. We will continue to take this on a day-by-day basis, as the weather remains unpredictable, but it is always a pleasure to see our - [Boteler 500 Service booking form](https://www.boteler.org.uk/500-booking-form/) - Loading… - [Key Stage 4 Exams and Assessments 2025-2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-assessments/) - Art exams letter for students Art exam letter for parents/carers GCSE/ BTEC Examinations – student letter GCSE/BTEC Examinations – parent/carer letter KS4 Year 10 WA1 Assessments KS4 YEAR 10 WA1 ASSESSMENT TIMETABLE AMENDED - MOCK II Timetable Feb 2026 STUDENT COPY Summer 2026 Exam Timetable Click here for our Keeping Boteler - [Art exam letter for parents/carers](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/art-exam-letter-for-parents-carers/) - Dear Parent/Carer GCSE Examinations: ART Your child’s art exam dates are: Group 11B: 31 MARCH and 20 APRIL 2026 Group 11C: 1 APRIL and 21 APRIL 2026 They will have 10 hours to complete their exam piece or pieces. For timed Art examinations, candidates may take into the examination room any preparatory supporting studies, work - [Art exams letter for students](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/art-exams-letter-for-students/) - Dear Student, GCSE Examinations: ART Your art exam dates are: Group 11B: 31 MARCH and 20 APRIL 2026 Group 11C: 1 APRIL and 21 APRIL 2026 You will have 10 hours to complete your exam piece or pieces. For timed Art examinations, candidates may take into the examination room any preparatory supporting studies, work journals, - [Volume 23 - Friday 13th March 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-23-friday-13th-march-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. I can only apologise as I seem to have jinxed the weather with the mere mention of Spring — it appears to have rained ever since! I will take full responsibility for that. However, I would really appreciate your support regarding something that is truly weather-related: - [Options](https://www.boteler.org.uk/options/) - options evening presentation the options booklet a guide to gcse options Which subject? Options form Year 9 Options Evening 2026Year 9 Options Evening, takes place on Thursday 12th March 2026 at 18:00 in the School Hall.This is a compulsory event for all Year 9 students and their parents/carers, as the options process will determine the - [Mock Results March 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/mock-results-march-2026/) - Dear Parent/Carer - [Volume 22 - Friday 6th March 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-22-friday-6th-march-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. It is wonderful to see the sunshine at last, and I hope it is a sign that spring is on its way. The brighter weather certainly helps to lift everyone’s spirits. Our Year 11 students are continuing to perform well in their mock examinations, and I - [Parents and Carers](https://www.boteler.org.uk/parents-and-carers/) - What your child is learning - curriculum maps arbor psb Home School Agreement Parents' Evenings key communications Click here for the presentation (as a PDF) from our Parent Forum – KS4 Exam Preparation and study skills.Click here for the presentation (as a PDF) from our Parent Forum – Supporting your child with ADHD - [Parents Supporting Boteler](https://www.boteler.org.uk/parents-supporting-boteler/) - Parents Supporting Boteler is a body of parents/carers, representing parents/carers, run by parents /carers with the support of the school. We want to develop a partnership between the school and parents/carers which not only bring about positive changes in students’ learning, behaviour and results but also enhances the well-being of the students and school and - [Year 10 Parents' Evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/year10parentsevening/) - Dear Parent/Carer Year 10 Parents’ Evening Monday 16th March 2026 15:30-19:00 I would like to invite you to our Parents’ Evening on Monday 16th March. This is an important evening where you can discuss your child’s progress to date in their GCSE/BTEC qualifications with subject teachers. This Parents’ Evening will be face to face in - [Volume 21 - Friday 27th February 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-21-friday-27th-february-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers Welcome back after half term. We hope everyone had a lovely and restful break and that students have returned refreshed and ready to learn. Although it has been a short week, it has certainly been a packed one here at school, with lots of positive activity taking place across all year - [Policies](https://www.boteler.org.uk/policies/) - All of the following policies are presented in PDF format. Accessibility Policy Admissions Policy 2026 Admissions Policy 2025 Anti-Bullying Policy Assessment Policy Attendance Policy Behaviour Policy (STB Appendix) Behaviour Principles Careers Policy CCTV Policy Charging and Remissions Policy Child In Care Policy Collective Worship Policy E-Safety Policy Emergency Closure Policy Equality and Diversity Policy Examination - [GCSE/ BTEC Examinations - student letter](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/gcse-btec-examinations-student-letter/) - Dear Student GCSE/ BTEC Examinations: Summer 2026 The summer GCSE/BTEC exam season begins on Tuesday 5 May 2026 and this is the start of a very critical time in your education and future. This letter and the supplementary documents are extremely important so please read them carefully. Please note that the Art exams and Modern - [GCSE/BTEC Examinations - parent/carer letter](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/gcse-btec-examinations-parent-carer-letter/) - Dear parent/carer GCSE/ BTEC Examinations: Summer 2026 The summer GCSE/BTEC exam season begins on Tuesday 6 May 2026 and this is the start of a very critical time in your child’s education and future. This letter and the supplementary documents are extremely important so please read them carefully. The Art and Modern Foreign Language Speaking - [History](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/history/) - Qualification Details EDEXCEL GCSE History What you will study: Medicine through Time Elizabethan England Superpower Relations and the Cold War USA Home and Abroad (Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War) How you will be assessed: 3 examinations: Paper 1: Thematic Study and Historic Environment (Medicine through Time) – 1 hour 15 minutes Paper - [Volume 20 - Friday 13th February 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-20-friday-13th-february-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers As we reach the end of this half term, I would like to thank you sincerely for your continued support. It is greatly appreciated and plays an important role in the success of our school community. After half term, we will be placing a renewed focus on a few key areas - [Year 10 WA1 Feb 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/year-10-wa1-feb-2026/) - Dear Parent/Carer - [Sport Science Revision](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/sport-science-revision/) - Dear Parent/Carer With Year 11 mock exams fast approaching, I wanted to make you aware of the support and revision available to students studying Cambridge National Sport Science. The exam unit is 40% of students’ overall grade and will be sat in May 2026, this is a real exam. Students will sit the next round - [Volume 19 - Friday 6th February 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-19-friday-6th-february-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers What a busy week. As you will be aware we had Ofsted visiting us and I am delighted to say it went really well. I am incredibly proud of our school community. While I am not permitted to share the outcome of the inspection at this stage, I can say with - [Years 7, 8 & 9 WA1](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/years-7-8-9-wa1/) - Dear Parent/Carer, Please find your child’s academic report for Working At One (WA1) in accompaniment to this letter. Students have sat assessments in all of their subjects during assessment fortnight (Monday 5th January – Friday 16th January). This may have been a test/exam, an assessed piece of writing or practical piece of work. For the - [Music Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/music-curriculum/) - Music development plan In our Music curriculum we believe we are able to foster the talents and ambitions of all our young people through a knowledge-rich curriculum. We have faith in our actions and trust our judgement as we are safe in the knowledge our curriculum is broad, challenging and will holistically develop our students.Providing every child - [Volume 18 - Friday 30th January 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-18-friday-30th-january-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. Over recent weeks, we have been carefully reviewing a number of operational considerations to ensure that the exams run smoothly and with minimum disruption for those sitting them and to ensure that all students are fully supported. Our priority at all times is to safeguard students’ - [Safeguarding & Wellbeing](https://www.boteler.org.uk/safeguarding/) - Wellbeing support Our Wellbeing Ambassadors have created a thoughtful video for Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, where they asked students what “belonging” means to them. With this year’s theme, “This Is My Place”, focusing on the importance of children’s sense of belonging, our ambassadors have captured heartfelt responses from students across the school. This video - [Year 11 Mock Exams - modification](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/year-11-mock-exams-modification/) - Dear Parents and Carers I am writing to inform you of a modification to the forthcoming mock examination dates and to offer my sincere apologies for both the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause. Over recent weeks, we have been carefully reviewing a number of operational considerations to ensure that the exams run - [Volume 17 - Friday 23rd January 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-17-friday-23rd-january-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. The weeks are certainly flying by, and school life continues to be extremely busy and purposeful. I would like to thank you for your ongoing support, which plays a vital role in ensuring our students thrive. The Period 6 sessions for our Year 11 students are - [The Pastoral System](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/pastoral/) - belonging charter year 7 year 8 year 9 year 10 year 11 Our pastoral system uses the traditional horizontal system where students are placed in tutor groups with students from the same year group. The size of the cohort will determine how many tutor groups there are in each year group.The system allows students to - [Year 9 Parents Evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/year-9-parents-evening/) - Dear Parent/Carer Year 9 Parents’ Evening Monday 9th February 2026 15:30-19:00 I would like to invite you to our Parents’ Evening on Monday 9th February. This is an important evening where you can discuss with subject teachers your child’s progress and possible Option choices and suitability of subjects for your child. This Parents’ Evening - [Volume 16 - Friday 16th January 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-16-friday-16th-january-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are all well. We have had another very successful week in school, and I am sure you will have seen from our social media communications the wide range of opportunities and activities currently taking place. If you do not already follow our social media channels, I would strongly - [Options Evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/options-evening/) - Dear Parent/Carer We are writing to inform you about our upcoming Year 9 Options Evening, which will take place on Thursday 12th March 2026 at 18:00 in the School Hall. This is a compulsory event for all Year 9 students and their parents/carers, as the options process will determine the subjects your child - [2026 Mock exams 2 - Student letter](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/2026-mock-exams-2-student-letter/) - Dear Student Year 11 Mock Exam Timetable The final round of mock exams starts on Tuesday 24 February and ends on Tuesday 10 March 2026. Additional dates have been scheduled for non-written exams – so please check the timetable carefully. Click here for the exam timetable. Here is a link to the JCQ Information - [2026 Mock exams 2 - Parent/Carer letter](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/2026-mock-exams-2-parent-carer-letter/) - Dear Parent/Carer Year 11 Mock Exam Timetable The final round of mock exams starts on Tuesday 24 February and ends on Tuesday 10 March 2026. The timetable can be viewed by clicking here and also includes additional dates for non-written exams – so please check the timetable carefully. Exams are conducted under the JCQ Regulations - [Tyn-y-Felin - Worship Ambassadors](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/tyn-y-felin-worship-ambassadors/) - 9th January 2026 Dear Parents/Carers We are excited to offer our Worship Ambassadors the opportunity to attend a residential trip to Tyn-y-Felin, a fantastic outward bounds centre located on the beautiful island of Anglesey. Your child has shown great dedication and commitment as a Worship Ambassador this year and we would like to reward - [Volume 15 - Friday 9th January 2026](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-15-friday-9th-january-2026/) - Dear Parents/Carers Happy New Year to you all. We have made an excellent start to 2026, and this is despite the challenging cold weather. Our students have been outstanding, and I would like to thank you sincerely for your continued support. I am particularly grateful for the way families have supported the introduction - [Period 6](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/period-6/) - Dear Parent/Carer Year 11 students will have their Mock Exam Results Assembly during Period 5 on Monday 5th January, where students will receive an envelope containing their Mock Results. The purpose of the assembly is for students to experience the feeling on the real GCSE results day in August. Results will also be - [Test 2](https://www.boteler.org.uk/test-2/) - fbgabgadb - [Admissions](https://www.boteler.org.uk/admissions/) - click here to apply click here for our supplementary form Admissions Consultation 2026-27Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is a member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which is a multi-academy Trust with 12 academies within the Warrington local authority area. Legally, TCAT is the Admissions Authority for all its member academies and has - [Academy Sports+ LJMU day](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/academy-sports-ljmu-day/) - Dear Parent/Carer Academy Sports+ students are invited to the second of three Sports Science Experience Day hosted at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). As pioneers in sports science degrees, and ranked 6th globally for sports science research, LJMU is uniquely positioned to offer students a world-class, hands-on learning experience. The experience days are designed to - [Y11 Mock Report letter](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/y11-mock-report-letter/) - Dear Parent/Carer Please find enclosed your child’s Mock Exam Results. These grades are based on the Mock Exams that took place in November. These exams were either full or sections from previously published real exam papers. GCSE Grading Structure As mentioned in previous correspondence, a significant change that has taken place within education is - [Trips](https://www.boteler.org.uk/trips/) - Please note that this list is a guide and all trips are subject to change. Attendance on any visit will, as always will be subject to a student maintaining high standards of attitude to learning, behaviour and attendance. We reserve the right to refuse any child a place on this visit should their behaviour and/or - [Year 11 Parents' Evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/year-11-parents-evening-2/) - Dear Parent/Carer Year 11 Parents’ Mock Exam Results Evening Parents’ Evening Monday 12th January 2026, 15:30-19:00 We will be emailing a copy of your child’s mock results on Monday 5th January in advance of Year 11 Parents’ Evening which will be held in school on Monday 12th January. Bookings for this Parents’ Evening are - [Volume 14 - Friday 19th December 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-14-friday-19th-december-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers Season’s greetings! I hope this message finds you well and in good spirits as we approach the festive season. I can hardly believe we have reached the final Head’s Herald edition of 2025 — what an extraordinary term it has been! As we prepare to enjoy the holidays, it’s important to - [KS4 Year 10 WA1 Assessments](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/ks4-year-10-wa1-assessments/) - December 2025 Dear Parent/Carer, KS4 Year 10 WA1 Internal Assessments: 19 – 30 January 2025 Students will be sitting their first Working At (WA) assessment in all their subjects during assessment fortnight (Monday 19 January – Friday 30 January 2026). This may take the form of a test or an assessed piece of writing/practical piece - [Volume 13 - Friday 12th December 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-13-friday-12th-december-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. As we approach the end of term, I would like to thank you all for your continued support, especially during this busy period leading up to Christmas. Your partnership makes a significant difference to our school community, and it is truly appreciated. As a reminder, even - [Cinema Reward Trip](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/cinema-reward-trip/) - Dear Parents and Carers, Thank you for confirming that your child will be attending the cinema reward trip to Warrington Cineworld on Friday 19th December 2025. The film will now begin at 10:00, therefore students are required to meet staff at the cinema for 09:30 to allow time for registration and seating. Students do not - [Chester Zoo - Boteler Engagement Programme](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/chester-zoo-boteler-engagement-programme/) - Dear Parent/Carer, Your child has been selected to take part in a special visit to Chester Zoo as part of the Boteler Engagement Programme. This programme aims to support students with re-engagement in school life by offering positive experiences beyond the classroom, helping them develop confidence, curiosity, teamwork and appropriate social behaviours in a new - [Academy Sport+ LJMU Day 1](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/academy-sport-ljmu-day-1/) - Dear Parent/Carer Academy Sports+ students are invited to the first of three Sports Science Experience Day hosted at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). As pioneers in sports science degrees, and ranked 6th globally for sports science research, LJMU is uniquely positioned to offer students a world-class, hands-on learning experience. The experience days are designed to - [KS3 WA1 Assessments](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/ks3-wa1/) - Dear Parent/Carer, KS3 WA1 Internal Assessments: 5th -16th January 2026 Students will be sitting their first Working At (WA) assessment of this academic year in all of their subjects during assessment fortnight (Monday 5th January – Friday 16th January 2026). This may take the form of a test or an assessed piece of writing/practical piece - [Wider Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/bwc/) - BWC timetable At Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School we really value the wider curriculum. We believe in offering our students a deep, broad and balanced ‘whole’ curriculum that will allow them to have a wide range of academic, creative, practical, sporting and character-building experiences.To ensure that each and every one of our - [Volume 12 - Friday 5th December 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-12-friday-5th-december-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers What a wonderful week it has been in school. On Wednesday evening, we were delighted to take part in the Christmas Come to TCAT celebration at Parr Hall. It was an amazing event that brought together all academies across the trust - primary, secondary and college - for a truly impressive - [Reward Event Invitation](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/reward-event-invitation/) - Reward EVENT Invitation – Friday 19th December 2025 Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing to inform you that there is the opportunity for your child to attend a trip to Warrington Cineworld on Friday 19th December 2025. We have been awaiting a response from the cinema regarding availability for the last day of - [Volume 11 - Friday 28th November 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-11-friday-28th-november-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. We are nearly in advent, and it does not seem long ago since I was saying welcome back after the October half term. The Year 11 mocks examinations are nearly at an end, and the students have been brilliant. This means that before the young people - [Senior Leadership Team](https://www.boteler.org.uk/slt/) - slt responsibilities Mrs B Scott-HerronBMus (Hons), PGCE, PG (Dip), PGCE, NPQHHeadteacher Mr C Kinsey BA (Hons) with QTS, PG (Cert) Senior Deputy Headteacher Mr J Koltan BEng (Hons), PGCE Deputy Headteacher Mr J Leonard BA (Hons), PGCE Deputy Headteacher Mrs A Mawby BEd (Hons) Assistant Headteacher Mr S MasonBSc (Hons), PGCE Assistant Headteacher - [Volume 10 - Friday 21st November 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-10-friday-21st-november-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. We are entering a really cold spell at the moment so please can you ensure that your child is appropriately clothed for school. I appreciate they may want to wear a hoody for extra warmth on the way to school. However, it must be removed on - [Year 7 Parents' Evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/year-7-parents-evening-2/) - 21st November 2025 Dear Parents/Carers Year 7 Parents’ Evening Monday 8th December 2025 15.30-19.00 We would like to invite you to a Parents’ Evening on Monday 8th December 2025 This Parents’ Evening will be face to face in school and all teachers are looking forward to having conversations in person. We will be - [Governors' Meeting Dates](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors-meeting-dates/) - LGCB Governor meetings 16:00-18:00 18th September 2025 20th November 2025 5th February 2026 2nd April 2026 21st May 2026 16th July 2026 Ethos Governor meetings 08:00-10:00 Term 1 22nd October 2025 Term 2 11th February 2026 Term 3 13th May 2026 Click here for the Register - [The Governors](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/the-governors/) - Name Governor Category Appointed By Start of Term End of Term Mrs Beverley Scott-Herron Headteacher 01/09/2014 Ex-officio By virtue of role Mr Geraint Williams Foundation Chester Diocese 05/12/2019 10/05/2026 Mr Peter Speed Foundation Warrington Education Trust 06/06/2023 05/06/2027 Vacant Foundation Liverpool Diocese Revd Robert Icke Foundation Ex-officio Chester Diocese 03/10/2019 Foundation ex-officio By virtue of - [Volume 9 - Friday 14th November 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-9-friday-14th-november-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers What a week it has been here in school — it has certainly been a full and memorable one. On Tuesday, we were proud to host not one, but two significant events. First, our whole school community came together for our annual Remembrance Service — a cherished and important tradition at - [Volume 8 - Friday 7th November 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-8-friday-7th-november-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers Welcome back and I hope you had a wonderful half term. It is wonderful to see all my young people again and I have enjoyed spending time catching up with them. A few uniform updates for you. The new skirt trials are going well. The pilot group are doing a tremendous - [Parents'/Carers' Evenings](https://www.boteler.org.uk/parents-evenings/) - Click here for our Parents' Evening booking system. Parents’/carers’ evenings are held for each year; parents/carers are invited into school to discuss their child’s progress in detail. We are looking forward to a return of face to face parents evening for this academic year. Correspondence and reminders are always sent out in proximity to the - [The Cheshire and Warrington Pledge Partnership & Higher Horizons](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pledge-partnership/) - We are working closely with The Cheshire and Warrington Pledge Partnership to ensure that our students receive support from employers, universities and training providers and we are delighted to announce that STB COE High School have teamed up with Cavendish Nuclear. Our Enterprise Advisor is Steven Walsh, Head of Project Management Assurance and Governance at - [History Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/history-curriculum/) - Key stage 3 key stage 4 curriculum map At Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, our aim in History is to deliver a curriculum that equips our students with both knowledge and transferable skills, ensuring that each is explicitly developed and interwoven. We believe that the study of History should form a key - [TCAT Teacher Trainee Alumni](https://www.boteler.org.uk/tcat-teacher-trainee-alumni/) - Mr Davies Secondary: Lymm High School A-Levels: Lymm High Sixth Form Biology Physics Business Studies Sport Undergraduate: The University of Newcastle BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences Postgraduate/SCITT: TCAT and Liverpool John Moores University Secondary Science Rugby Career: England u16/18 Newcastle Falcons Rotherham Titans Lymm RFC Head Coach Quote: “TCAT provided an amazing teacher training course where - [Computer Science curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/cs-curriculum/) - At Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School our aim is to offer a challenging and engaging computing curriculum that promotes computational thinking and digital creativity. We want students to develop a love of learning for the subject and for them to be digitally literate to enable them to succeed in a rapidly changing - [Behaviour and Standards](https://www.boteler.org.uk/behaviour-and-standards/) - Home School Agreement Banned Items Staff and Student Charter to meet expected high standards for learningStaff will:Arrive punctually to classrooms and greet all students at the door.Ensure uniform is of the appropriate standard and issue instructions regarding the first activity to engage the students.Take the register using the lesson monitor system and report any missing - [Our School](https://www.boteler.org.uk/our-school/) - [Maths Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/maths-curriculum/) - Key stage 3 curriculum map Our aim at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is to offer an ambitious and well-sequenced Mathematics curriculum, which is rich in declarative, procedural and conditional knowledge. It is designed to spark curiosity and creativity, build resilience through adapting to challenges and prepare students well for every-day life - [News](https://www.boteler.org.uk/news/) - [Curriculum Implementation](https://www.boteler.org.uk/curriculum/implementation/) - The focus for curriculum design at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is based on developing a love for learning and an awareness of the key areas of both subject knowledge and key concepts that our students need to know and understand. Preparation to enter the world of work and further/higher education via - [Through God, we Care](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ethos/) - siams reports smsc policy Ethos Celebrations good news newsletter Mission Statement – ‘Through God, we care’Our three Christian values are Hope, Endurance and Compassion.Our Christian Vision:As ‘The Boteler Family’, we cast all our care on God because He cares for us (1Peter 5:7). Inspired by the God of Hope, guided by the Compassion of Christ - [SMSC](https://www.boteler.org.uk/smsc/) - Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development SMSC is embedded into our vision, ethos and values of our school. It is woven into all areas of the curriculum and plays a pivotal role in ensuring that our young people are confident and responsible citizens. Through our values of Hope, Compassion and Endurance we aim to - [English Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/english-curriculum/) - curriculum map Our aim at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is to deliver a curriculum that sets a high standard of language and literacy through equipping our students with a strong command of the spoken and written word and to ignite a love for literature through widespread reading for enjoyment. Through their - [What your child is learning](https://www.boteler.org.uk/what-your-child-is-learning/) - Curriculum Maps English Maths Computer Science Drama Design Technology - Resistant Materials Design Technology - Food Technology Geography History PE RE Science Sports Science - [Geography Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/geography-curriculum-map/) - [Curriculum intent](https://www.boteler.org.uk/curriculum/intent/) - The fundamental aim of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is to transform the life-chances of our young people by focussing on removing barriers to learning and raising standards, particularly the basic life skills of literacy and numeracy, as well as employability skills through the Skills Builder programme which is rooted in all - [Music](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/music/) - Qualification Details Eduqas GCSE Music What you will study: You will develop your performance skills, both as a soloist and playing in an ensemble. You will have lots of time to practise and try out different styles of music on your chosen instrument or voice. You will also develop your composition skills through experimenting - [Volume 7 - Friday 24th October 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-7-friday-24th-october-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. I do not know where the time has gone and now, we find ourselves at the end of half term one. It has been incredibly busy yet rewarding and I am so very proud of everything we have achieved. Thank you for all your support, it - [Post-16 and beyond](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/post16/) - Colleges: Key stage 4 into 5 transition We aim for our students to have had access to a successful careers guidance programme and this will be reflected in the numbers of students progressing to destinations such as apprenticeships, technical routes, sixth form colleges, further education colleges, universities or employment Priestley College Principal James Gresty has - [Exam policies and information for candidates](https://www.boteler.org.uk/exam-policies/) - Click here for Mr Kinsey's Exam Preparation Guide TCAT Child Protection Safeguarding Policy STBHS Ofqual-student-guide- Information-for-candidates-Privacy-Notice_ JCQ-AI-poster-for-students Preparing-to-sit-your-exams JCQ-Social-Media-Infographic Word Processing Policy 2025-Unauthorised-Items-poster Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments Policy IFC-Coursework_Assessments_2025_FINAL IFC-On-Screen_Examinations_2025_FINAL IFC-Written_Examinations_2025_FINAL Internal Appeals Procedure (Post Results Appeals) Internal-appeals-procedures (Access Arrangements and Special Consideration) Internal-appeals-procedures (Internal Assessment Decisions) JCQ-ICE-Warning-to-candidates-2025 Use of Artificial Intelligence in Exams - [Year 8 Parent's Evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/year-8-parents-evening/) - 23rd October 2025 Dear Parents/Carers Year 8 Parents’ Evening Monday 10th November 2025 15.30-19.00 We would like to invite you to a Parents’ Evening on Monday 10th November 2025 This Parents’ Evening will be face to face in school and all teachers are looking forward to having conversations in person. We will be using School - [Skills Builder](https://www.boteler.org.uk/skills-builder/) - Developing students to be fully prepared for the world of work and their future is part of our career’s educations. To enable us to succeed in this we work closely with the Careers and Enterprise Company and The Skills Builder Partnership.Skills Builder partnership vision is ‘For everyone to build their essential skills to succeed.’ The Skills - [Case Studies](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers-programme/case-studies/) - Gatsby Benchmark 1 – A Stable Careers programme Every school should have an embedded programme of careers education and guidance that is known and understood by pupils, parents and carers, staff, governors, employers and other agencies. Criteria for schools Every school should have a stable, structured careers programme that has the explicit backing of governors, - [PD Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pd-curriculum-map/) - Year 7 PSHE Curriculum Journey Year 8 PSHE Curriculum Journey Year 9 PSHE Curriculum Journey Year 10 PSHE Curriculum Journey Year 11 PSHE Curriculum Journey - [Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments](https://www.boteler.org.uk/exams/access-arrangements-and-reasonable-adjustments/) - Communicate-Ed video: https://www.communicate-ed.org.uk/guidance-for-parents-carers-and-students-about-access-arrangements/watch-the-session Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments Policy Guidance-regarding-parentalcandidate-requests-for-access-arrangements-when-the-centre-has-no-evidence-of-need_25_ JCQ_Parent_guidance_information_sheet Word Processing Policy Memory Aid For a Scribe Memory Aid For a Reader - [Careers Programme](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers-programme/) - case studies - [Personal Development](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pd/) - Skills Builder essential skills the day online news relationships & sex education post-16 pathways student voice Rainbow Flag Award ethos SMSC development safeguarding & wellbeing PD (pshe) curriculum inspire programme british values As a Church School, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School prides itself on the development of the ‘whole child’. Our Personal - [Rainbow Flag Award](https://www.boteler.org.uk/rainbow-flag-award/) - We were awarded The Rainbow Flag Award in July 2025. The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework that recognises schools and colleges for demonstrating positive LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility. The Rainbow Flag Award encourages a whole-organisation approach to inclusion, while also supporting strategies to challenge and combat all forms of LGBTQphobia. By - [Relationships & Sex Education](https://www.boteler.org.uk/rse/) - Our Relationships and Sex Education program is embedded within our Personal Development curriculum and is distinct. All students get timetabled lessons fortnightly and form time discussions in addition to assemblies and other input from outside agencies. If you would like to withdraw your child from sex education within RSE, please complete and return this form. The - [Labour Market Information](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/lmi/) - A great place to explore Labour Market Information is the LMIForALL website at: https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/explore_lmi/ Students can use data from LMIForALL above and combine it with research on https://icould.com/ to discover different roles, workplaces and how the subjects they are studying, or hoping to study, can get them there. There is also a useful skills and interests - [Awards & Qualifications](https://www.boteler.org.uk/awards-qualifications/) - [Travel and Tourism](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/travel-and-tourism/) - Qualification Details BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Travel and Tourism (GCSE equivalent) Who is it for? The Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Travel and Tourism (603/7048/8) is for learners who want to acquire sector-specific applied knowledge through vocational contexts by studying the aims, products and services of different travel - [Sport](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/sport/) - Qualification Details Cambridge National Sport Science Level 1 / Level 2 (GCSE Equivalent) What you will study: The OCR Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Sport Science is aimed at students aged 14-16 years and will develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills that can be used in the Exercise, Physical Activity, Sport and Health - [Hospitality & Catering](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/hospitality-catering/) - Qualification Details WJEC Eduqas Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering (GCSE Equivalent) This course is a level 2 qualification and is the equivalent to studying for a GCSE. It is recognised by colleges and equips learners with theoretical knowledge about the industry as well as enabling them to develop practical skills in planning, preparing - [Graphic Design](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/graphic-design/) - Qualification Details AQA GCSE Design and Technology What you will study: Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills in making high quality products using up to date Computer Aided Design packages that link to the laser cutter. They will be expected to make a range of products, prototypes and samples, applying technical and - [Geography](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/geography/) - Qualification Details AQA GCSE Geography What you will study: Unit 1 – Living with the physical environment The challenge of natural hazards The living world Landscapes of the UK Unit 2 – Challenges in the human environment Urban issues and challenges The changing economic world The challenge of resource management Unit 3 - Geographical - [French/Spanish](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/french-spanish-2/) - Qualification Details AQA GCSE FRENCH/SPANISH What you will study: Students are expected to understand and provide information and opinions about these themes relating to their own experiences and those of other people, including people in countries/communities where French or Spanish is spoken. Theme 1: Identity and culture Theme 2: Local, National, International and Global - [Enterprise](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/enterprise-2/) - Qualification Details BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise (GCSE equivalent) What you will study: The main focus is on the knowledge, understanding and skills required to research, plan, pitch and review an enterprise idea that includes: Development of key skills that prove aptitude in planning an enterprise activity, including market research, planning, carrying out financial - [Performing Arts (Drama)](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/drama/) - Qualification Details BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts – Acting (GCSE Equivalent) What you will study: This new course allows you to study acting, giving you the opportunity to develop knowledge and technical skills in a practical learning environment. You will examine the roles and responsibilities of different performance artists and practitioners such as - [Design & Technology](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/dt/) - Qualification Details AQA GCSE Design and Technology What you will study: Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills in making high quality products using woods, metal and polymers (plastics). They will be expected to make a range of products, prototypes and samples, applying technical and practical expertise to ensure that the product is - [Dance](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/dance-2/) - Qualification Details BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts – Dance (GCSE Equivalent) What you will study: This new course allows you to study dance giving you the opportunity to develop knowledge and technical skills in a practical learning environment. You will examine the roles and responsibilities of different performance artists and practitioners such as - [Computer Science](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/computer-science/) - Qualification Details AQA GCSE Computer Science What you will study: In Computer Science you learn about how computers work and develop computer programming and problem solving skills. You will learn to program through practical experience of solving problems, including designing, writing and debugging programs. You will gain an in-depth understanding of how computer technology - [Art & Design](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/art/) - Qualification Details AQA GCSE Art and Design What you will study: This specification enables students to develop their ability to actively engage in the process of Art and Design. Students are encouraged to build creative skills through learning and applying a wider range of artistic skills. Students will work to develop imaginative and intuitive - [Religious Studies](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/rs/) - Qualification Details AQA Religious Studies Specification A What you will study: Component 1: The study of religions. Students will study the beliefs, teachings and practices of: Christianity Judaism Component 2: Thematic studies. Students will study four religious, philosophical and ethical themes: Theme A: Relationships and families. Theme B: Religion and life. Theme D: Religion, - [Core Physical Education](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/core-pe/) - Physical Education remains a compulsory part of the National Curriculum. In the 1 hour a week of Core Physical Education lessons, students will have the opportunity to continue to develop their skills and understanding across a wide range of sports they have experienced at KS3. Such sports include Football, Basketball, Netball, Badminton and Trampolining. - [Triple Science](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/triple-science/) - Qualification Details Triple Science AQA GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics (3 GCSEs obtained) This course is available to students who have consistently demonstrated high performance during Key Stage 3. It is an excellent (but not essential) preparation for students considering further studies at AS or A Level. The Science department will select this group - [Combined Science](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/combined-science/) - Qualification Details AQA GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy Specification) What you will study: Students studying GCSE Combined Science will receive two GCSE awards at the end of Year 11. All specifications contain elements of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There is an emphasis on the study of scientific skills and understanding. Students will receive two grades - [English Literature](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/english-literature/) - Qualification Details Eduqas GCSE English Literature What you will study/How you will be assessed: Students will receive a GCSE qualification on a nine-point scale from 9-1, where 9 is the highest grade for English Language and a separate GCSE qualification for English Literature. Students will sit un-tiered exams accessible to learners of different abilities. There - [English Language](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/english-language/) - Qualification Details AQA GCSE English Language What you will study/How you will be assessed: Students will receive a GCSE qualification on a nine-point scale from 9-1, where 9 is the highest grade for English Language and a separate GCSE qualification for English Literature. Students will sit un-tiered exams accessible to learners of different abilities. - [Volume 6 - Friday 17th October 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-6-friday-17th-october-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. I have not had any negative responses so far to any of my uniform proposals that I mentioned in the last Head’s Herald. Therefore, I am taking this as a positive and that you are behind my proposals in principle, or maybe it has just not - [Exam information - SEND](https://www.boteler.org.uk/send/exam-information-send/) - Communicate-Ed video: https://www.communicate-ed.org.uk/guidance-for-parents-carers-and-students-about-access-arrangements/watch-the-session Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments Policy Guidance-regarding-parentalcandidate-requests-for-access-arrangements-when-the-centre-has-no-evidence-of-need_25_ JCQ_Parent_guidance_information_sheet Word Processing Policy Memory Aid For a Scribe Memory Aid For a Reader - [Mathematics](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/mathematics/) - Qualification Details Edexcel GCSE Mathematics What you will study: Students study a range of topics within the subject content of Number and Algebra, Shape and Space and Measures and Statistics and Probability, together with problem solving and maths in context within each of these subjects. How you will be assessed: 100% examination Higher (3 - [Volume 5 - Friday 10th October 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-5-friday-10th-october-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. I would like to give you an update on the phone pouches and thank you for your support with this. The students are now in a very good routine in the morning, and it has become very much the norm regarding their entrance. The checking operation - [Career Connect](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/careers-connect/) - Personal Guidance MeetingPersonal Guidance meetings are purposeful and supportive conversations between careers advisor and a young person. They will discuss the young person’s skills, interests and achievements and reflect on what this means for their career’s plans, enabling them to reach an informed careers decision and empower them to move forward. Career Connect is a charity - [Volume 4 - Friday 3rd October 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-4-friday-3rd-october-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers What a week. I had the pleasure of attending Tyn-Y-Felin from Monday to Wednesday. I had the most amazing time with our wonderful young people. My first mission was to learn all their names - which I did. It was an absolute pleasure getting to know them and being able to - [Year 7 Form Tutor Evening – 7EH Update](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/year-7-form-tutor-evening-7eh-update/) - 30th September 2025 Dear Parent/Carer I am writing to inform you that Mrs Hough the tutor for 7EH, will unfortunately be unavailable for the forthcoming Year 7 Tutor Evening and will be off work for a period of time. We will look to arrange a convenient time in the near future for you - [Year 7 FT Parents' Evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/year-7-parents-evening/) - 29th September 2025 Dear Parent/Carer Year 7 Form tutor Parents’ Evening Monday 13th October 2025 I hope you are well and have enjoyed speaking to your child about their exciting experiences since joining the Boteler Family. The forthcoming Form Tutor Parents’ Evening is an excellent opportunity to meet your child’s Form Tutor to discuss how - [Volume 3 - Friday 26th September 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-3-friday-26th-september-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. We have had a super week in school. Our first Year 7 cohort has returned from our Outdoor Education Facility in Tyn-Y-Felin in Anglesey. They have had a wonderful time, and they were very blessed with the weather. We have our final cohort going next week. - [KS4 Parent Forum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/ks4-parent-forum/) - Dear Parent/Carer KS4 Parent Forum We are pleased to inform you that our first Parent Forum will take place on Wednesday, 8th October. Based on the responses from the recent Parent Forum information form, we have chosen Exam Preparation and Study Skills as the focus for this session. This event, tailored for KS4 students, will - [Volume 2 - Friday 19th September 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-2-friday-19th-september-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. We have had a wonderful week with so much going on already. You may have seen in the press that we have been awarded the LPPA – Leading Parent Partnership Award. This is National recognition for all the work we do with you, our parents and - [Year 11 Parent's Evening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/year-11-parents-evening/) - SM/CO/ADMIN/ALLDEPTS/PARENTSEVE/2526/Y11 18th September 2025 Dear Parent/Carer Year 11 Parents’ Evening Monday 6th October 2025, 15:30-19:00 I hope you are well and that you had a lovely Summer. It has been brilliant welcoming back our new Year 11 students and they are already demonstrating High Expectations, High Aspirations and High Standards in their - [DP Meet and Greet](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/dp-meet-and-greet/) - Dear Parent/Carer We would like to invite to attend a meet and greet with the staff of the Sir Thomas Boteler Designated Provision where your child attends on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 16.00. We aim to finish around 17.00 and will provide refreshments. You will have the opportunity to: Meet the staff Understand - [Tyn-Y-Felin information](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/tyn-y-felin-information/) - Dear Parents/Carers, We are delighted to confirm your child’s place on the upcoming Year 7 Residential Trip to Tyn-Y-Felin. Please see below for the trip dates and further important information. Trip Dates and Groups Group 1: Monday 22nd – Wednesday 24th September Forms: 7SC and 7JJ Group 2: Monday 29th September – Wednesday 1st October - [Volume 1- Friday 12th September 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-1-friday-12th-september-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers Welcome to the first Head’s Herald of 2025-2026. I hope you all had a lovely summer; however, I appreciate that the summer may just be a distant memory now. What an amazing start to the academic year we have had. In August we celebrated our best set of examination results in - [AQA Level 2 Further Maths Qualification](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/aqa-level-2-further-maths-qualification/) - AQA Level 2 Further Maths Qualification Dear Parent/Carer, I am writing to inform you of an additional Maths qualification that we, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, believe will both be of interest and benefit to your child. Further Maths is for students who would like an additional challenge beyond GCSE Maths. It - [Academy Sport+ Programme](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/academy-sport-programme/) - Dear Parents and Carers, Academy Sport+ Programme Currently attending Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School are a number of students that are competing at a very high level within their sport. In September our school will be the entering into its fourth year of the Academy Sport+ programme, which will celebrate and provide - [Tyn-y-Felin Reminder](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/tyn-y-felin-reminder/) - Dear Parents/Carers Thank you to those who have confirmed your child’s place on the Year 7 Residential Trip to Tyn-Y-Felin. If you have not yet confirmed, please do so by clicking the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/ZfGxBE39L0 The deadline for both the deposit payment and form submission is Friday 12th September 2025. Trip Payment Information - [Governance](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/) - VACANCIES MEETINGS & ATTENDANCE THE GOVERNORS We became part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) on the 1st of May 2017 along with a number of schools from across Warrington and are led by Andy Moorcroft (CEO) with a TCAT Board of Trustees and our Governing Body at a local level in the school. For - [Who To Contact](https://www.boteler.org.uk/who-to-contact/) - When should I contact school?As soon as you feel you need to. If in doubt, please contact us; we would far rather you contacted us for reassurance over something that turns out to be minor than spend time worrying about something. The table below in intended to help parents/carers work out the best member of - [School Photographs](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/school-photographs/) - Dear Parents and Carers On Thursday 11th September 2025 (AM) we have John Hunt Photography in school to carry out school photographs for Year 7 and 11. This year, we will again be arranging for students to have individual photographs as well as a full year group photograph. We can arrange for a sibling photographs - [Mobile phones](https://www.boteler.org.uk/mobile-phones/) - Students can either: Leave their phone at home, or Use a Phone Locker pouch provided by the school. Phones are locked inside the pouch on arrival. Students keep the pouch with them during the day. Phones are unlocked when leaving school. Students are responsible for their phone at all times. Mobile phones will only be - [Attendance](https://www.boteler.org.uk/attendance/) - Attendance Booklet Attendance Policy Regular school attendance is essential if students are to achieve their full potential and matters more than ever given the impact of the pandemic on education.Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is committed to providing all students with the best possible start in life and will work hard to - [Standards and Attendance](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/standards-and-attendance/) - Dear Parents and Carers I hope you and your family have enjoyed a restful summer. We are very much looking forward to welcoming our students back to Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School for the new academic year on Thursday 4th September at 08:20. This is always an exciting time – new beginnings, - [Documents for home archive](https://www.boteler.org.uk/documents-for-home-archive/) - July 2025 KS3 to KS4 set changes Lockdown Procedures 2025 June 2025 Mobiles and Standards letter Communications, Pastoral and Mobile Phones Update – June 2025 May 2025 Academy Sport+ Programme End of Year Rewards Trips – Declaration of Interest April 2025 Online Safety Leavers Letter 2025 Cambridge National Sport Science Exam March 2025 Ofsted pilot - [Tyn-y-Felin](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/tyn-y-felin/) - Dear Parents/Carers We are excited to offer our Year 7 students the opportunity to attend a residential trip to Tyn-y-Felin, a fantastic outward bounds centre located on the beautiful island of Anglesey. As you may be aware, TCAT now holds the lease to this facility and has plans to expand its use in the future. - [Docs2526](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2526/) - [Calendar](https://www.boteler.org.uk/calendar-2/) - [Pastoral - Year 11](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pastoral-year-11/) - Head of Year: Mr R Horne (rhorne@boteler.org.uk) Attendance Officer: Miss S Mannion (smannion@boteler.org.uk) Safeguarding Officer: Mrs J Chilton (jchilton@boteler.org.uk) Letters and documents: please visit our key communications for parents/carers page. - [Pastoral - Year 9](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pastoral-year-9/) - Head of Year: Mrs S Brown (sbrown@boteler.org.uk) Attendance Officer: Miss S Mannion (smannion@boteler.org.uk) Safeguarding Officer: Mrs J Chilton (jchilton@boteler.org.uk) Letters and documents: please visit our key communications for parents/carers page. - [Pastoral - Year 8](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pastoral-year-8/) - Head of Year: Mrs L Ashwin (lashwin@boteler.org.uk) Attendance Officer: Mrs S Mannion (smannion@boteler.org.uk) Safeguarding Officer: Mrs J Chilton (jchilton@boteler.org.uk) Letters and documents: please visit our key communications for parents/carers page. - [Pastoral - Year 7](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pastoral-year-7/) - Head of Year: Mr D Willcock (dwillcock@boteler.org.uk) Attendance Officer: Miss S Mannion (smannion@boteler.org.uk) Safeguarding Officer: Mrs J Chilton (jchilton@boteler.org.uk) Letters and documents: please visit our key communications for parents/carers page. - [Pastoral - Year 10](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pastoral-year-10/) - Head of Year: Mr M Gwinnett (mgwinnett@boteler.org.uk) Attendance Officer: Miss S Mannion (smannion@boteler.org.uk) Safeguarding Officer: Mrs J Chilton (jchilton@boteler.org.uk) Letters and documents: please visit our key communications for parents/carers page. - [Standards Letter](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/standards/) - August 2025 Dear Parents and Carers I hope you are all having a lovely summer break and I apologise for interrupting it with a communication from school, but as you will be aware I like to ensure you have all the information to hand so you are fully briefed, especially around expectations. The information I - [Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/curriculum/) - For more information about our Curriculum, please contact ckinsey@boteler.org.uk.To access our Remote Learning Policy, click here. intent implementation impact KS4 COURSES year 9 options - [Wellbeing support](https://www.boteler.org.uk/wellbeing-support/) - Make yourself a priority. Mental wellbeing doesn't have one set meaning. We might use it to talk about how we feel, how well we're coping with daily life or what feels possible at the moment. Good mental wellbeing doesn't mean that you're always happy, or that you're unaffected by your experiences. Having good wellbeing doesn't - [SIAMs Reports](https://www.boteler.org.uk/siams-reports/) - SIAMS Report 2024 KEEPING ON TRACK REPORT 2023 KEEPING ON TRACK REPORT 2019 SIAMS Report 2017 - [Volume 37 - Friday 18th July 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-37-friday-18th-july-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers I hope you are well. I cannot believe we have reached the end of a very successful academic year already and I to take this opportunity to thank you for all your kindness and support as it is very much appreciated. I really value the wonderful relationship I have - [Rewards Trip - Blackpool Pleasure Beach](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/rewards-trip-blackpool-pleasure-beach/) - Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Monday 21st July 2025 Dear Parent/Carer Thank you for your support with the consent form and payment for your child in relation to attending Blackpool Pleasure Beach. I hope your child is looking forward to the visit and ask that you talk through the arrangements for the day with them. - [Rewards Trip - Chester Zoo](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/rewards-trip-chester-zoo/) - Chester Zoo – Monday 21st July Dear Parent/Carer Thank you for your support with the providing consent and payment for your child in relation to attending Chester Zoo. I hope your child is looking forward to the visit and ask that you talk through the arrangements for the day with them. It is not necessary - [Reward Trip - The Trafford Centre](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/reward-trip-the-trafford-centre/) - The Trafford Centre – Monday 21st July 2025 Dear Parent/Carer, Thank you for your support in completing the consent form and payment for your child to attend our Year 10 visit to the Trafford Centre on Monday 21st July 2025. This trip has been specifically designed for Year 10 students to encourage responsibility, maturity, and - [Volume 36 - Friday 11th July 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-36-friday-11th-july-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers I hope you are well. You will all have received the information regarding how we will be practicing a Lockdown on Monday. The students have been fully briefed so please have another look at the PowerPoint which has been distributed, so you can ensure you are fully in the - [June Mock Results](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/june-mock-results/) - Dear Parent/Carer - [End of year reports](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/end-of-year-reports/) - 14th July 2025 Dear Parent/Carer Please find included your child’s end of year report for this academic year. Students have sat assessments in all of their subjects during assessment fortnight (Monday 9th June – Friday 20th June). This may have been a test/exam, an assessed piece of writing or practical piece of work. For the - [KS3 to KS4 set changes](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/ks3-to-ks4-set-changes/) - Dear Parent/Carer, As your child moves from KS3 to KS4, there are going to be some necessary class changes. When Year 10 return in September, classes will still be identified by a colour in-line with the rest of the school but will be refined to support the Maths tier of entry, Triple Science (for those - [Lockdown Procedures 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/lockdown-procedures-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers I hope you are well. I have been corresponding with you for a while via the Head’s Herald, on the need to practice our Lockdown procedures. Whilst it is highly unlikely we need to invoke these procedures; it is of the upmost importance that these are practiced. A Lockdown in a - [Volume 35 - Friday 4th July 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-35-friday-4th-july-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers It is finally a little cooler this week – a very welcome relief for students and staff alike. It has also been another incredibly busy and positive week here at school, and I would like to share some key updates and celebrations with you. Mobile Phones - A Date - [Scholastic Book Fair](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/scholastic-book-fair/) - Dear Parent/Carer Scholastic Book Fair – Friday 11th to Wednesday16th July We are delighted to inform you that we will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in the school library from Friday, 11th July until Wednesday, 16th July. The fair will contain a wide range of books, including many recently published titles, which are especially - [Volume 34 - Friday 27th June 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-34-friday-27th-june-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers Thank you again for all your feedback on the mobile phone proposal from September, your engagement is very much appreciated and some of the points you raised were very helpful and have shaped our rollout procedures. I have manged to respond individually to every communication that was sent. Again, - [Mobiles and Standards letter](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/mobiles-and-standards-letter/) - Dear Parents and Carers Thank you again for all your feedback on the mobile phone proposal from September, your engagement is very much appreciated and some of the points you raised were very helpful and have shaped our rollout procedures. I have manged to respond individually to every communication that was sent. Again, if there - [The Day online news](https://www.boteler.org.uk/the-day-online-news/) - The Day is an online new resource for young people. It provides daily appropriate, unbiased, current affairs for our students to develop their awareness. The Day also boosts literacy, critical thinking and debating skills. The Day will be used during lessons and during the form time INSPIRE programme. Students can access the Day here and - [Volume 33 - Friday 20th June 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-33-friday-20th-june-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers, I hope you are well and enjoying the lovely weather. As we are in our final academic term I like to ensure you are all fully prepared before we break up with regards to September and any changes that are potentially on the horizon. Mobile phones We have had - [Volume 32 - Friday 13th June 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-32-friday-13th-june-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers, I hope you are well. We have had another busy week and the Boteler Family has been a hive of activity. We have had lots of success this week, academically and both on and off the Sports field as you will have seen from all the Social Media posts. - [Volume 31 - Friday 6th June 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-31-friday-6th-june-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers, I hope you are well. I just wanted to give you a few important updates please. Communications As you are aware I communicate to you via the Head’s Herald every week. It is really important that you do read and engage with this communication as it contains important information. - [Communications, Pastoral and Mobile Phones Update - June 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/communications-and-pastoral-update-june-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers I hope you are well. I just wanted to give you a few important updates please. Communications As you are aware I communicate to you via the Head’s Herald every week. It is really important that you do read and engage with this communication as it contains important information. We do - [Volume 30 - Friday 23rd May 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-30-friday-23rd-may-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers, I hope you are well. We have reached the end of another successful half term and I just want to take the time to thank you for your on-going support. It was so lovely to see so many of you at the Parents’ Forum last night on Mental Health - [Virtual School Tour](https://www.boteler.org.uk/tour/) -  - [Volume 29 - Friday 16th May 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-29-friday-16th-may-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers, I hope you are well. Please can I just reiterate a few points around standards and expectations. As you can appreciate we have a policy on mobile phones. Can I please clarify again that they are not to be used under any circumstance during the school day. If a - [Academy Sport+ Programme](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/academy-sport-programme/) - Dear Parents and Carers, Academy Sport+ Programme Currently attending Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School are a number of students that are competing at a very high level within their sport. In September our school will be the entering into its fourth year of the Academy Sport+ programme, which will celebrate and provide - [Wellbeing](https://www.boteler.org.uk/wellbeing-old/) - Wellbeing newsletter summer 2022 Wellbeing newsletter Winter 2021 School year 2020 - 2021  Our Head Girl Jessica Kelly and Head Boy Jonah Holland discuss wellbeing during Children's Mental Health Week.    Click here to view our Wellbeing newsletter as a PDF. Click here for Mrs Coleclough's WellBeing Ideas booklet Well-being information: - [Rewards Trips](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/rewards-trips/) - End of Year Rewards Trips – Monday 21st July 2025 - Payment instructions Dear Parent/Carer, Thank you to those who have declared interest in your child attending one of the end of year reward’s trip to Chester Zoo (all year groups), Blackpool Pleasure Beach (all year groups) or The Trafford Centre (Year 10 students - [Volume 28 - Friday 9th May 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-28-friday-9th-may-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers, I hope you are well. Best wishes to all our wonderful Year 11 students who are currently embarking on their GSCE examinations. Their attitude and resilience have been astonishing and we were so very proud of them. All my Year 11 students should be receiving an individual letter from - [Volume 27 - Friday 2nd May 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume27-friday-2nd-may-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers I hope you are well. I find it difficult comprehend just how quickly the weeks seem to pass at the moment. However, every week I find is exciting and successful in its own way from The Addams Family launch to having Year 12 students with us on Work Experience. - [End of Year Rewards Trips – Declaration of Interest](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/end-of-year-rewards-trips-declaration-of-interest/) - End of Year Rewards Trips – Declaration of Interest Monday 21st July 2025 Dear Parent/Carer, As we approach the end of the academic year, we are pleased to share our plans for the End of Year Rewards Trips, which are scheduled to take place on Monday 21st July 2025. These trips are designed to recognise - [Online Safety](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/online-safety/) - Dear Parents and Carers We are writing to share some incredibly exciting news that marks a significant step forward for Warrington in keeping our children safe online. At the end of last year, all Headteacher’s in Warrington came together to raise concerns around the growing dangers posed by social media and internet use among young - [Leavers Letter 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/leavers-letter-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers As we approach the start of the GCSE exams, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support and collaboration. As you will be aware, the GCSE exams begin on Friday 2nd May and last for six weeks. I have met with the Year 11 students - [Krakow Flight Information](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/krakow-flight-information/) - 28 April 2025 Dear Parent/Carer I am happy to inform you that the Krakow educational visit has been booked and your child has a place on the trip. A summary of the trip as initially proposed is: Date: Thursday 17th July 2025 to Sunday 20th July 2025 (4 days, 3 nights) Tour Operator: WTS & - [Volume 26 - Friday 25th April 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/volume-26-friday-25th-april-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers It's been a very busy but wonderful first week of our summer term, albeit it only four days long. Congratulations to our Year 11 students who took part in the GCSE Art Exam, which began this week and will run into next. The students have worked so hard for this and - [Lexi Stone & Curly Lui - articles](https://www.boteler.org.uk/lexi-stone-curly-lui-articles/) - The Land Lassies by Lexi-Nancy Stone Towards the end of WW1 which was the year 1917 were a group of women who called themself the women's land army, but they had many nicknames like “the land girls” so this name was used worldwide. Not many people know about the land girls or even what they - [Cambridge National Sport Science Exam](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/cambridge-national-sport-science-exam/) - Dear Parent / Carer With Year 11 final exams fast approaching, I wanted to confirm the date of the Cambridge National Sport Science Exam (unit R180) – 22nd May 2025. The exam unit is 40% of students’ overall grade. All specification content has been taught, it is now hugely important students continue to revise at - [Tyn-Y-Felin](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/tyn-y-felin/) - Dear Parents/Carers We are pleased to confirm your child’s place on the Year 7 Residential Trip to Tyn-Y-Felin on the island of Anglesey. Group Allocations Your child will be attending the trip on the following dates: Group 1: Forms 7AG and 7IB Monday 12th May – Wednesday 14th May Group 2: Forms 7CL and 7EB - [The Challenge Academy Trust](https://www.boteler.org.uk/tcat/) - The Challenge Academy Trust has the vision to provide exciting and inclusive opportunities for every single learner entrusted into our care, from early years through to adulthood. They will receive an outstanding modern education, from motivated and talented staff, supported by innovative and collaborative partnerships. TCAT will provide an environment where every learner is nurtured, - [Volume 25 - Friday 4th April 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/heads-herald-friday-4th-april-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers We find ourselves at the end of another very busy term, but delighted in what has been achieved. Last week was incredibly busy as we were supporting Ofsted with their pilot. This was a superb experience for us and also a chance for us to feedback on the proposals for the - [School Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/map/) - [Which Career?](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/which-career/) - Which subject? Click here for details about the jobs you can do, the skills you'll develop and pathways available for all our GCSE subjects. Which industry sector? Click here for details about different industry sectors. Click here for information from Priestley College about which careers your subjects can lead to. Learn about your chosen pathway: - [Key dates](https://www.boteler.org.uk/parents-and-carers/key-dates/) - School Photos (Year 7 and Year 11) – Thursday 12th September Inauguration Evening (Year 7) – Tuesday 17th September Open Evening – Thursday 26th September Year 11 Parents’ Evening – Monday 30th September Parent Forum 1 – Thursday 10th October Year 7 Tutor Catch Up – Monday 14th October SEND Careers Fair – Tuesday 15th - [Y11 WA2 March 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/y11-wa2-march-2025/) - March 2025 Dear Parent/Carer - [Warrington Youth Zone & NCS](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/ncs/) - We work closely with Warrington Youth Zone to ensure that our students and their families have support and opportunities available to them. Please take a closer look at what they offer here: Home - Warrington Youth Zone In Year 11 students have the chance to apply to take part in the NCS programme Designed - [Personal Development Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pd-curriculum/) - curriculum map “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus” – Paul’s letter to the Galatians (Galatians 3:28)“I am a citizen, not of Athens or Greece, but of the world” – Socrates“How wonderful it is that nobody needs to wait a single moment - [Volume 24 - Friday 21st March 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/heads-herald-21st-march-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well, I am pleased to see that the weather is improving although saying that I bet it will snow next week. We have had a very busy week in school, mainly down to our National Theatre Connections production called Brain Play. The students involved were absolutely outstanding - [Residential Trip to Tyn-Y-Felin](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/residential-trip-to-tyn-y-felin/) - Dear Parents/Carers Thank you to those who have confirmed your child’s place on the Year 7 Residential Trip to Tyn-Y-Felin. If you have not yet confirmed, please do so by clicking the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/LKqkk4PG9r A medical consent form is now required to be completed. The deadline for both the deposit payment (£45) and form - [Student Voice - Courageous Advocacy](https://www.boteler.org.uk/student-voice/) - Student Voice represents the opinions and views of our school students. Through student Voice we are a more democratic place. It allows us to represent student views on issues around our education and our school. As a body of students, we are committed to the idea that students’ views should be considered in all decision-making: - [Alumni - Kian Finn](https://www.boteler.org.uk/alumni-kian-finn/) - College attended - Priestley College Course- Level 3 BTEC Travel and Tourism, Level 3 BTEC Uniform Protective Services Now, Kian is a Ramp Agent with DHL at Manchester Airport As a DHL EasyJet ramp agent, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of baggage and cargo, operating ground service equipment, - [Useful Information and Links](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/useful-information-and-links/) - Click here for Priestley's presentation for Year 11 students. Click here for WVR College's presentation for Year 11 students. Higher Horizons is a platform for all students to access if they have any questions about University or College. Staff from across all Universities will be on hand to answer. https://higherhorizons.co.uk Higher Horizons data collection - [Which industry sector?](https://www.boteler.org.uk/which-industry-sector/) - Transport and Logistics Agriculture Business Care Services Construction Creative Digital Education and Childcare Engineering Hair & Beauty Health & Science Hospitality & Catering Legal, Finance & Accounting Protective Services Sales & Marketing - [Ofsted pilot letter](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/ofsted-pilot-letter/) - 17th March 2025 Dear Parents/Carers As you may be aware Ofsted are in the process of changing their framework and are looking to bring in a new system from September 2025. I attended training delivered by Senior HMI Rachel Goodwin (who was our lead inspector in 2021) a couple of months ago and she - [Assessment, recording and reporting](https://www.boteler.org.uk/assessment/) - Assessment at our School Formal assessments will take place three times a year towards the end of each term and will assess the students’ ‘Working at’ (WA) grade. These will be in-line with curriculum assessment maps and will cumulatively assess students’ knowledge and understanding. A judgement is made whether or not the student is ‘Exceeding’, - [Volume 23 - Friday 14th March 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/heads-herald-14th-march-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well. I have had a wonderful week this week and I had two highlights which I will share with you. Firstly, on Tuesday I had the pleasure for teaching a Year 8 class how to cook rustic salmon fishcakes from scratch. Mrs Callaway had asked me a - [Curriculum Mapping](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/curriculum-mapping/) - 14th March 2025 Dear Parents/Carers Following feedback at Parents' Evenings regarding curriculum content I wanted to draw your attention to information regarding what your child is learning. Each subject has put together a 'Curriculum Map' to outline which topics will be studied and when. The sequence of learning takes great consideration to ensure that - [Volume 22 - Friday 7th March 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/heads-herald-7th-march-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers I apologise for the Head’s Herald going out late this week, this was due to a technical error so sincere apologies. I hope you are all well and had a lovely weekend. As in previous editions I have mentioned to you all about TCATs new outward-bound centre Tyn-Y-Felin in Anglesey, and - [TYN-Y-FELIN 2025    ](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/tyn-y-felin-2025/) - 7th March 2025 Dear Parents/Carers We are excited to offer our Year 7 students the opportunity to attend a residential trip to Tyn-y-felin, a fantastic outward bounds centre located on the beautiful island of Anglesey. As you may be aware from correspondence in the Head’s Herald, TCAT now holds the lease to this facility and - [Year 11 Easter Exam Revision Timetable](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/easter-revision-timetable/) - Dear Parent/ Carer, As we approach the last term for Year 11, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your ongoing support and cooperation. The approaching Easter holiday is a crucial time for student’s exam preparation where sufficient revision can make a significant difference to the overall grades a student - [our-staff-draft-pics](https://www.boteler.org.uk/our-staff-draft-pics/) - Our school email addresses follow this format: first initialsurname@boteler.org.uk. For example: Mr C Kinsey – ckinsey@boteler.org.ukSenior Leadership Team Mrs B Scott-HerronBMus (Hons), PGCE, PG (Dip), PGCE, NPQHHeadteacher Mr C Kinsey BA (Hons) with QTS, PG (Cert) Senior Deputy Headteacher Mr J Koltan BEng (Hons), PGCE Deputy Headteacher Mr J Leonard BA (Hons), PGCE Deputy Headteacher Mrs A - [Volume 21 - Friday 28th February 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/heads-herald-28th-february-2025/) - Dear Parents/Carers I hope you are well and had a lovely half term. The nights are getting lighter and hopefully Spring is on the way. Welcome to the first edition of our new format Head's Herald which has been re-designed in order that we can be more inclusive of our families where English - [Catering](https://www.boteler.org.uk/catering/) - For Free School Meal information, click here. - [Y10 WA1 letter Feb 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/y10-wa1-letter-feb-2025/) - Dear Parent/Carer Year 10 completed their WA assessments when they returned from Christmas starting on Monday 20th January and lasting until Friday 31st January. Percentage achieved on EBacc Working At Assessment: For the EBacc subjects listed below, the percentage your child has achieved on their January Working At assessment has been reported. We - [Parents' Evening Booking Guide](https://www.boteler.org.uk/parents-evening-booking-guide/) - Step 1: Login Login on SchoolCloud: https://boteler.schoolcloud.co.uk. Fill out the details on the page then click the Log In button. A confirmation of your appointments will be sent to the email address you provide. Step 2: Select Parents' Evening Click on the date you wish to book. Unable to make all of the dates listed? Click - [Y10 Parents' Evening Feb 25](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/y10-parents-evening-feb-25/) - SM/CO/ADMIN/ALLDEPTS/PARENTEVE/KS4/Y10PARENTSEVENEW 7th February 2025 Dear Parent/Carer Year 10 Parents’ Evening Monday 24th February 15:30-19:00 I would like to invite you to our Parents’ Evening on Monday 24th February. This is an important evening where you can discuss your child’s progress to date in their GCSE/BTEC qualifications with subject teachers. This Parents’ Evening will - [Y7 Y8 Y9 WA1 Feb 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/y7-y8-y9-wa1-feb-2025/) - J:\NH\ASSESSMENTS\JK\JKLETTERS24-2025\Y7/8/9 February 2025 Dear Parent/Carer, Please find enclosed your child’s end of year report for this academic year. Students have sat assessments in all of their subjects during assessment fortnight (Monday 6th January – Friday 17th January). This may have been a test/exam, an assessed piece of writing or practical piece of work. For the - [Parent Forum 3 - Understanding the Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/parent-forum-3-understanding-the-curriculum/) - SMA/CJO/ADMIN/ALLDEPTS/SLT/SM/PARENTFORUMCURRIC 30th January 2025 Dear Parents/Carers, We are pleased to invite you to our next Parent Forum, which will focus on Understanding the Curriculum. This event will take place on Thursday 13th February, from 18:00 to 19:00 in the Main Hall. This session will provide valuable insights into the KS3 curriculum and the transition to - [Options Evening follow up letter January 2025](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/options-evening-follow-up-letter-january-2025/) - JKO/CO/FUNCTIONS/OPTIONSEVENING/2025/OPTEVEJAN25 30th January 2025 Dear Parent/Carer Year 9 Options I would like to thank all parents/carers who attended our Year 9 Options evening last Thursday. The atmosphere was amazing and our Heads of Department were really impressed by the maturity and level of questions that our students were asking them. As I said in the - [Docs2425](https://www.boteler.org.uk/docs2425/) - [Options Evening 2025 PowerPoint video](https://www.boteler.org.uk/options-evening-2025-powerpoint-video/) -  - [DT Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/dt-curriculum/) - resistant materials food & hospitality curriculum map Aims of the departmentTo give students the experience of designing and making quality products with a ‘take home’ value.To provide an active, stimulating and safe environment, in which students can realise their full potential.To build students’ self-esteem, through successful completion of design and make tasks showing clear links - [Test YouTube Share](https://www.boteler.org.uk/test-youtube-share/) - [Science Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/science-curriculum-map/) - [RS Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/rs-curriculum-map-2/) - [PE Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pe-curriculum-map/) - [Music Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/music-curriculum-map/) - [Maths Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/maths-curriculum-map/) - [History Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/history-curriculum-map/) - [English Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/english-curriculum-map/) - [Drama Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/drama-curriculum-map/) - [Drama Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/drama-curriculum/) - curriculum map Our teaching and learning pedagogy is to encourage the free use of creativity and imagination, through exploration of story and character. Students will explore drama through looking at social themes and issues, key extracts from texts and refining their skills and preparing them for the future. As their skills develop so too does their - [BWC timetable](https://www.boteler.org.uk/bwc-timetable/) -  - [Calendar](https://www.boteler.org.uk/calendar/) -  - [Good News](https://www.boteler.org.uk/good-news/) - October 2024 Good News – HOPE - [Banned Items](https://www.boteler.org.uk/banned-items/) - The following items must not be brought onto the school premises. This is not an exhaustive list and the Headteacher reserves the right to determine what other items are deemed acceptable. FIRE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT Matches or lighters DRUGS and SMOKING EQUIPMENT Cigarettes and E-cigarettes (Vapes) Alcohol Any form of illegal drugs WEAPONS and OTHER DANGEROUS - [The School Day](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/the-school-day/) - KS3 students will line up in their designated Tutor group lines between the Ball Hall and School. Students will have their uniform and equipment checked on arrival to school. Any issues will be dealt with before they get to Form. Please make sure that your child arrives to school every day with a fully stocked - [Prospectus old](https://www.boteler.org.uk/prospectus-old/) -  Click here to view our prospectus as a PDF. We are more than a school, we are a community; a family. We pride ourselves on not only looking after the academic success of our students, but also their holistic development. Outside of our four walls, we see our role in the community as absolutely - [Home School Agreement](https://www.boteler.org.uk/home-school-agreement/) - As a school we will: Have high expectations for all learners in all aspects of school life Expect high standards of behaviour and promote respect for all Provide an environment where all students are safe, happy and confident, whilst striving for the highest possible achievement for all students, underpinned by Christian values Deliver a curriculum - [Biometric Information](https://www.boteler.org.uk/biometric-information/) - NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO PROCESS PUPILS’ BIOMETRIC INFORMATION The school wishes to use information about your child as part of an automated (i.e. electronically-operated) recognition system for cashless catering. The information from your child that we wish to use is referred to as ‘biometric information’. Under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (sections 26 to - [Art Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/art-curriculum/) - Key stage 3 key stage 4 curriculum map ‘Every child is an Artist’ – Pablo PicassoIn our Art curriculum we believe we are able to foster the talents and ambitions of all our young people through a knowledge-based curriculum. We have faith in our actions and trust our judgement as we are safe in the - [School Meals](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-meals/) - click here for free school meals information Our Menus - [Ethos Celebrations](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ethos-celebrations/) - [Headteacher's Welcome](https://www.boteler.org.uk/headteachers-welcome/) - Welcome to Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School’s website.At Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, we aim to provide all our students with outstanding educational provision, in a supportive and inclusive environment which is underpinned by Christian Values. Students are at the heart of everything we do and no child will - [Governor Vacancies](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governor-vacancies-2/) - TCAT are looking to strengthen and sustain their collective governing body. Please see the below candidate pack and contact tsteele@boteler.org.uk for more information. TCAT GOVERNOR RECRUITMENT PACK Foundation Governor Vacancy at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School We are looking to appoint a Foundation Governor at the school and would like you to consider whether you - [PD Newsletter](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pd-newsletter/) - PD Newsletter 3 PD Newsletter Edition 2 PD Newsletter Edition 1 - October 2023 - [GDPR](https://www.boteler.org.uk/gdpr/) - We are committed to meeting our obligations under the General Data Protection Regulations.The administrative contact for Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is Michael Frodsham who can be contacted at dataprotection@boteler.org.uk.The Data Protection Officer for TCAT is Adrienne Laing who can be contacted at dataprotection@bridgewaterhigh.com.Policies, Statements and Privacy NoticesGeneral Data Protection Regulation PolicyChild - [Apprenticeships](https://www.boteler.org.uk/apprenticeships/) - Obtaining an apprenticeship is highly competitive and you will need to do as much research and spend as much time on your application as that of your peers who have decided to go to college. You can also begin to do some independent research; the following websites will help you to research your options and/or - [Subjects](https://www.boteler.org.uk/apprenticeships/subjects/) - [Which subject?](https://www.boteler.org.uk/which-subject/) - [Our staff](https://www.boteler.org.uk/staff-draft/) - Senior Leadership Team Mrs B Scott-HerronBMus (Hons), PGCE, PG (Dip), PGCE, NPQHHeadteacher Mr C Kinsey BA (Hons) with QTS, PG (Cert) Deputy Headteacher Mr J Koltan BEng (Hons), PGCE Associate Deputy Headteacher Mr J Leonard BA (Hons), PGCE Associate Deputy Headteacher Mrs A Mawby BEd (Hons) Assistant Headteacher - [Apprenticeships](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/apprenticeships/) - Obtaining an apprenticeship is highly competitive and you will need to do as much research and spend as much time on your application as that of your peers who have decided to go to college. You can also begin to do some independent research; the following websites will help you to research your options and/or - [WYZ project flyers](https://www.boteler.org.uk/wyz-project-flyers/) - [Key Stage 4 Courses](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-courses/) - The Core Subjects The Option Subjects Our Ethos We are privileged to be able to promote and develop Christian beliefs, practices and values within the whole school Boteler family, wider communities and within our teaching and learning. The teaching and ministry of Jesus enables us to bring Hope, Compassion and Endurance to our students and - [Exam Results](https://www.boteler.org.uk/results/) - 2022 2023 Progress 8 Score -0.13 -0.27 Attainment 8 Score 43.12 (A8 Est 44.4) 40.01 (A8 Est 43.01) Standard pass (grade 4+) in both English and Maths 65% 55% Strong pass (grade 5+) in both English and Maths 37% 30% EBacc average point score (EBacc APS) 3.69 3.41 EBacc % Entry 45% 44% Statement - [Microsoft Teams & VLE](https://www.boteler.org.uk/teams/) - The direct link to Microsoft Teams is https://teams.microsoft.com Microsoft Teams is a learning platform which Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is using as its Remote Learning platform. The direct link to Microsoft Teams is https://teams.microsoft.com Students can download the Microsoft Teams app for Windows PC/Laptop, Mac PC/Laptop, all iOS - [School Login](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-login/) - [Boteler Bus Routes](https://www.boteler.org.uk/bus/) - Warrington Bus Network Map - [Bus Network](https://www.boteler.org.uk/bus-network/) - Warrington Network October 2022 WEB - [Bus 289](https://www.boteler.org.uk/bus-289/) - Click here for the route map for Bus Service 289 This service is operated by MD Bus and Coach Ltd. All fares are a flat fare of £2 for each journey. Only scholar passes issued by Warrington Borough Council can be used on this bus. No Warrington Own Buses Passes or any other pass (apart - [VLE](https://www.boteler.org.uk/vle/) - Welcome to Sir Thomas Boteler's VLE. - [Free School Meals](https://www.boteler.org.uk/fsm/) - If you think your child may be eligible for Free School Meals it is very important to register, not just to save money but to benefit the school too. Each child registered for Free School Meals brings more funding into the school. This funding is called the Pupil Premium. You can apply for free school - [About Us](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/) - [School Houses](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-houses/) - Every student and member of staff who attends Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is a member of a ‘House’. The Houses are made up of all students from Year 7 through to the Year 11. The House system is a long-standing tradition that creates competition, promotes engagement and behaviour, encourages teamwork, provides - [mftest](https://www.boteler.org.uk/mftest/) - [Our School Vision](https://www.boteler.org.uk/our-school-vision/) - As ‘The Boteler Family’, we cast all our care on God because He cares for us (1Peter 5:7). Inspired by the God of Hope, guided by the Compassion of Christ and empowered by the Endurance of the Holy Spirit, we aim to provide all our community with an outstanding educational provision in a supportive and - [Spanish Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/spanish-curriculum/) - Key stage 3 key stage 4 At TCAT, our intention is to provide all students with an accessible, creative & engaging experience of learning a language, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to become resilient & competent linguists.Our Curriculum is designed based on evidence based research, imitating authentic “real world” language learning - [Science Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/science-curriculum/) - curriculum map In our Science curriculum we believe we are able to foster the talents and ambitions of all our young people through a knowledge based curriculum. We have faith in our actions and trust our judgement as we are safe in the knowledge our curriculum is broad, challenging and will holistically develop our students. Our curriculum - [PE Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pe-curriculum/) - Key stage 3 key stage 4 curriculum map ‘Promote, engage, excel’ We aim to: Promote healthy active lifestyles Challenge thinking building knowledge and skills Develop performance Enrich the lives of our young people through extensive extra-curricular activity PE Physical Education at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School provides a challenging and motivating environment - [Maths Curriculum for Key Stage 3](https://www.boteler.org.uk/maths-curriculum-ks3/) - Year 9 Programme of Study Year 8 Programme of Study Year 7 Programme of Study - [Geography Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/geography-curriculum-2/) - Key stage 3 curriculum map In our Geography curriculum we believe we are able to foster the talents and ambitions of all our young people through a knowledge based curriculum. We have faith in our actions and trust our judgement as we are safe in the knowledge our curriculum is broad, challenging and will holistically develop our - [French Curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/french-curriculum/) - Key stage 3 key stage 4 curriculum map At TCAT, our intention is to provide all students with an accessible, creative & engaging experience of learning a language, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to become resilient & competent linguists.Our Curriculum is designed based on evidence based research, imitating authentic “real world” - [French Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/french-curriculum-map/) - [Food & Hospitality Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/food-hospitality-curriculum-map/) - [Art Curriculum Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/art-curriculum-map/) - [Curriculum Impact](https://www.boteler.org.uk/curriculum/impact/) - Our curriculum model has resulted in our students achieving significantly improved GCSE outcomes. It has also played a significant role in improving attendance to meet national levels, lowering persistent absence, lowering fixed term exclusions and reported instances of poor behavior. We spend a significant amount of time talking with students, their parents/carers as well as - [University](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/university/) - University - is it for you? To find out if university is for you, visit: www.ucas.com/ What to study? Where to go? How to get there? Check out: www.theuniguide.co.uk/ Check out the Alumni page and listen to former students talk about university. Some university links: University of Chester The University of Manchester Manchester - [The School Day](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-day/) - KS4 students will line up at the front of school in their designated areas, waiting to be welcomed in by their Heads of Year. KS3 students will line up in their designated Tutor group lines between the Ball Hall and School. Breakfast clubs will be up and running within the first few weeks and details - [Pupil Premium & Recovery Premium](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/pupil-premium/) - Pupil Premium and Recovery Premium 2022-2023 - [Information for Candidates](https://www.boteler.org.uk/exams/information-for-candidates/) - JCQ-Preparing-to-sit-your-exams 2022-Unauthorised-Items-poster-live-text_September22 IFC-Coursework_Assessments_2022_FINAL IFC-NE_Assessments_2022_FINAL IFC-On-Screen_Examinations_2022_FINAL IFC-Written_Examinations_2022_FINAL (1) JCQ-Preparing-to-sit-your-exams Social-Media-Information-for-Candidates_Final Warning-to-Candidates-2022_23 - [Our Christmas Videos](https://www.boteler.org.uk/christmas-videos/) - 2022  2021 2020  2019 2018  - [KS4 Performance DATA](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-performance-data/) - GCSE Results 2022 The table below shows details of our Key Stage 4 results: 2019 2020 (CAGs) 2021 (TAGs) 2022 Progress 8 Score -0.35 N/A N/A -0.13 Attainment 8 Score 46.32 48.97 46.18 43.12 (A8 Est 44.4) Standard pass (grade 4+) in both English and Maths 65% 70% 63% 65% Strong pass (grade - [KS3 exam timetables](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3-exam-timetables/) - [CEIAG curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ceiag-curriculum/) - CEIAG Curriculum Map Year 7 CEIAG Curriculum Map Years 8 and 9 CEIAG Curriculum Map Years 10 & 11 Curriculum overview CEIAG Year 10 & 11 Curriculum overview CEIAG Years 7, 8 & 9 - [the boteler observer](https://www.boteler.org.uk/the-boteler-observer/) - This weekly bulletin for parents and carers shares the practices that are shaping our successful journey as a school. Each week will see a different focus covering aspects such as teaching & learning, curriculum, assessment, pastoral care, attendance, careers, wellbeing, personal development and much more. October 2022 BOTELER OBSERVER JKO 3rd October 2022 September 2022 - [iPayImpact Online Payments](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ipay/) - Click here to access the iPayimpact Payment System Click here for School Canteen menus The iPayimpact online payment system gives parents a more convenient and flexible way to make payments online. By making cashless payments online, you know that your money has reached the school safely. You can view your account statement and payment history - [Canteen Menus](https://www.boteler.org.uk/menus/) - [Arbor](https://www.boteler.org.uk/arbor/) - Click here to access the Arbor Parent Portal *** The Arbor Parent Portal is now available and has replaced School Gateway *** We are excited to introduce our new Arbor Parent Portal system! The Arbor system has replaced School Gateway. Please click here to read the Parent Leaflet for the Arbor Parent Portal. Please click - [Transition Information Evening 2022](https://www.boteler.org.uk/transition-information-evening-2022/) -  - [Independent Study Packs for September 2022](https://www.boteler.org.uk/independent-study-packs-for-september-2022/) - Maths Year 7 English Year 7 MFL Year 7 French Year 7 Spanish Religious Studies AQA GCSE Whole Course Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Drama Year 7 Fundamentals of Drama Year 7 The Art of Communication Year 7 Urban Legends Year 7 A Midsummer Night's Dream Year 7 The Mysteries - [Observer archive](https://www.boteler.org.uk/observer-archive/) - This weekly bulletin for parents and carers shares the practices that are shaping our successful journey as a school. Each week will see a different focus covering aspects such as teaching & learning, curriculum, assessment, pastoral care, attendance, careers, wellbeing, personal development and much more. 2020 - 2021 BOTELER OBSERVER edition 1 - Mr Kinsey - [being a governor](https://www.boteler.org.uk/being-a-governor/) - We are currently recruiting a Parent and Foundation a Governor. Please find the details and forms below. Parent Governor: Parent Governor Vacancies Letter June 2022 Disqualification from serving as parent governor APPLICATION FORM FOR PARENT GOVERNOR Foundation Governor: Foundation-Governor-Application-Form-2022 Governors Declaration Form Nomination_Election form Could you be a school governor at - [Welcome to transition](https://www.boteler.org.uk/welcome-to-transition/) - Welcome to our Transition webpage. If you would like to contact a member of the transition team or book a tour with us please email: transition@boteler.org.uk Year 6 into Year 7 Our transition programme is key to who we are as it aims to provide all parties with the necessary experiences to ensure a successful and - [TCAT Times](https://www.boteler.org.uk/tcat-times/) -  - [Transition Q&A](https://www.boteler.org.uk/transition-qa/) - Q: Will we be in separate classes for each subject or just one main class? A: You will have different classes for each subject. Some classes may have the same students in them and some classes will be different. You will have different teachers and change classrooms for each subject. Your form group will remain - [Keeping in Touch](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/keeping-in-touch/) - We believe that a child’s education is most successful if all parties – parent, teacher and student – work in partnership. This will only take place if there is good communication. Parent’s Evening dates can be found on our school calendar – click here. Data sheets, used to collect contact information for your child, are - [CYC Applications](https://www.boteler.org.uk/cyc-applications/) - Application Notes 2022 Cheshire - Film & Photo CONSENT form 2022 Cheshire YC Consent Final 2022 Youth Commission Application Form 2022 - [Options 2022](https://www.boteler.org.uk/options-2022/) -        - [Options Evening 2021](https://www.boteler.org.uk/options21/) -  Click here to see the Option PowerPoint as a PDF, or view below as an interactive book.  - [the ceiag team](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/the-ceiag-team/) - Please click here for our Careers staff structure. The CEIAG team: A Mawby Assistant Headteacher – Strategic Careers Lead (amawby@boteler.org.uk - 01925 636414) Mrs S Brown – Year 7 Careers lead (sbrown@boteler.org.uk) Mrs L Butcher- Year 8 Careers lead (lbutcher@boteler.org.uk) Mrs L Butcher – Year 9 Careers lead (lbutcher@boteler.org.uk) Mrs Armstrong – Year 10 Careers - [COVID-19 Risk Assessments](https://www.boteler.org.uk/covid19ra/) - Please click here for the Local Authority/TCAT Risk Assessment for Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School regarding the phased reopening of school in June 2020 Please click here for the Hamptons Coaches Risk Assessment - Transport provided by the Local Authority Please click here for the Local Authority/TCAT Risk Assessment for Sir Thomas - [COVID COMMUNICATIONS 2021-22](https://www.boteler.org.uk/covid-communications-2021-22/) - Warn and Inform Letter - 4th January 2022 Update from the Headteacher - 10th December 2021 COVID-19 LFD Testing and Plan B Update On Wednesday 8th December, the Prime Minister announced the implementation of Plan B. School attendance remains mandatory and all the usual rules continue to apply. Enabling children and young people to attend - [Christmas Fayre 2021](https://www.boteler.org.uk/christmas-fayre-2021/) - Here is our list of stalls for the 2021 Christmas Fayre: Stalls and Prices Snowman Alley – 20p Splat the Christmas Pud - 20p Guess Who? - 20p Santa's world tour - 20p Tombola - 20p Snow Pong - 20p Second-hand book stall - 20p Handmade Jewellery - various Face Painting. Nails and Tattoo's - - [Coronavirus information](https://www.boteler.org.uk/coronavirus-information/) - We are committed to making provision for our students to ensure that the progress students make during the pandemic is maximized. Facilitating progress will be achieved through continuing to deliver our ambitious curriculum either through teaching in the classroom, remote learning or blended learning. We will continue to ensure our students have full access to - [Portfolio](https://www.boteler.org.uk/portfolio/) - [Portfolio](https://www.boteler.org.uk/portfolio-2/) - [Summer Camp information 2021](https://www.boteler.org.uk/summer-camp-information-2021/) -  Click here to go back to the Transition Day 2021 schedule AMOUNT OF FUNDING RECEIVED AND BREAKDOWN OF HOW IT WAS SPENT: Item Expenditure Teacher Salaries £4,263.95 Teacher Employer NI Contributions £588.43 Teacher Employer Pension Contributions £969.78 Support Staff Salaries £2,669.46 Support Staff ER NI Contributions £368.38 Support Staff ER Pension Contributions £42.00 - [xmas videos](https://www.boteler.org.uk/xmas-videos/) - 2020  2019 2018  - [Geography curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/geography-curriculum/) - In our Geography curriculum we believe we are able to foster the talents and ambitions of all our young people through a knowledge based curriculum. We have faith in our actions and trust our judgement as we are safe in the knowledge our curriculum is broad, challenging and will holistically develop our students. Our curriculum is - [Relationships and Sex Education](https://www.boteler.org.uk/rsh/) - Our Relationships and Sex Education program is embedded within our Personal Development curriculum and is distinct. All students get timetabled lessons fortnightly and form time discussions in addition to assemblies and other input from outside agencies. Click here for the RSE policy. We cover the following key statutory areas: Families Different types of relationships How - [Open Evening 2021](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open-evening-2021/) - We held our Open Evening on the 22nd September 2021; and what a night. We had record numbers through the doors of our school, and every department was booming. Our School Hall (including the balcony) was ready to burst at 6pm when Mrs Scott-Herron gave her welcome to attending students, parents and carers. For the - [Attendance and Punctuality](https://www.boteler.org.uk/attendance-and-punctuality/) - Click here for our Attendance Policy. Regular school attendance is essential if students are to achieve their full potential and matters more than ever given the impact of the pandemic on education. Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is committed to providing all students with the best possible start in life and will - [ENTERPRISE ADVISOR](https://www.boteler.org.uk/enterprise-advisor/) - Acacio Moreno is the founder and Creative Director of Vision4Dreams a Media & Digital Marketing company based in Warrington. Acacio is a university graduate from the University of Manchester and started Vision4Dreams since 2004 and more recently also opened a football academy in Warrington (Pass & Shoot Football Academy). But Vision4Dreams remains the main - [Ceiag curriculum maps](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/curriculum/) - CEIAG Curriculum Map Year 7 CEIAG Curriculum Map Years 8 and 9 CEIAG Curriculum Map Years 10 & 11 Curriculum overview CEIAG Year 10 & 11 Curriculum overview CEIAG Years 7, 8 & 9 - [Youth Leadership](https://www.boteler.org.uk/youth-leadership/) - Click here to view our Duke of Edinburgh information page. Archbishop of York Award The history of the award We are able to give students the opportunity to take part in the nationally recognised Archbishop of York award scheme, which was founded here at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England - [Homework & Independent Study](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/homework/) - We believe in the value of homework. We also believe that homework should be purposeful and reinforce classroom learning. Students need to take responsibility for their homework and ensure that they have all the correct information in order for them to complete the homework that has been set on time. Our ‘principles of homework’ are - [Examinations 2021](https://www.boteler.org.uk/exams2021/) - Click here to read our press release following our 2021 GCSE results. Y11 Leavers letter 2021 JCQ-Guidance-for-Students-and-Parents-on-Summer-2021 TCAT Centre Policy Summer 2021 teacher assessed grades Publication of GCSE/BTEC results - 12 August 2021 January 2021 Dear Parents/Carers and BTEC students Following the Prime Minister’s 4th January announcement of a new lockdown and the - [Covid-19 Testing Privacy Statement](https://www.boteler.org.uk/covidprivacy/) - Please click here for the COVID Testing Privacy Statement - [Resistant Materials curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/resistant-materials-curriculum/) - [Transition Days 2021](https://www.boteler.org.uk/transition-days-2021/) - Live lessons will be over Teams. The links to all the live lessons have been sent via email. Monday 5th July Period 1 - 9:15am – Live welcome form Mrs Scott- Herron – Headteacher 9:25am – Live presentation from Mrs Brown – Head of Year 7 Period 2 – 10:05am – Live English - [Knowledge is Power - Mr Kinsey](https://www.boteler.org.uk/knowledge-is-power-mr-kinsey/) -  Click here to go back to the Transition 2021 schedule - [Attendance at our school - with Mr Willcock](https://www.boteler.org.uk/attendance-at-our-school-with-mr-willcock/) -  Click here to go back to the Transition Days 2021 schedule - [Miss Baggaley's introduction to collective worship](https://www.boteler.org.uk/miss-baggaleys-introduction-to-collective-worship/) -  Click here to go back to the Transition day's schedule - [Assessment, Progess & Curriculum - Transition 2021](https://www.boteler.org.uk/assessment-progess-curriculum-transition-2021/) -  Click here to go back to the Transition Days Schedule - [A welcome from our Chaplain Mike Wildsmith](https://www.boteler.org.uk/mike-wildsmith-welcome-2021/) - Click here to go back to the Transition Days 2021 schedule - [school info test](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-info-test/) - [Key Stage 3 Assessment and Progress](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3/) - [ks4 performance data](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks4-data/) - The table below shows details of our Key Stage 4 results: 2018 2019 2020 (Centre Assessed Grades) Progress 8 Score -0.24 -0.35 +0.02 (Sisra Collaboration 2020) Attainment 8 Score 42.2 46.32 48.97 Standard pass (grade 4+) in both English and Maths 54% 65% 70% Strong pass (grade 5+) in both English and - [Year 5 taster day and information](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-5-info/) - Welcome to the Year 5 Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School virtual Taster Day, with Information Evening. We hope that you enjoy your virtual introduction to our school and we are sorry that you are not having your taster week this year or your Oscars night. Please use this page and the - [Priestley College](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/priestley-college/) - Click here for the most recent update from Priestley College - 16th March 2021. Priestley College's Admissions Manager Adam Bird has prepared this message for all those who have applied to study at Priestley. The key message is one of reassurance during the current circumstances and to assure them that the application process is - [Parents & carers](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/parents-carers/) - Welcome to our Careers page for parents and carers. On the main careers page there are icon buttons that you can open to see what we offer to our students. All students should now be using the START Profile an online Careers platform. This is an amazing tool for them to develop their knowledge about - [Cronton Sixth Form College](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/post16/cronton-sixth-form-college/) - Year 11 update from Cronton - Feb 2021 Click here for the Cronton Sixth Form College website - [Higher Horizons](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/higher-horizons/) - Higher Horizons is a platform for all students to access if they have any questions about University or College. Staff from across all Universities will be on hand to answer. This is a really great source! https://higherhorizons.co.uk Higher Horizons data collection letter PIE EMWPREP cover letter 2020 EMWPREP Data Collection Form v8 Parent-Carer - [Year 5 and 6 extra-curricular](https://www.boteler.org.uk/primary-extra-curricular/) - Welcome Year 5 and 6. I do hope that you are safe and well during this lockdown. Here at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School we feel that it is extremely important that you start to understand about high school in Year 5, this will help to prepare you for when you start - [ceiag messages and blogs](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/ceiag-messages/) -   - [Remote Learning](https://www.boteler.org.uk/remote-learning/) - [a day in lockdown life at boteler](https://www.boteler.org.uk/a-day-in-lockdown-life-at-boteler/) - From book drop offs to online classroom learning – we are open, but not as you'd usually know it. Take a look at our ‘Day in Lockdown Life at Boteler’ video, and catch a glimpse of current in-school life.  The average day starts with Headteacher Mrs Scott-Herron welcoming the students who are children of - [The Boteler Elite](https://www.boteler.org.uk/the-boteler-elite/) - Oxford University working with TCAT schools Some of our students have been selected to Pembroke Youth Scholars programme. Please see the links below for further information. Letter to Parents and Carers INVITATION TO YOUTH SCHOLARS What is the Boteler Elite Programme? The Boteler Elite Programme is a series of activities aimed at the top 10% - [warrington vale college](https://www.boteler.org.uk/warrington-vale-college/) - Click here for the WVC website - [Feel Good Friday Challenge](https://www.boteler.org.uk/fgfc/) - Fabulous well-being Getting physically active Feeling the kindness Creative and artistic skills You may be aware that we have a Feel Good Friday initiative for the staff. This is something I introduced in September. The concept is very simple. On a Friday staff have to be ‘kind’ to another colleague in whatever way they feel - [Year 9 Options - Learn Live Event](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-9-options-learn-live-event/) - This event will be available from the 4th February 2021 at 9.05am. - [Teacher Training](https://www.boteler.org.uk/teacher-training/) - Welcome to our ITT students. Please watch the videos below for a thorough introduction to our school. Here you will find all the information you need before starting your placement. Please contact Anna Mawby - amawby@boteler.org.uk with any questions.       Important documents: ITT Student 2020-21 INDUCTION Essential - [Robert Icke](https://www.boteler.org.uk/robert-icke/) - After spending 18 years in the education system, I retired from lecturing. At my previous College/University, I set up the Welfare (Wellbeing) Department and The Careers Department (Careers Development Institute (CDI)). I was elected onto the Board of Governors at the University in 2016, and I am ardent about all children's education and nurture. I - [Options Draft](https://www.boteler.org.uk/options-draft/) -  Click here to see the Option PowerPoint as a PDF, or view below as an interactive book.  Click here to view the 2021 Options Form - [govs table](https://www.boteler.org.uk/govs-table/) - [](https://www.boteler.org.uk/tcat-lockdown-challenge/) - 11th January 2021 - A message from our TCAT CEO Andrew Moorcroft: Hello and happy new year to you all, As you may know your child's Academy is part of The Challenge Academy Trust which is made up of 10 academies located across Warrington. We have been incredibly proud of the offer our academies have managed to maintain over the - [january 2021 - reopening and mass testing](https://www.boteler.org.uk/january-2021/) - UPDATE - 4th January 2021: As you are aware we are looking to mass test the school population. Therefore your consent is needed if you wish your child to be tested. Please can you complete the consent form below ASAP so we have an idea of numbers, as you can appreciate it is a complex - [Anti-Bullying](https://www.boteler.org.uk/anti-bullying/) - This is an introduction from our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors. It is a timely reminder that they are available to support students on Microsoft Teams if they would prefer to speak with a peer, if they perceive behaviour towards them or others as bullying. Year 8 students can also speak with them directly as they are in - [former student's stories](https://www.boteler.org.uk/past-students-stories/) - A message from former student Rob Marsh - Class of 2007-2012. February 2019 During my time at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, I found a love and talent for sport and PE. This led to taking GCSE PE and BTEC Sport in my Year 9 option choices, learning the subject more - [Remembrance 2020](https://www.boteler.org.uk/remembrance-2020/) - Today marks the 102nd anniversary of Armistice day. Although we cannot hold our Remembrance Service as usual, we are not prevented from remembering, being thankful and sharing the stories of the past. Our Remembrance Service 2020 is a virtual service in the form of this video. Our students give readings, we have a message from - [Mobile Phones](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/mobile-phones/) - Mobile Phone Policy Mobile phones, iPods and headphones are not allowed to be used or seen in the school building or on site. On entry to the school building, mobile phone, iPods or headphones need to be switched off and put in a school bag. Mobiles, iPods and headphones should not be visible on a - [RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2021](https://www.boteler.org.uk/rlwc21/) - We're proud to be part of #RLWC2021. With one year to go, make sure you don't miss out on the biggest and best ever Rugby League World Cup. Assemble your squad to go to a game and apply for your tickets in the ballot now! We have entered the ticket Ballot to give our students - [Awards Evening 2020](https://www.boteler.org.uk/awards-evening-2020/) - It is with great regret that we cannot hold the Awards Evening this year. However, we could not let the night pass without sending a message to our wonderful students and recognising the amazing achievements of the last academic year. Please see below to view our Awards Evening messages and join us in thanking the - [Virtual Open School 2020](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/) - Welcome to our Virtual Open School! Please click each link below to view welcome messages from our staff and students, and see a showcase of each of our vibrant departments. You are also able to book a socially distanced tour, meet our staff and see our school in action. Tours are available every week day, - [open temp](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open-temp/) - Welcome to our Virtual Open School! Please click each link below to view welcome messages from our staff and students, and see a showcase of each of our vibrant departments. You are also able to book a socially distanced tour, meet our staff and see our school in action. Tours are available every week day, - [Science](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/science/) -  Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Religious Studies & personal development](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/religious-studies-personal-development/) -  Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Sport and Performance](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/sport-and-performance/) -  Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Maths](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/maths/) - Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [History](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/history/) - Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Geography](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/geography/) -  Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Food Technology](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/food-technology/) -  Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [English](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/english/) -  Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Design Technology](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/design-technology/) -  Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Drama](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/drama/) - Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Computer Science](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/computer-science/) - Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Art](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/art/) - Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Headteacher's Welcome](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/headteachers-welcome/) -  Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Music](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/music/) - Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Modern Foreign Languages](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/modern-foreign-languages/) - Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Our Chaplain - Mike Wildsmith](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/our-chaplain-mike-wildsmith/) - Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [Our Community Video](https://www.boteler.org.uk/community-video/) - We are more than a school, we are a community; a family. We pride ourselves on not only looking after the academic success of our students, but also their holistic development. Outside of our four walls, we see our role in the community as absolutely crucial. Our Community Video showcases the many ways we reach - [Whos' who](https://www.boteler.org.uk/whos-who/) -  Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [SLT, head of year 7 and our head girl & head boy](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open/slt/) -    Click here to return to the Virtual Open School main page. - [slb](https://www.boteler.org.uk/slb/) - The Student Leadership Body consists of: Head Boy and Head Girl Deputy Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl Lead Prefect Head of House Head Boy/ Head Girl Lead all students in a positive manner and are role models for the school, they participate at school events including open evenings, primary days, and music festivals. They - [Inauguration](https://www.boteler.org.uk/inauguration/) -  - [inauguration temp](https://www.boteler.org.uk/inauguration-temp/) -  - [NAS message](https://www.boteler.org.uk/nas-message/) - This is a message from Kevin at the National Apprenticeship Service, regarding apprenticeships for Year 11 students. The funding rules still state the same and have not changed regarding the eligibility of apprenticeships, they would still have to have to be 16 and left full time education. To be eligible for an apprenticeship in England, Kim, - [2020 transition days](https://www.boteler.org.uk/2020-transition-days/) - [boteler wider curriculum](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/bwc/) - For the Autumn term 2020/2021 our wider curriculum will include before school, lunchtime and after school activities on site where it can and in line with Covid regulations, keeping our students and staff safe and in their year bubbles. We will be building activities up over the half term with the aim to engage students back - [September 2020 Re-Opening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/re-opening/) - Re-opening information for each year group: Year 7 Letter Year 8 Letter Year 9 Letter Year 10 Letter Year 11 Letter At Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School we always want to do our best for our young people and as you can appreciate reopening a school to operate at full capacity - [amazing apprenticeships](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/amazing-apprenticeships/) - Click here for June 2020's parent and carers pack from Amazing Apprenticeships. - [the pledge](https://www.boteler.org.uk/careers/the-pledge/) - Click here for Mrs Mawby's letter regarding The Pledge Partnership/Learn Live. We are working closely with The Cheshire and Warrington Pledge Partnership to ensure that our students receive support from employers, universities and training providers. Click here for more information. We are pleased to announce the schedule for the Speakers for Schools- Virtual - [Year 11 Examination Information](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-11-examination-information/) - Year 11 Congratulations Letter and BTEC Update Please find information regarding the Year 11 examination grades. Year 11 Pre Results Letter TCAT CAG Letter Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication. We will do everything possible to ensure you get the grade you deserve. Click here for the Year 11 update letter dated - [GCSE Results 2020](https://www.boteler.org.uk/gcse-results-2020/) - We are exceptionally proud of all our Year 11 students at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School. They have emerged from this turbulent time with resilience, dignity and the understanding that they have the tool kit to face any challenge that comes their way. The class of 2020 have worked hard for the - [BTEC2020](https://www.boteler.org.uk/btec2020/) - 19th August 2020 Good Evening You will have seen the breaking news about BTEC examination results and the fact students will not receive these tomorrow. This is the right decision as the results have to be accurate and reflect the hard work you have put in. However, the timing on this is unacceptable and I - [September 2020 Re-opening](https://www.boteler.org.uk/september-2020-re-opening/) - At Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School we always want to do our best for our young people and as you can appreciate reopening a school to operate at full capacity with the current restrictions in place has provided us with a challenge. However, it is one we feel we have overcome and - [Year 10 Reintegration](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-10-reintegration/) - Year 10 Summer letter Year 10 letter - Phase 4 - 14th July 2020 Year 10 letter - September proposal. 13th July 2020 Year 10 letter - Online and live principles Year 10 phased re-opening Letter 16th June COVID Map Ground Floor Phase 3 TCAT Reopening statement for 15th June Year 10 Phased Reopening Letter - [Boteler Transition Support](https://www.boteler.org.uk/bts/) - To contact a member of the Year 7 team please email transition@boteler.org.uk Boteler Transition Support - Final Week The School Day Summer Camp Letter Boteler Transition Support Week 10 Click here for our Virtual Induction programme, starting Monday 6th July. Boteler Transition Support Week 9 Boteler Transition Support Week - [Coming soon!](https://www.boteler.org.uk/coming-soon/) - Our Year 5 Taster Day sessions will launch on Thursday 16th July. Please check back to this page then. To sign up to the Information Evening through Zoom and receive the password for the event, please email nhammam@boteler.org.uk. - [Day one](https://www.boteler.org.uk/virtual-induction/day-one/) - Welcome to Day One of your Virtual Induction Day! This page follows our programme; please work your way through and enjoy! A welcome from your new Headteacher, Mrs Scott-Herron A welcome from your new Head of Year, Miss Hayes Ethos Assembly by Miss Baggaley A welcome from our Chaplain Mike Wildsmith A - [RSE Consultation](https://www.boteler.org.uk/rse-consultation/) - As you may already be aware, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), along with Health Education, will soon be forming part of the National Curriculum. This change begins as of September 2020. As part of our school’s wider Personal Development, your child will soon receive lessons on relationships, sexual health and personal safety, both within the - [virtual induction](https://www.boteler.org.uk/virtual-induction/) - [Day Two](https://www.boteler.org.uk/virtual-induction/day-two/) - Welcome to Day Two of your Virtual Induction Day! This page follows our programme; please work your way through and enjoy! Meet your new team! An introduction from Miss Hayes: Click here for the PowerPoint A Science lesson: Click here for the PowerPoint Student Leadership: Click here for the PowerPoint An English lesson: - [Equipment list](https://www.boteler.org.uk/equipment-list/) - You will need a full stocked pencil case with the following items: Pen (black or blue) Pencil Purple pen Ruler Eraser Pencil sharpener Compass Protractor (these all need to be in a pencil case) Other required equipment: Scientific calculator (we recommend a Casio fx-83GTX) Coloured pencils Suitable school bag Reading book Knowledge organiser (provided by - [temp transition](https://www.boteler.org.uk/temp-transition/) - [Biometrics](https://www.boteler.org.uk/biometrics/) - Biometric information is information about a person’s physical or behavioural characteristics that can be used to identify them. The school would like to take and use information from your child’s fingerprint and use this information for the purpose of providing your child with an account for the cashless catering system operated in the school canteen. - [A message to Year 11s](https://www.boteler.org.uk/a-message-to-year-11s/) - To my amazing Year 11 students, Where and how do I start to help you make sense of the current situation you could have never imagined yourself being in. I don’t have all the answers to the many questions you have but the staff and I will do our very best to reassure you every - [Boteler Educational Trust](https://www.boteler.org.uk/trust/) - [Independent Learning](https://www.boteler.org.uk/independent-learning/) - Please click here for the curriculum content and assessment information in each subject for your child for this half term. Click here for the parent letter regarding how students will be learning after Easter from the Deputy Headteacher Click here for the Student Guide to Microsoft Teams Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about online - [Surveys](https://www.boteler.org.uk/surveys/) - Dear parent, carer and students: Please could you complete our short survey regarding home learning. This will help us in continuing to ensure our provision is as effective as possible. Please complete by Thursday 14th May at 1pm. Thank you. Parent Survey: https://tinyurl.com/yblzpyaa Student Survey: https://tinyurl.com/y7e2xjd9 - [Free Microsoft Office for Students](https://www.boteler.org.uk/office/) - All students can download Microsoft Office for free for up to five devices. Go to www.office.com and sign in with a student Boteler email address and password. On an Apple device, download the Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps from the App Store. On an Android device, download the Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps from the - [YEAR 11 INDEPENDENT learning](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-11-independent-learning/) - Be inspired about your future. Which career path are you going to take post 16? College, Apprenticeship, Employment? Take a look on the CEIAG page and use the links to find out more. Remember to use the Priestley College website to find out which jobs are available in our area and where subjects can take you in the - [online learning FAQ](https://www.boteler.org.uk/online-learning-faq/) - Frequently asked questions about Online Learning You may have a number of questions about the new way of learning for your child, please see below for further information. If there is something that you still would like clarified then please contact us. What happens to the work my child has completed to date? Completed work - [PE](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-11-independent-learning/pe/) - Joe Wicks is doing PE lesson Mon - Fri at 9am on YouTube Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [PE](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-10-independent-learning/pe/) - Joe Wicks is doing PE lesson Mon - Fri at 9am on YouTube Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [PE](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-9-independent-learning/pe/) - Joe Wicks is doing PE lesson Mon - Fri at 9am on YouTube Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [PE](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-8-independent-learning/pe/) - Joe Wicks is doing PE lesson Mon - Fri at 9am on YouTube Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [PE](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-7-independent-learning/pe/) - Joe Wicks is doing PE lesson Mon - Fri at 9am on YouTube Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [Keyworkers Online Form](https://www.boteler.org.uk/keyworkers/) - Please click here to complete the online form for Keyworkers. Please click here to go to the Coronavirus Information page. - [History](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-9-independent-learning/history/) - Your project will be focusing on the Home Front during WW2. You must complete a project on aspects of the Home Front. Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [History](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-8-independent-learning/history/) - Your project will be focusing on Tudors – ‘Tudor Takeaway project’ Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [History](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-7-independent-learning/history/) - Your project will be focusing on life during Roman times ‘A Journey through Rome’. Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [YEAR 10 INDEPENDENT learning](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-10-independent-learning/) - Be inspired about your future. Which career path are you going to take post 16? College, Apprenticeship, Employment? Take a look on the CEIAG page and use the links to find out more. Remember to use the Priestley College website to find out which jobs are available in our area and where subjects can - [YEAR 9 INDEPENDENT learning](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-9-independent-learning/) - Be inspired about your future. Which career path are you going to take post 16? College, Apprenticeship, Employment? Take a look on the CEIAG page and use the links to find out more. Remember to use the Priestley College website to find out which jobs are available in our area - [YEAR 7 INDEPENDENT learning](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-7-independent-learning/) - Be inspired about your future. Which career path are you going to take post 16? College, Apprenticeship, Employment? Take a look on the CEIAG page and use the links to find out more. Remember to use the Priestley College website to find out which jobs are available in our area and where subjects can - [YEAR 8 INDEPENDENT learning](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-8-independent-learning/) - Be inspired about your future. Which career path are you going to take post 16? College, Apprenticeship, Employment? Take a look on the CEIAG page and use the links to find out more. Remember to use the Priestley College website to find out which jobs are available in our area and - [KS3 Personal Development independent learning](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3-personal-development-independent-learning/) - Year 7 - Create a reality show based on friendships Year 8 - Create a board game based on relationships and friendships Year 9 - Develop the launch of a new leisure centre Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app for Android devices. Click here - [DT](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-7-independent-learning/dt/) - Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [Drama](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-7-independent-learning/drama/) - Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [Drama](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-7-independent-learning/drama-2/) - Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [Art](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-7-independent-learning/art/) - Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [Spanish](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-11-independent-learning/spanish/) - Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [Spanish](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-10-independent-learning/spanish/) - Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [Spanish](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-9-independent-learning/spanish/) - Please click here to log in to Show My Homework: https://www.satchelone.com/login Click here to download the app here for Android devices. 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Click here to download the app here for Apple devices. - [Ofsted 2020](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ofsted-2020/) - School inspections - a guide for parents 16 March 2020 Dear parent or carer Inspection of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School by Ofsted We have just told your child's school that we will inspect it on 17 March 2020. The lead inspector will be Stephen Ruddy. We are writing to you because - [Absolute inclusivity](https://www.boteler.org.uk/inclusivity/) - Click below to watch the short video presenting our continuous commitment to the absolute inclusivity of our peers and wider community. - [Absolute inclusivity](https://www.boteler.org.uk/absolute-inclusivity/) - [Headteacher's Blog](https://www.boteler.org.uk/headteachers-message/) - Click here to see our Headteacher's Blogs. Thank you to everyone who visited us for our Open Evening on the 25th September 2019. We hope you enjoyed the night as much as we did! Here you can see our Headteacher’s Welcome. If you missed the event: please don’t worry. Just call us to arrange your - [Exam Timetables](https://www.boteler.org.uk/exams/exam-timetables-2/) - [Staff wellbeing](https://www.boteler.org.uk/staff-wellbeing/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Staff Well-being and Workload TCAT Well-being strategy - [Links](https://www.boteler.org.uk/links/) - www.warrington.gov.uk www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/school_education www.tes.com/teaching-resources www.getsafeonline.org/safeguarding-children parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/ www.bbc.com/bitesize www.tcat.uk.com icould.com – Real-life career videos, advice and information to inspire your career. www.childnet.com/blog/how-much-screen-time-is-okay-for-my-child - [Student notices](https://www.boteler.org.uk/student-notices/) - [Duke of Edinburgh Award](https://www.boteler.org.uk/dofe/) - The Duke of Edinburgh award has been established in our school for some years. The Bronze award is offered to Year 9s. It entails learning a new skill, taking part in a physical activity and volunteering. The final module is to attend 1 practice hike, & 2 expeditions that are a practice and a qualifier. A thoroughly - [Church of England](https://www.boteler.org.uk/church-of-england/) - ‘We are a good Church school with outstanding Leadership and Management’ – SIAMS 2017 Sir Thomas Boteler became a Church of England High School in September 2002 and since then has developed an outstanding and very distinctive Christian ethos, which permeates the school. When the National Society launched its ‘Christian Values 4 Schools’ website in 2008, we - [Care, Guidance, Support & Safety](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/care-guidance-support/) - Click here to see some information about apps your child may be using. Your Child’s Safety We pride ourselves on creating a safe and nurturing environment where student wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do. Every child will be placed in a tutor group and it is made clear to students and - [History](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/history-3/) - Sir Thomas Boteler was founded in 1526. For nearly 500 years, we have provided high quality secondary education to the people of Warrington. A brief history The founder of the school was a medieval Lord of the Manor, born at Bewsey in 1461, and knighted by Henry VII. Sir Thomas Boteler made a will in - [GCSE results 2019](https://www.boteler.org.uk/gcse-results-2019/) - They have done it again … best results ever at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School. High Expectations, High Aspirations and High Standards have again paid off again this year at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School. 2018 was, at the time, their ‘best ever’ year, but they have now beaten - [Voucher System](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/pupil-premium/voucher-system/) - Did you know… just registering your child for Free School Meals means that the school gets extra money? Register now to make sure we don’t miss out! The Government is giving money to schools to help children from lower income families do their very best. The funding is called ‘Pupil Premium’. For every child registered, - [The Transition Times](https://www.boteler.org.uk/the-transition-times/) - [Boteler Bulletin](https://www.boteler.org.uk/boteler-bulletin/) -  Click here for the Boteler Bulletin dated 5th July 2019 Click here for the Boteler Bulletin dated 21st June 2019 Click here for the Boteler Bulletin dated 7th June 2019 Click here for the Boteler Bulletin dated 17th May Click here for the Boteler Bulletin dated 3rd May 2019 Click here for the Boteler - [Support Staff](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/support-staff/) - Learning Support Team Mr P Price Teaching Assistant Miss R Bibby BA(Hons) Teaching Assistant Mrs J Bradbury Teaching Assistant Ms A Savage Teaching Assistant Mrs M Cotterill, HLTA Teaching Assistant Miss J Stringer Teaching Assistant Miss T Birchall Teaching Assistant Mrs J Williams BA, HLTA Teaching Assistant Ms L Williams - [Year 6 Transition Survey - Sport and Performance](https://www.boteler.org.uk/transition-survey-sport-performance/) - Loading... - [British Values](https://www.boteler.org.uk/british-values/) - FUNDAMENTAL British Values at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School At Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, we value the diversity of backgrounds of all students, families and wider the school community and ‘Through God, We Care’. The Department for Education states that there is a need: “To create and enforce a - [TCAT Parliament](https://www.boteler.org.uk/tcat-parliament/) - TCAT Parliament had their first meeting at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School on Wednesday 7th March 2018. 4 student representatives from all 7 schools came to be part of TACT Parliament. This meeting was the first official meeting for TCAT Parliament, after the initial Q&A meeting with Mrs Scott-Herron a year ago, - [local offer](https://www.boteler.org.uk/local-offer/) - Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School Local offer 2018 2019 Warrington Local Offer Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School 2018 DP - [School News](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-news/) - [Home portfolio](https://www.boteler.org.uk/home-portfolio/) - [Calendar of Events](https://www.boteler.org.uk/calendar-of-events/) - {CALENDAR} - [school uniform](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-uniform-2/) - Below is our booklet containing important information regarding our school and PE uniforms. Our new PE kit can be ordered here: www.surridgesport.com/sir-thomas-boteler-school Click here to order Oakleigh skirts. Dress code and uniform Buying a school uniform is a major expense and for this reason the uniform has been carefully chosen so that, whilst it is - [homeboxes](https://www.boteler.org.uk/homeboxes-2/) - [homeboxes](https://www.boteler.org.uk/homeboxes/) - [gkit id=1] - [Stb](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/stb/) - [Term Dates](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/stb/term-dates/) - SCHOOL TERM DATES FOR 2018/2019 AUTUMN TERM 2018 Open Tuesday 4 September 2018 Close Friday 19 October 2018 Open Monday 29 October 2018 Close Thursday 20 December 2018 SPRING TERM 2019 Open Monday 7 January 2019 Close Friday 15 February 2019 Open Monday 25 February 2019 Close Friday 5 April 2019 Easter Weekend – Friday - [School News](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-news-2/) - [sp_news grid="3"] - [Maths](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/maths/) - Miss F Jones BSc(Hons), PGCE, Head of Maths Mr C Murray BSc(Hons), PGCE Mrs S Sube Keme BSc(Hons), PGCE Mr B Jackson BSc(Hons), PGCE Mr J Koltan Assistant Headteacher BEng(Hons), PGCE Mr D Sutcliffe Bed Mr G Roberts BSc(Hons) with QTS, MA - [History](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/history/) - Mr Evans Mrs Hodgson - [RLWC 2021 Legacy Capital Fund](https://www.boteler.org.uk/rlwc-2021-legacy-capital-fund/) - We would like to confirm our support for Warrington Borough Council’s bid to the RLWC 2021 Legacy Capital Fund to develop and improve facilities at the Victoria Park Site. The current facilities for training and playing are at a premium in the town. The current facility has become a great asset for the school sports - [stb](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/stb/stb/) - [Modern Foreign Languages](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/modern-foreign-languages/) - Mrs O Ward BA(Hons), PGCE - Head of MFL Mr N Shelmerdine BA (Hons), PGCE Miss A Mullen BA(Hons), PGCE - [Computer Science](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/computer-science/) - Mr D Sutcliffe BEd Ms Fathima Niyas PGCE Secondary ICT - [Geography](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/geography/) - Mr M Heath BSc(Hons), PGCE Mr A Watkins BA(Hons), PGCE - [Science](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/science/) - Mr D Iqbal BSc(Hons), PGCE Mrs A Potter M.Chem, PGCE, second in department Mr P Antrobus, BSc(Hons), PGCE Mrs I Saleh, BSc(Hons), PGCE Mr A Daley BSc(Hons), AMP SCITT - [Senior Leadership Team](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/senior-leadership-team/) - Mrs B Scott-Herron Headteacher BMus(Hons), PGCE, PG(Dip), PGCE, NPQH Mr J Koltan Senior Assistant Headteacher BEng(Hons), PGCE Mr J Leonard Assistant Headteacher BA(Hons), Cert Ed Mrs A Mawby Assistant Headteacher Bed(Hons) Mr G Roberts Associate Assistant Head BSc(Hons), QTS, MA - [video](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/stb/video/) -  - [video](https://www.boteler.org.uk/video/) -  - [OPEN DAY](https://www.boteler.org.uk/openday2018/) - [food and hospitality - assessment map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3/food-and-hospitality-assessment-map/) - Year 7 WA1 Title of assessment: Restaurants food preparation Skills assessed: Use of equipment, safe handling of food Key learning: Omelette WA2 Title of assessment: Restaurants food preparation Skills assessed: Use of equipment, safe handling of food Key learning: Leek and Potato soup WA3 Title of assessment: Restaurants food preparation Skills assessed: Use of equipment, - [Design Technology - assessment Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3/design-technology-assessment-map/) - Year 7 WA1 Title of assessment: Ornamental display Skills assessed: Health and safety in the workshop. Use of hand tools Key learning: Safe working practice WA2 Title of assessment: Ornamental display Skills assessed: Maths in Design Technology Key learning: Producing accurate templates. Manipulating materials WA3 Title of assessment: Ornamental display Skills assessed: Use of Machinery - [science - assessment map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3/science-assessment-map/) - Year 7 WA1 Title of assessment: Science KS3 WA1 assessment Skills assessed: Safety Describing methods Representing matter as models Mathematical Scientific vocabulary Extended writing in science Using data Key learning: Introduction to Science-Skills Matter Organisms WA2 Title of assessment: Science KS3 WA2 assessment Skills assessed: Mathematical Scientific Scientific vocabulary Using word equations Key learning: Previous - [RS Assessment MAP](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3/rs-assessment-map/) - Year 7 WA1 Title of assessment: Does God exist? – GCSE style 12-mark question with evaluation skills and justified opinions. Skills assessed: Basic response to an ultimate question requiring analysis, evaluation and justification skills. To give for and against arguments focussed on whether God exists or not, students must include evidence and examples to support - [PE - assessment Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pe-assessment-map/) - Year 7 WA1 Title of assessment: FUNdamentals of Sport & Fitness Skills assessed: Warming up and cooling down Throwing Catching Jumping Running or distance Running for speed Footwork Marking Defending Attacking Travelling Racket and ball familiarisation Baseline fitness levels Key learning: Execution of skills/techniques Demonstration of balanced, active, healthy lifestyle choices WA2 Title of assessment: - [mfl - assessment map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3/mfl-assessment-map/) - Year 7 WA1 Title of assessment: WRITING Skills assessed: Ability to write accurately using memorised language. Key learning: To write a short paragraph about themselves giving their name, age, birthday and three items they have in their bags including colours. WA2 Title of assessment: TRANSLATION AND WRITING Skills assessed: Use a range of vocabulary and - [Maths - assessment map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3/maths-assessment-map/) - Year 7 WA1 Title of assessment: 7WA1 Skills assessed: Angles, Linear equations, Percentages, Types of number / powers & roots Key learning: To apply and problem solve in the above topic areas to enable students to be successful in accessing exam style questions. WA2 Title of assessment: 7WA2 Skills assessed: Expressions, Ratio & proportion, Area - [History - Assessment Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/history-assessment-map/) - Year 7 WA1 Title of assessment: Norman Conquest Skills assessed: chronological understanding, significance, cause & consequence Identify, describe, explain significance, identify/ infer information in sources Key learning: What is History? The Romans & What was life like in Roman Britain? How did William conquer England & keep control? WA2 Title of assessment: Medieval life Skills - [Geography - Assessment Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3/geography-assessment-map/) - Year 7 WA1 Title of assessment: ‘There’s no place like home’ Skills assessed: Map skills, annotation, numeracy, literacy, analysis, graphing data, and evaluative skills. Key learning: Ability to map routes. Ability to identify places. To Distinguish between Human, Physical and Environmental Geography. Independent enquiry skills. Asking Geographical questions. Ability to present data accurately in a - [English - Assessment Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3/english-assessment-map/) - Year 7 WA1 Title of assessment: Nonfiction Reading & Writing Skills assessed: To identify both explicit and implicit inferences To comment on and begin to analyse specific words used by the writer To begin to comment on the writer’s viewpoint To structure a clear and convincing viewpoint To begin to sue a range of SPAG. - [DRAMA - ASSESSMENT MAP](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3/drama-assessment-map/) - Year 7 WA1 Title of assessment: Performing on the stage Skills assessed: The 8 C’s Confidence Concentration, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Curiosity, Craftsmanship Commitment How to be part of a positive learning environment. Key learning: Improve understanding of theme by identifying the context in your drama work Improve your characterisation by focusing on emotion. Develop your - [Computer Science - Assessment Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3/computer-science-assessment-map/) - Year 7 WA1 Title of assessment: Becoming a Digital Citizen Skills assessed: Folder structure, emails, types of computer hardware and different type of computer software. Key learning: To know the importance of a good folder structure To investigate how email works and why we use it every day. To understand what hardware is and be - [Art - Assessment Map](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ks3/art/) - Year 7 WA1 Title of assessment: Drawing from life. Skills assessed: Observational skills. Looking at Assessment Objective 3. Key learning: Use the key Visual elements learnt. Line, shape, tone, form, shape. WA2 Title of assessment: Analysing an Artist Skills assessed: How students annotate their findings about an artist and use of literacy. Looking at - [The school council](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/stb/the-school-council/) - The School Council – fun, exciting, meaningful The school Council System consists of 4 areas: Whole school council – Led by Head Boy and Head Girl. The council is made up of a student member from Year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 council and is supported by Mrs A Mawby (Assistant head). Year council – - [ks3 summer assessments](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/stb/ks3-summer-assessments/) - Click here for the Progress Reports letter that was sent home - June 18 - [RAISING A CONCERN](https://www.boteler.org.uk/safeguarding/raising-a-concern/) - Child Causing Concern Procedures Staff/Adult has a concern Complete a Concern referral form and send to the Safeguarding Officer If you feel the child is in immediate danger please inform a member of the Safeguarding Team this referral is in progress and complete the referral ASAP. You will get a response to say this has - [Governor vacancies](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governor-vacancies/) - PARENT GOVERNOR ELECTION We currently have 2 vacancies for election as a parent local governing committee member. The Governing Body, with the Headteacher, has overall responsibility for the running of the school. Governing Bodies have 3 core strategic functions: Ensuring clarityof vision, ethos and strategic direction; Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance - [hotlight alice test](https://www.boteler.org.uk/hotlight-alice-test/) - [Vacancies](https://www.boteler.org.uk/vacancies-2/) - We have provision for 2 parent local governing committee members and there are currently 2 vacancies. The Governing Body, with the Headteacher, has overall responsibility for the running of the school. Governing Bodies have 3 core strategic functions: Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction; Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance - [Christmas Jumper Day 2017](https://www.boteler.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day-2017/) - On Wednesday 20th December Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School will be supporting ‘Christmas Jumper Day’. We will be asking the whole school community, staff and students to ‘do their bit in a Christmas knit’ to support ‘Save the Children’. From helping those affected by crises, to granting wishes to children fighting life-threatening - [Priestley's Part-time Evening Leisure Courses](https://www.boteler.org.uk/priestleys-part-time-evening-leisure-courses/) - [Remembrance 2017](https://www.boteler.org.uk/remembrance-2017/) - 10th November 2017 Today there was an extremely moving service of remembrance at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, were they remembered many of the ‘Old Boys’ form the Boteler Grammar school as well as former students and teachers. The Service began in the school’s Peace Garden, where members of the uniformed service - [International](https://www.boteler.org.uk/international-links/) - [GCSE Results Day 2017](https://www.boteler.org.uk/gcse-results-day-2017/) - Another successful year at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School At Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, we are celebrating an excellent set of GCSE examination results. Even though there have been significant changes to the GCSE grading system and curriculum our students have managed to perform at a high - [Sampling Day at Cronton College](https://www.boteler.org.uk/cronton-college/) - We received this letter in July 2017 from Mary Murphy, the Principal at Cronton College: As you know, your Year 10 pupils recently visited the college on a sampling day. I am writing to let you know what a worthwhile and enjoyable experience it was for all concerned. During the course of the day, your - [English](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/english/) - Mr N Vallender BA(Hons), PGCE - Head of English Mrs E Hough BA(Hons), PGCE, Second in Department Miss L Farrar BA(Hons) with QTS, Literacy Co-ordinator Miss TL Brown BA(Hons), PGCE Mrs VJ Fox BA(Hons), PGCE Mrs J Woodcock BA(Hons), PGCE - [Physical Education](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/physical-education/) - Mr C Burbridge BSc(Hons), with QTS Ms A Armstrong BA(Hons), PGCE Mrs R Hughes BA(Hons), PGCE Mr J Leonard BA(Hons), Cert Ed, Assistant Headteacher - [Pastoral Staff](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/pastoral-staff/) - Mr M Morley Progress Leader (Year 7) Miss K Hayes Pastoral Leader (Year 7) Mr P Antrobus Progress Leader (Year 8 and 9) Mrs L Ashwin Pastoral Leader (Years 8 and 9) Ms A ArmstrongProgress Leader (Years 10 and 11) Ms A Savage Pastoral Leader (Years 10 and - [Boteler Out Loud](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/boteler-out-loud/) - See below for the video of Boteler 2014: - [Educational Visits](https://www.boteler.org.uk/educational-visits/) - Dear Parents/Carers I want to advise you of the proposed residential educational visit itinerary that we are planning between September 2016 and September 2018. I hope you consider these exciting enrichment opportunities for your child. We believe that learning outside the classroom environment in a different place or country will help develop our students into - [Activities Week 2017](https://www.boteler.org.uk/activities-week-2017/) - Please note: The last day of term (21st July) in a non-uniform day and 12.20pm finish. Monday 17th July Year 8 and 9: Keeping Safe Day - All day Year 10 selected students: Public Services and Be Your Own Boss activities - P1-P3 Tuesday 18th July Year 7, 8 and 9 selected students: Chester Zoo - - [Boteler Christian Values](https://www.boteler.org.uk/christian-values/) - Loading... - [key stage 3-4 & 4-5](https://www.boteler.org.uk/key-stage-3-4-4-5/) - Click here to read about our record breaking 2016 GCSE results - [Revision](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/stb/revision/) - Click on the links below to download the documents. Year 10 Mock Timetable June 2017 Year 7-9 Internal Assessments - [We will always remember them](https://www.boteler.org.uk/we-will-always-remember-them/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School will permanently remember the 22 people who lost their lives in the tragic event on Monday, by having 22 bees stencilled on the walls of the school. The symbol represents togetherness, hard work and sacrifice and the symbol has been a part of Manchester's identity since 1842. - [sport words](https://www.boteler.org.uk/sport-words/) - CONTROL SPEED CONSISTENCY ACCURACY AEROBIC ANAEROBIC EXERCISE THRESHOLD RESPECT Fitness Heart Rate Health Sportsmanship Teamwork Leadership Communication Outwitting opponents Strategies Control Accuracy Consistency Resilience Fluency Performance Assessment Progress Challenge Decision making Gameplay Outwit Tactic POWER/EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH AGILITY BALANCE CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE CO-ORDINATION FLEXIBILITY MUSCULAR ENDURANCE REACTION TIME STRENGTH - [Year 11 Reading List](https://www.boteler.org.uk/literacy/reading-list/year-11-reading-list/) - English Macbeth – Shakespeare Selection of sonnets – Shakespeare To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee 1984 – George Orwell Science Why Big Fierce Animals are Rare? by Paul A Colinvaux How to Fossilise Your Hamster by Mick O’Hare Art Savage Messiah By HS Ede Music The Story of Music -Howard Goodall The AB Guide - [Year 10 Reading List](https://www.boteler.org.uk/literacy/reading-list/year-10-reading-list/) - English A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens Great Expectations – Charles Dickens The war of the Worlds – HG Wells Science Does Anything Eat Wasps? by New Scientist Why Don’t Penguins’ Feet Freeze? by New Scientist Do Polar Bears Get Lonely? by New Scientist Art Ways of Seeing by John Berger The Pre-Raphaelites by Christopher - [Year 9 Reading List](https://www.boteler.org.uk/literacy/reading-list/year-9-reading-list/) - English Manga Shakespeare Selection of poetry by: Phillip Larkin, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Lord Byron and Ted Hughes Science Evolution, Nature and Stuff by Glenn Murphy Do Sheep shrink in the Rain? by 82ASK Why Can’t Elephants Jump? by New Scientist Art Tell Me a Picture by Quentin Blake Music A History of Music -A Graphic - [Year 8 Reading List](https://www.boteler.org.uk/literacy/reading-list/year-8-reading-list/) - English Harry Potter series – JK Rowling Educating Rita – Willy Russell Science Why is Snot Green? by Glenn Muphy Robots, Chips and Techno Stuff by Glenn Murphy Will We Ever Speak Dolphin? by New Scientist Art Van Gogh (Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists) by Mike Venezia Music Abracadabra Flute by Various PE - [Year 7 reading list](https://www.boteler.org.uk/literacy/reading-list/year-7-reading-list/) - English Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo Boy by Roald Dahl A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness Science Brains, Bodies, Guts and Stuff by Glenn Murphy Space, Black Holes and Stuff by Glenn Murphy Why are Orangutans Orange? by New Scientist Art Andy Warhol’s Colors by Susan Goldman Rubin Music The Story of the Orchestra : - [Headteacher's response to the National Funding Formula](https://www.boteler.org.uk/nff/) - 7th March 2017 Dear parents and carers I know that many of you have already signed the petition urging the government to reconsider their proposals for a national funding formula (if you haven’t, then please do spare a minute to do so by clicking here). If so, then like me you will have a received - [VLE Help](https://www.boteler.org.uk/vlehelp/) - Welcome to Sir Thomas Boteler's VLE Help Page If you are a pupil, click the large red 'Pupils' button to access the VLE. You'll be asked to log in. To access the STB Cloud, click the logo. You will need your @stbcloud.net username and password which has been provided to you by your teacher. You must - [Reading List](https://www.boteler.org.uk/literacy/reading-list/) - Click here to go back to the main Literacy page. - [Blogging Club](https://www.boteler.org.uk/literacy/blogging-club/) - January 2017: Blogging club is a club for people to write blogs, which are articles about anything you are interested in. It is for any year group and is in the library at lunchtime with Miss Farrar. At the moment we’re blogging about animal testing and animal cruelty. We have researched things such as scientists - [Reboo](https://www.boteler.org.uk/ethos/reboo/) - Reboo is a website providing digital, 'ready to use' material each week, perfect for form times or small groups. Through RETHINKING and REBOOTING the ‘assembly space’ in schools, a new platform has been created where young people can be inspired, stay engaged and most importantly where they can respond to and discuss life's deep questions. http://rebooworld.com - [Thought for the Day](https://www.boteler.org.uk/thought-for-the-day/) - Thoughts for the Day come to you from our RE Teacher Mrs Rostron. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18th January 2017 Thought I’d go with something a little more light hearted today. “Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands and then eat just one of the pieces.” Judith Viorst This - [PSB Christmas Fayre](https://www.boteler.org.uk/psb-christmas-fayre/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School’s first annual Christmas Fayre took place on the 9th December. There were stall holders selling fantastic Christmas gifts, entertainment from the students, fun and games, candy floss and even the big man in red (aka Father Christmas – played by Head of English Neil Vallender) made an - [Dan's Swiss Trip](https://www.boteler.org.uk/dans-swiss-trip/) - The following is an article by Boteler student Dan King, who went to a Swiss camp with the 12th Warrington East & 16th Warrington West Scouts. Dan is also an altar-server at St Barnabas’ Church, and this article will appear in the October 2016 Parish Newsletter. Bob Timmis, Editor of the Newsletter and Secretary of the Boteler Grammar School Old Boys' - [Terms of Reference](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/terms-of-reference/) - Click here for the Terms of Reference - Executive Committee - [Structure and Responsibilities of the Governing Body and Committees](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/structure-and-responsibilities-of-the-governing-body-and-committees/) - GOVERNING BODY AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARRANGEMENTS Please click on the image to enlarge. - [Controlled Assessments and Coursework](https://www.boteler.org.uk/controlled-assessments-and-coursework/) - Information for candidates - social media Information for candidates - controlled assessments Information for candidates - coursework Information for candidates - non-examination assessments Information for candidates - on screen tests Information for candidates - privacy notice - [Exam Room Posters](https://www.boteler.org.uk/exams/exam-room-posters/) - No mobile phone poster Warning to candidates - [Transition programme key dates](https://www.boteler.org.uk/transition-programme-key-dates/) - Below are out key dates for our Primary Transition programme. Wednesday 14th September Inauguration Evening, St Elphin’s Parish Church 6:30pm Tuesday 27th September Achievements Evening, Parr Hall 7:00pm Monday – Friday 19th – 23rd September Open Week. 9-11 and 2-3pm Tuesday 20th September 3.45pm – 4.45pm Year 5/6 English taster session Wednesday - [Paul King](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/paul-king/) - Type of Governor :Foundation Governor (Liverpool Diocese) Date appointed: 22nd June 2015 Term of office : 4 years Paul has been a teacher for 35 years and Headteacher of Green Lane Special School for the past 15years. He has led the school through four Ofsted inspections, the last three being judged as Outstanding. Paul was - [Claire Findlay](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/claire-findlay/) - Claire has worked in Industry for over 15 years and currently works for Barclays Technology Centre where she is responsible for Organisation Planning/Management and Entry Level Talent Programmes. Claire has experience of leadership and management and is experienced in Management of High Performing teams through Performance Management processes. Claire is a parent of a Year - [PE](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pe-2/) - Overview of subject Each child at KS3 participates in 4 compulsory Physical Education lessons over a two week timetable and 2 per two week timetable in KS4. In KS3 there are generally 3 groups; boys group, girls group and mixed gender group. Pupils participate in the following activities:- Football, Netball, Rugby League, Gymnastics, - [Modern Foreign Languages](https://www.boteler.org.uk/modern-foreign-languages/) - Overview of subject Within the MFL department, we aim to stimulate lasting pupil curiosity, interest and enjoyment in order to improve not only pupils’ literacy and language skills but also their inter-cultural understanding, thus preparing them for further study, leisure and the world of work in the future. - [Maths](https://www.boteler.org.uk/maths-2/) - Numeracy Action Plan Overview of subject 5 Ways to support your child Ensure your child has a scientific calculator, ruler, compass and protractor Be positive about maths and reinforce how important a good qualification is in this subject Ask them to talk through what they are required to do for homework tasks Encourage your - [History](https://www.boteler.org.uk/history/) - ‘Those who control the past, control the future.’ George Orwell Overview of subject The History department at Sir Thomas Boteler are a triad of passionate and enthusiastic educators who share a passion of making History an enjoyable and highly relevant part of young people’s education. We believe that the study of History - [English](https://www.boteler.org.uk/english/) - Overview of subject At English Key Stage 3, we offer a curriculum that prepares young people for the necessary skills needed to access the GCSE English Language and English Literature courses. Our curriculum offers a balance of reading and writing assessments that are tightly linked to the assessment requirements of the current GCSE curriculum. - [Design Technology](https://www.boteler.org.uk/design-technology/) - Overview of subject Design & Technology KS3: Food Technology/Graphics/ Resistant Materials/ Textiles KS4: Food Technology/ Product Design/ Child Development - [Drama](https://www.boteler.org.uk/drama/) - “Theatre can help us build our future, rather than just waiting for it.” Augusto Boal Contact Overview Drama is a vital subject for young people. It requires participants to put their opinion forward, to work with others and make decisions together. The transferable skills developed within Drama are of benefit to all - [Citizenship](https://www.boteler.org.uk/gcse-citizenship/) - Is this the right subject for me? If you are interested in the world and people around you, this is the subject for you. It helps you to make decisions for yourself on all sorts of issues. We always see information about things like the environment, fair trade and people’s rights across the world, but - [IT, Computing & Business Studies](https://www.boteler.org.uk/it-computer-business-studies/) - Overview of subject The ICT Department offers GCSE courses in Business Studies and ICT. We offer an iGCSE course in Computing. The department is committed to giving all students an understanding of the role that these subjects play in the world. We are particularly pleased with recent changes in the National Curriculum which has - [Exam Results](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/exam-results/) - 2016 EXAMINATION RESULTS SUMMARY 59% of students attained A* - C grades in both English and Mathematics Progress 8 score -0.31 Attainment 8 average 44.8 54% of students attained 5+ A*-C grades including English and Mathematics 59% of students attained 5+ A*-C grades 71% of students attained A*-C grades in English 68% of students attained - [Art](https://www.boteler.org.uk/art/) - Overview of subject ‘Every child is an artist, the problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up’ - Pablo Picasso The Art Department is housed in two large, purpose built rooms. We currently have a Head of Art and Art Teacher who work four days a week. Both of our - [Science](https://www.boteler.org.uk/science/) - Overview of subject At Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School we offer an exciting and interesting curriculum of study for Science at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Science is the perfect subject to complement a learner’s natural curiosity; it is practical, relevant and learners embrace it. Studying Science can open - [Governor meeting Minutes](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governor-meeting-minutes/) - executive-committee-minutes_6_sept_2016 Executive COMMITTEE Minutes_30_June_2016 Executive COMMITTEE Minutes_16-June_2016 Executive COMMITTEE Minutes_13_May_2016 Executive COMMITTEE Minutes_29_April_2016 Executive COMMITTEE Minutes_31_March_2016 Executive COMMITTEE Minutes_18_March_2016 Governing Body COMMITTEE Minutes_ FGB_9_Mar_2016 Executive COMMITTEE Minutes_4-March_2106 Executive COMMITTEE Minutes_12_Feb_2016 Executive COMMITTEE Minutes_29_Jan_2016 Governing Body COMMITTEE Minutes_ FGB_9_Dec_2015 Executive COMMITTEE Minutes_20_November_2015 Governing Body COMMITTEE Minutes_ FGB_ 1_July_2015 Executive COMMITTEE Minutes_6_Nov_2015 Executive COMMITTEE Minutes_16_October_2015 Executive COMMITTEE - [Sport](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/sport/) - [Record Breaking GCSE Results 2016](https://www.boteler.org.uk/record-breaking-gcse-results-2016/) - Record Breaking Results at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School At Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School we are celebrating a phenomenal set of GCSE examination results. We have increased our 5 A*-C including English and Maths results by 22% in just one year. This achievement is through commitment, hard work - [Boteler's GCSE Results day live on Wire FM](https://www.boteler.org.uk/botelers-gcse-results-day-live-on-wire-fm/) - [Design Technology](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/design-technology/) - Mr A Robinson BSc(Hons) with QTS Mrs S Llewellyn BA(Hons), PGCE, Child Development Y10 - [Religious Studies](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/religious-education/) - Mrs K Coleclough BA(Hons), PGCE Mrs S Rostron BA(Hons), PGCE - [Drama](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/drama/) - Ms A Armstrong BA (Hons), PGCE - [Art](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/art/) - Mrs S Joice BA(Hons), PGCE - Head of Art - [Student Support](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/student-support/) - Mrs A Harrison BA(Hons), PGCE Mrs A King Cert Ed QTS, SpLD Cert, PGCE - [Pages](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/) - [Boteler Out Loud 2016](https://www.boteler.org.uk/boteler-out-loud-2016/) - This year, there’s a twist - the whole school is open as part of the festival! Stalls, activities, performances, food, and the chance to win some fabulous prizes! Entry for performers and families is by wrist band. If your child is performing or just interested in coming to see the school, please speak to his/her - [Strike Action - Tuesday 5th July](https://www.boteler.org.uk/strike-action-tuesday-5th-july/) - Dear Parent/Carer NUT STRIKE ACTION TUESDAY 5 JULY 2016 The school has received notification from the NUT of industrial action to be undertaken on Tuesday 5 July 2016. This action is a continuing campaign in response to the proposed changes to pay, pensions, jobs and workload. Some staff within the school are members of the - [SCHOOL CLOSED - MONDAY 13TH JUNE 2016](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-closed-monday-13th-june-2016/) - 13th June 2016 Dear Parents/Carers You will have received a text message informing you that I have had to shut the school today. This is not a decision that is taken lightly. There was a fire in the early hours of the morning which was not malicious. The safety and well-being of my students is - [Bulletin Archive](https://www.boteler.org.uk/bulletin-links/) - 2012-13 5th July 2013 (issue 18) 20th June 2013 (issue 17) 7th June 2013 (issue 16) 17th May 2013 (issues 15) 3rd May 2013 (issue 14) 19th April 2013 (issue 13) 22nd March 2013 (issue 12) 8th March 2013 (issue 11) 15th February 3013 (Issue 10) 1st February 2013 (Issue 9) 18th January 2013 (Issue - [The Boiler Room](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/the-boiler-room/) - The Boiler Room Learning Hub runs every day after school 3-4.30pm. The Learning Hub will provide the opportunity for students to complete their homework independently or with support available if needed. The homework facility is available for the full duration. The Boiler Room Learning Hub's focus is on education and mentoring. - [warrington guardian school awards](https://www.boteler.org.uk/warrington-guardian-school-awards/) - "The Warrington Guardian is launching its first Schools Awards in a bid to recognise the exceptional efforts made in our education establishments across the town. Parents, teachers, governors, support staff and head teachers from Warrington schools and colleges are invited to nominate those worthy of special recognition." For full details, please visit the Guardian website - [School Easter Arrangements](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-easter-arrangements/) - School closes for the Easter weekend at 2:50pm on Thursday 24th March 2016. Students in Years 7-10 inclusive will be attending Easter services during Period 5 and will be dismissed directly from church. School will re-open on Tuesday 29th March. School will close for the end of the Spring Term at 2:50pm on Friday 1st - [School Handbook](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-handbook-2/) - [Easter School Timetable 2016](https://www.boteler.org.uk/easter-school-timetable-2016/) - All sessions to start at 10am unless indicated otherwise Morning session 10am-12pm Lunch 12pm-12:30pm Afternoon session 12:30pm-2:30pm Students to bring a packed lunch and to stay in school over lunch time Please click the image below to view the full timetable. - [Boteler improves rapidly](https://www.boteler.org.uk/boteler-improves-rapidly/) - On the 20th and 21st January 2016, Her Majesty's Inspectors Mr Chares Lowry and Mrs Janet Peckett visited our school. This visit was the fourth monitoring inspection. Mr Lowry says: "Having considered all the evidence I am of the opinion that at this time: Leaders and managers are taking effective action towards the removal of special measures". Please click here to - [10 day behaviour focus](https://www.boteler.org.uk/10-day-behaviour-focus/) - 10 day Behaviour Focus From the 1st February to 12th February 2016 we will be having a further push on improving behaviour and attitudes to learning across the school. The journey continues in our mission to achieve the highest possible standards, ultimately improving progress and attainment. During the 10 day focus, if any student has - [gcse exam timetable 2016](https://www.boteler.org.uk/gcse-exam-timetable-2016/) - [Sharon Brammeier](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/sharon-brammeier/) - Sharon Brammeier was appointed to the Governing Body in October 2015. Although a new governor at Sir Thomas Boteler she has extensive governance experience having served on the governing body of Carr Mill Primary School in St Helens for twelve years, nine of them in the capacity of Chair of Governors. Sharon currently works for - [GCSE exam timetable 2016](https://www.boteler.org.uk/gcse-exam-timetable-2016-2/) - Click the table below to enlarge. - [LUNCH BREAK TIME CHANGES](https://www.boteler.org.uk/lunch-break-time-changes/) - LUNCH BREAK TIME CHANGES - 18th - 29th January Due to the Mock 2 exams beginning on Monday 18th January for 2 weeks, our lunch time will have to change to accommodate the length of the papers and to allow breaks for the students. Therefore for 2 weeks only, lunch for everyone will be at - [Community Christmas Party 2015](https://www.boteler.org.uk/community-christmas-party/) - On Tuesday 8th December Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School hosted the annual Community Christmas party. Over 90 residents from the local area attended and Deputy Mayor Cllr Faisal Rashid and Mrs Rashid, Mrs Barbara Dutton, School Advisor, Mr Brian Padgett, Diocesan Advisor and Mr John Taylor, Boteler Trustee were special guests. Four - [Christmas 2015](https://www.boteler.org.uk/christmas-2015/) - THURSDAY 17TH DECEMBER All students (Year 7-10) will attend an off-site Advent Service during Period 5. The churches for each service are outlined below: YEAR 7 - LATCHFORD BAPTIST CHURCH (Loushers Lane) YEAR 8 - LATCHFORD METHODIST CHURCH (Thelwall New Road) YEAR 9 - BLESSED JOHN HENRY NEWMAN RC CHURCH (Knutsford Road) YEAR 10 - - [The Sharp System](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/stb/the-sharp-system/) - Hello, welcome to the School Help Advice Reporting Page System. We all work together at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School to help with any problems you may have in or out of school. If you wish to contact us through Mrs Scott-Herron or PCSO Tony Spruce, you dont have to leave your details if - [Business Partners](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/stb/business-partners/) - Follow Boteler Business @ twitter.com/botelerbusiness #botelerbiz business-contacts8.jpg - [New uniform info to home](https://www.boteler.org.uk/new-uniform-info-to-home/) - School Uniform from September 2015 With effect from the start of the new school year, September 2015, there will be some uniform changes. School Tie I have decided to introduce a new school tie; it is a navy blue tie with the crest just below the knot; it will be a clip on tie and - [Students walk for St Rocco's Hospice](https://www.boteler.org.uk/students-walk-for-st-roccos-hospice/) - During our annual Sports Day on the 2nd July 2015, Boteler students and staff will be completing a one mile walk around the school sports track to raise funds for St Rocco’s Hospice. We will be begin the walk in the afternoon before our closing ceremony. St Rocco’s Hospice provides high-quality care and promotes physical, - [Jane Lloyd](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/jane-lloyd/) - Jane Lloyd Jane Lloyd is a local primary school teacher. She has been a member of the Governing Body since October 2014 and sits on the Standards Committee. Although initially her degree covered social studies – history, geography and RE, her area of special interest is Special Educational Needs and she is link governor for - [Spring Spectacular 2015](https://www.boteler.org.uk/spring-spectacular-2015/) - Spring Spectacular April 23rd 2015 at the Parr Hall was the first event in our busy transition programme for this year. It was another triumphant evening showcasing the wide range of musical talent across Warrington Primary Schools and Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School at the Parr Hal. Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School - [Student Voice - year 5](https://www.boteler.org.uk/student-voice-year-5/) - Information will be added shortly. Please contact Mrs A Mawby (amawby@boteler.org.uk) or Miss K Hayes (khayes@boteler.org.uk) for further information. - [Student voice - year 6](https://www.boteler.org.uk/student-voice-year-6/) - Information will be added shortly. Please contact Mrs A Mawby (amawby@boteler.org.uk) or Miss K Hayes (khayes@boteler.org.uk) for further information. - [Cookie Policy](https://www.boteler.org.uk/cookie-policy/) - This site uses cookies - small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymised tracking data to third party applications like Google Analytics. As a rule, cookies - [Design technology](https://www.boteler.org.uk/dt/) - Contacts Acting Head of Department: Mr L Horrigan (Assistant Headteacher, Curriculum) Key Stage 4 issues linked to Child Development: Mrs S Llewellyn Key Stage 4 issues linked to Food Technology: Miss K Adcock Key Stage 4 issues linked to Product Design: Mr J Lalley Overview of subject Design Technology: Key Stage 3 At KS3 (currently - [Science Key Stage 3](https://www.boteler.org.uk/science/science-key-stage-3/) - 5 Ways to support your child Ask your child what he/she has been learning about in Science and spend time looking through their book at home. We have a policy that students take their books home every night unless they are collected in for marking. Support your child to complete their homework on time and - [Science Key Stage 4](https://www.boteler.org.uk/science/science-key-stage-4/) - 5 Ways to support your child Encourage your child to read over their book work every night. We have a policy that students take their books home every night unless they are collected in for marking, so your child will usually have their book to read over. Support your child to complete their homework on - [Religious Studies Key Stage 4](https://www.boteler.org.uk/religious-studies-key-stage-4/) - Religious Studies (R.A.V.E,) is compulsory at Key stage 4 Gifted and Talented students and pupils who make exceptional progress can be entered for the first part of the WJEC GCSE Religious Studies Course in year 10 and complete it in year 11. Students achieve well and the Department gets some of the best results in - [Religious Studies Key Stage 3](https://www.boteler.org.uk/religious-studies-key-stage-3/) - Year 7 Students are welcomed into RAVE with an exploration of the privileges of belonging to a faith school and the establishing of clear expectations of behaviour and work founded on Christian values. ‘Signs and Symbols’ forms the first unit of study, exploring the diversity of religious expression within UK society, with curriculum links to - [key stage 4 pe](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pe-2/key-stage-4-pe/) - Core PE is not formally assessed GCSE PE is assessed throughout the course 5 Ways to support your child Ensure they have clean PE kit on the correct days (including socks, shorts, polo shirt, rugby shirt, appropriate footwear, including football boots) GCSE PE students should be supported to complete and submit homework on time. Encourage - [key stage 3 pe ](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pe-2/key-stage-3-pe/) - Year 7 Curriculum Overview Pupils have access to the following subjects:- Football, Netball, Rugby, Gymnastics, Dance Basketball, Handball, Volleyball, Rounders, Cricket, Athletics( Running, Throwing and Jumping) Table Tennis, and Fitness. Pupils are taught the skills for each activity and for games play a modified version building up to the full version with rules. Year 8 - [music key stage 4](https://www.boteler.org.uk/music-key-stage-4/) - We currently offer GCSE with the AQA examinations board. The course is made up of 4 units focussing on developing solo and ensemble performance skills, composition along with analysis skills and finally listening skills. The course is 80% controlled assessment coursework and 20% final listening examination. 5 Ways to support your child 1. Encourage them - [music key stage 3](https://www.boteler.org.uk/music-key-stage-3/) - 5 Ways to support your child 1. Encourage them to listen to a range of different music. 2. Any trips to concerts, musicals will always provide pupils with additional support. 3. Encourage them to become involved in an extra curricular music activity. 4. Encourage them to take up instrumental lessons – individual and paired lessons - [mfl key stage 4](https://www.boteler.org.uk/modern-foreign-languages/mfl-key-stage-4/) - All students follow the AQA French GCSE course. They also use the AQA Revision Guide and Workbook for private study to consolidate their learning in school. Homework is set weekly. In Year 9 all pupils who have opted for French have 4 x one-hour lessons per fortnight. They consolidate their KS3 learning and work hard to - [mfl key stage 3](https://www.boteler.org.uk/modern-foreign-languages/mfl-key-stage-3/) - All pupils study French for 5 x one-hour lessons per fortnight following the Expo course book. Homework is set weekly and will often be learning of vocabulary to be tested in class. In Year 7 pupils are given opportunities to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in order to be able to communicate with - [History Key Stage 4](https://www.boteler.org.uk/history/history-key-stage-4/) - 5 Ways to support your child Help your child to keep their folders organised. Encourage your child to have confidence in making their own judgments about the past. Encourage your child to debate key issues and, when they do, show balanced arguments. Ask your child to question where they get their evidence from and decide - [History Key Stage 3](https://www.boteler.org.uk/history/history-key-stage-3/) - 5 Ways to support your child Encourage your child to complete homework tasks to the very best of their ability. Your child should explain events from the past, not just describe them. Young Historians should have confidence in making their own judgments about the past. Your child should focus on making sure their answers are - [English Key Stage 4](https://www.boteler.org.uk/english-key-stage-4/) - 5 Ways to support your child Attend parents’ evening to discuss progress with class teacher Support revision tasks Go through mock exams and discuss understanding of the skills required to develop successful answers. Support spelling, grammar and punctuation at appropriate opportunities Track progress throughout the year using working at assessment grids Curriculum Year 9 - [English Key Stage 3](https://www.boteler.org.uk/english-key-stage-3/) - 5 Ways to support your child Attend parents’ evening to discuss progress with class teacher Support parental inclusion tasks in independent studies Support completion of independent study tasks Support spelling, grammar and punctuation at appropriate opportunities Track progress throughout the year using working at assessment grids Curriculum Year 7 Curriculum Overview Autumn 1 Non-fiction writing - [Design Technology Key Stage 4](https://www.boteler.org.uk/design-technology/design-technology-key-stage-4-2/) - 5 Ways to support your child Child Development: Encourage your child to check coursework deadlines to ensure they complete all sections of their coursework on time. Ensure your child completes their homework on time (once every two weeks.) Please encourage your child to check their spelling, punctuation and grammar on pieces of homework/coursework before the - [Design Technology Key Stage 3](https://www.boteler.org.uk/design-technology/design-technology-key-stage-3-2/) - Year 7 Curriculum Overview Food Technology: Healthy Eating School Canteen Project To learn where the equipment required in practical lesson is stored. To understand rules that apply within a Food Technology room. To understand Health and Safety in the food room. Understand the importance of safety signs in the kitchen. Know how to advertise a - [Drama Key stage 3](https://www.boteler.org.uk/drama/drama-key-stage-3/) - We currently follow the Welsh Board GCSE Specification which provides a suitable balance between practical and written work. At Key Stage 3 and 4, pupils follow schemes of work which will provide them with a suitable background knowledge of the skills and terminology used in the WJEC (Welsh Board) Specification. Click the table below to - [Drama key stage 4](https://www.boteler.org.uk/drama/drama-key-stage-4/) - This is an example of a KS4 teaching framework, but the schedule is highly likely to be adapted to suit the specific needs of the groups. - [IT, Computing & Business Studies KS3](https://www.boteler.org.uk/it-computer-business-studies/it-computing-business-studies-ks3/) - 5 Ways to support your child Allow them to download and install the free software that we use at school such as Scratch, Python, Notepad++, Bluefish, GIMP, Inkscape and Blender. LibreOffice is also free and good for working with Microsoft Office documents if you do not have MS Office software. Ask them to demonstrate the - [Art Key Stage 4](https://www.boteler.org.uk/art/art-key-stage-4/) - Currently our Y11 students have the equivalent of 2.5 hours a week in lessons. Our Y10 and Y9 students currently have the equivalent of 2 hours per week. At KS4 we develop students skills further through a variety of materials and themes techniques and processes including drawing and painting, print, textiles, relief, collage, 3D, photography, - [Art Key Stage 3](https://www.boteler.org.uk/art/art-key-stage-3/) - 5 Ways to support your child Gather some basic equipment and materials for them to use at home, such as scissors and glue, shading pencils, colours (coloured pencils, felt tips etc). Encourage them to visit exhibitions and events to develop their ideas and inspiration. Make sure they have some space to work. Practicing what they - [Business Breakfast](https://www.boteler.org.uk/business-breakfast/) - The Boteler Business Breakfast is a networking event for those those with businesses within the community. Membership and breakfast are free and we will endeavour to put you in touch with any business, charitable or educational opportunities that may be mutually beneficial. The next meeting is on 13th March 2015. 7:15am for breakfast with 7:30am - [IT, Computing & Business Studies KS4](https://www.boteler.org.uk/it-computer-business-studies/it-computing-business-studies-ks4/) - 5 Ways to support your child Use the exam boards’ websites as a resource. The exam boards have easy to find past papers and specimen papers which are useful to study. They also have detailed specifications which explain what candidates are supposed to know. Encourage them to read around the subject as much as possible, - [Design Technology Key Stage 4](https://www.boteler.org.uk/design-technology/design-technology-key-stage-4/) - Year 9 Overview Child Development: Part One ‘The Family’ Section. The Family Roles within the Family Planning a Family Reproduction Contraception Pre-conceptual Care Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) Genetic Counselling Conception: the Start of a new life The Baby’s Support System Development of the Foetus During Pregnancy Multiple Pregnancies Pregnancy Antenatal Care Testing During pregnancy Screening - [Design Technology Key Stage 3](https://www.boteler.org.uk/design-technology/design-technology-key-stage-3/) - Year 7 Curriculum Overview Food Technology: Healthy Eating School Canteen Project To learn where the equipment required in practical lesson is stored. To understand what rules apply within a food Room. To understand Health and Safety in the food room. Understand the importance of Safety Signs in the Kitchen. Know how to advertise a Design - [Horticulture](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/horticulture/) - Ms R Wheeler, BSc, Cert Ed - [Music](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/music/) - Mrs A Clarke BA(Hons), PGCE - Head of Music Mrs L Butcher BA(Hons), PGCE Mr P Clarke - [Citizenship/Personal, Social and Health Education](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/citizenshippersonal-social-and-health-education/) - Mrs K Coleclough BA(Hons), PGCE - Head of Citizenship & PSHE - [Plans for 2014-2015](https://www.boteler.org.uk/plans-for-2014-2015/) - Our aim as a school for the year 2014/15 is to close the gap between our free school meals students and non-free school meals students and significantly raise the achievement of our free school meals students. There in an increase in funding for pupil premium in 2014/15 as follows; Free school meals (FSM) increases to - [Pupil Premium in 2013/14](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pupil-premium-in-201314/) - Pupil Premium in 2013/14 Pupil Premium is an additional grant given to students who: have been eligible for free school meals (FSM) at any time in the last six years (£900) have been in care for more than six months (£900) or adopted have parents/carers in the armed services, who face particular challenges (£250) We - [Community Christmas Party 2014](https://www.boteler.org.uk/community-christmas-party-2014/) - [Xi’an Partnership, China](https://www.boteler.org.uk/international-links/xian-partnership-china/) - Links with China strengthen further We have had a productive partnership with the High School Affiliated to the University of Architecture and Technology in Xi’an, China for several years ad recently this was strengthened further. In September Mrs Coleclough visited the school to experience first-hand a week in the life of Chinese education. She was - [Xi’an Partnership, China ](https://www.boteler.org.uk/international-links/xian-partnership-china-2/) - [Steve Wright](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/steve-wright/) - Steve has been a Local Authority Governor since 2010. He is currently Chair of the Stakeholder Committee, a member of the Steering Group and a member of the Boteler Trust. Steve is a Local Borough Councillor and former Mayor of Warrington. He is the Community Centre Coordinator at Saint Margaret's in Latchford. A Warrington Town FC supporter, his son - [Rev Jackie Bellfield ](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/rev-jackie-bellfield/) - The Rev Jackie Bellfield has been the Methodist Minister of Latchford Methodist Church since 2007 and is also the minister of three other Methodist Churches and on the board of St Roccos Hospice. Jackie worked previously in communications for the Department for Education and Skills and was chair of Governors at a Primary School for - [Carol Ratcliffe](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/carol-ratcliffe/) - Carol Ratcliffe is currently an Associate Governor on the Ethos Committee, having previously served as a Parent Foundation Governor and a Support Staff Governor since 2002. Carol works as a Mid-Day Supervisor at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School and previously at Latchford St. James, and also as Church Secretary (Lay Leader) at Latchford - [Rev Canon Mike Finlay](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/rev-canon-mike-finlay/) - It was in 1999 that I first became a Governor at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School and became involved in changing the status of the school to become a Church of England School with the support of both the Chester and Liverpool Diocese. I was also a governor at St Elphin's C of - [Peter Gilmore](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/peter-gilmore/) - Peter Gilmore is a retired accountant, Peter has been a governor at the school for 19 years and is currently the Chair of the Finance and Buildings Committee. Back to Governors - [Matthew Grant](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/matthew-grant/) - I became an Associate Governor in 2013 before becoming a Foundation Governor as part of the restructure of the Governing Body in 2014. I have had a long association with Sir Thomas Boteler since I became Deputy Principal at Priestley College in May 2002. I have a keen interest in curriculum and I currently - [Mary Cummings](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/mary-cummings/) - Mrs. Mary Cummings joined as a Foundation Governor, Chester Diocese in September 2014 and sits on the Standards Committee and is also a Link Governor. Mary is Headteacher at St. Elphin’s (Fairfield) CE Primary School. She has been Headteacher and Governor in several schools, and has substantial experience in this role. Mary is a graduate of York University, gained a - [Louise Hendry](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/louise-hendry/) - Louise Hendry is the Finance Officer at a High School in Warrington and has worked in education finance since 1999. Louise has 2 children – her eldest daughter has recently joined Sir Thomas Boteler and her youngest daughter attends St Elphins (Fairfield) Primary. In her spare time Louise enjoys cycling, music, walking, crafts and raising - [Paul Williams](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/paul-williams/) - Paul Williams has been at the school for 6 years and is currently the Head of the History Department. He sits on the Standards Committee and has been a Staff Governor since November 2011. When asked why he wanted to be a governor Paul said, "I am committed to this school and have worked here since I was - [Stuart Titchard](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/stuart-titchard/) - Stuart Titchard has been a Parent Foundation Governor since 2012, and the Chair of Governors since September 2014. He also sits on the Finance Committee and the Ethos Committee. Stuart is also the Treasurer of Christ Church, Latchford. He is a Warrington Wolves supporter, and his connection with the school is that he is a former pupil and - [Darren Willcock](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/darren-willcock/) - My name is Darren Willcock and I have been a governor since 2012. I am currently an Associate Governor on the Personnel and Pupil Welfare Committee. Having worked at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School since 2008 as a caretaker, I have progressed my career to the role of lead form tutor and supporting the pastoral department with particular focus on - [Hilary Kelly](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/hilary-kelly/) - Hilary Kelly Hilary has been a secondary school teacher for over 25 years in the Birkenhead and Chester area where she is currently Head of Design and Technology in a large 11-18 school. She originally qualified with a B.Ed (hons) degree and then studied for a Postgraduate Certificate and Masters degree in Education Management from - [Revd Paul Wilson](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governors/revd-paul-wilson/) - The Revd Paul Wilson has been the Rector of Warrington, St. Elphin’s, since May 2013, moving here from Yorkshire. Before being ordained in the Church of England in 1998, Paul has had previous experience of working in retail management, working as a manager for ASDA for 13 years, as well as running his own business - [showhide](https://www.boteler.org.uk/showhide/) - How to hide/show an element using jQuery show/hide effects Here is some lovely content! How to hide/show an element using jQuery show/hide effects Here is some lovely content! - [Governor News](https://www.boteler.org.uk/governor-news/) - Check back here for the latest news from the Governors. - [The Gospel according to....](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/) - The Gospel according to.... Star Trek: The Motion Picture Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Star Trek: The Search for Spok Star Trek: The Voyage Home Star Trek: The Final Frontier Aladdin Beauty and the Beast Lady and the Tramp Pinocchio Tangled The Fox and the Hound The Jungle Book The Lion King - [home-box](https://www.boteler.org.uk/home-box/) - [GCSE results 2014](https://www.boteler.org.uk/gcse-results-2014/) - Outstanding achievements at Sir Thomas Boteler This summer saw some of the most outstanding GCSE results so far from the students of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School. Right at the top was Charlotte Whittaker, who achieved an amazing 5 A* and 5A grades! Other students who came out with a clutch of - [Good Luck Mr Sharples](https://www.boteler.org.uk/good-luck-mr-sharples/) - Below is an article about Mr John Sharples' 13 years as Headteacher at the school. Good luck Mr Sharples - you are an inspiration, and will be missed by staff and students alike. Have a long, vibrant and fun-packed retirement! - [Parent Governor Election](https://www.boteler.org.uk/parent-governor-election/) - Your role as a governor Skills Profile STB-procedure-for-electing-a-parent-governor-final Role Profile of School Governor Qualifications and disqualifications to serve as a school governor Nomination form parent governor election letter 2014 - [GCSE DT 2013-2014](https://www.boteler.org.uk/gcse-dt-2013-2014/) - [slideshow_deploy id='3012'] - [Head Boy & Girl 2014-2015](https://www.boteler.org.uk/head-boy-girl-2014-2015/) - [UK YOUTH PARLIAMENT ELECTION](https://www.boteler.org.uk/uk-youth-parliament-election/) - Click each link below to view your candidates.... Michael Moran Rachel Davies Rose Warburton Tim Hammersley Tom Scott - [Lucy wins Amnesty International Writer's competition](https://www.boteler.org.uk/lucy-wins-amnesty-international-writers-competition/) - Two of our very accomplished year 11 students, Lucy Meakin (Overall winner) and Lucy Ryan (Runner –up) wowed the Song-writing Judges with their “Protest Songs” – “Journey of Hope” and “Motionless” . They were invited to attend a prestigious Awards ceremony yesterday (30.4.2014) at the London Amnesty International Headquarters. Beating off strong competition to come - [Basketball](https://www.boteler.org.uk/basketball/) - Left: The Boteler Basketball Team. Right: Chris Lynskeys undefeated League and Cup winning team of 1980-81. Left to right back row Coach Chambers Flannery Skelland Lynskey Grady Forbes Hibbert G. Screawn (Scorer) Front row; Gardner Ditchfield Turner Screawn Burke - [Lucy wins Amnesty International Writer's competition](https://www.boteler.org.uk/lucy-wins-amnesty-internation-writers-competition/) - BEST IN THE BRITISH ISLES Two of our very accomplished year 11 students, Lucy Meakin (Overall winner) and Lucy Ryan (Runner –up) wowed the Song-writing Judges with their "Protest Songs" – "Journey of Hope" and "Motionless" . They were invited to attend a prestigious Awards ceremony yesterday (30.4.2014) at the London Amnesty International Headquarters. Beating - [Information on Reports](https://www.boteler.org.uk/information-on-reports/) - Current Working Grade This grade reflects the skills currently being demonstrated by the pupil. It is an average of the student’s performance over time. Evidence is drawn from both classwork and homework. The table below highlights how Key Stage 3 levels convert into Key Stage 4 grades. GCSE Grade KS3 Level A*1 10a A*2 10b - [Basketball News 2013-2014](https://www.boteler.org.uk/basketball-news-2013-2014/) - [Basketball Team Clinches Historic Second Cup And League Double](https://www.boteler.org.uk/basketball-team-clinches-historic-second-cup-and-league-double/) - The U/16 Basketball Team had little difficulty in overcoming Birchwood High School and Great Sankey High School to win the end of season Warrington Schools Cup Competition. The team recently won all its matches in the League and by significant margins, emphasising this squad’s clear superiority over other local schools during the last four years. - [Boteler pupils short-listed for the Amnesty International’s Youth Awards ](https://www.boteler.org.uk/boteler-pupils-short-listed-for-the-amnesty-internationals-youth-awards/) - This is a letter received from Amnesty International to the school, detailing how two talented Boteler pupils Lucy Meakin and Lucy Ryan have been short-listed for the Amnesty International Youth Awards 2014. Congratulations, I am writing to let you know that two of your students - Lucy Meakin and Lucy Ryan - have both been - [Y9 Students Aiming to become Future Scholars](https://www.boteler.org.uk/y9-students-aiming-to-become-future-scholars/) - Recently, a number of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School’s Y9 students applied to attend the prestigious Future Scholars Award programme activities to be held this summer. The standard of applications was outstanding, and the school Senior Leadership Team had the very difficult task of deciding which five applications would be put through - [Boteler's Saturday School Success](https://www.boteler.org.uk/botelers-saturday-school-success/) - [The Boteler Big Bible Event](https://www.boteler.org.uk/the-boteler-big-bible-event/) - [Boteler pupils consider being 'life savers'](https://www.boteler.org.uk/boteler-pupils-consider-being-life-savers/) - We all have different ambitions for the future and goals which we hope to achieve, but how many of us aspire to give somebody the gift of life? How many amongst us will be able to wake up one day knowing that they have instilled a person’s family with hope and optimism? Knowledge of ‘Medical - [Boteler Progress in England Schools Basketball Competition](https://www.boteler.org.uk/boteler-progress-in-england-schools-basketball-competition/) - Sir Thomas Boteler booked their passage to the next stage of the England Schools Basketball Competition with a magnificent victory over a very strong Ellesmere Port Catholic High School team. Boteler 55 - Ellesmere Port CHS 47! Boteler got off to a tremendous start with good early baskets from Cameron Burrows and Josh McLean, and - [Boteler Pupils take a step to remember Holocaust Memorial Day](https://www.boteler.org.uk/boteler-pupils-take-a-step-to-remember-holocaust-memorial-day/) - Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England pupils "took a step" to mark National Holocaust Day on the theme of Journeys by creating a Signpost on which they could add their messages of remembrance on luggage labels. As part of their Religious Studies lessons pupils have been involved in holding a memorial service in the grounds - [Boteler Basketballers Crush Crewe and Rewrite Records](https://www.boteler.org.uk/boteler-basketballers-crush-crewe-and-rewrite-records/) - Sir Thomas Boteler’s basketball team has moved to the top of North Pool 4 on points difference with a record-breaking victory over St Thomas More High School of Crewe in the England Schools U16 Competition. The match was played in the Ball Hall in front of a small crowd of friends and parents and saw - [Boteler’s Year 10 Art pupils get creative on computers](https://www.boteler.org.uk/botelers-year-10-art-pupils-get-creative-on-computers/) - On Wednesday the 22nd January, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School’s Year 10 Art GCSE pupils went to Priestley Collage for the day, to transform their cell coursework pieces into digital creations. They were given the opportunity of using two of Priestley’s graphic design suites in their Art and Design Building. Using photographs - [The Senior Citizens Christmas party ](https://www.boteler.org.uk/the-senior-citizens-christmas-party/) - The Senior Citizens Christmas party which took place on Wednesday 11th December welcomed over 70 guests from across the community. Mrs Taylor led the team welcoming our guests with lovely food provided by our students in DT, Miss Adcock and Mrs Bennett. Entertainment included wonderful performances from the Music Department, thanks to Mrs Clarke and - [Young Boteler Designers](https://www.boteler.org.uk/young-boteler-designers/) - Driving or walking along Knutsford Road recently you will see the new flood defence wall which came into its own on December 5th, protecting homes in Latchford from the heavy rain. You may have also noticed the beautiful kingfisher design and the small fish which run along the length of the wall. These were designed - [Year 7s recieve their New Testaments ](https://www.boteler.org.uk/year-7s-recieve-their-new-testaments/) - On the 4th December, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School’s year seven pupils were presented with their New Testaments by the Gideon Organisation. Jessica Bate was asked to open up a present from Mr Chapman, the represenatative for the Gideon Society. She thought it was an empty box and certainly not as exciting - [GCSE Citizenship visit to London](https://www.boteler.org.uk/gcse-citizenship-visit-to-london/) - On Monday 16th December a group of GCSE Citizenship pupils visited the Houses of Parliament in London. We met up with our MP David Mowatt and took part in a workshop about how voting and elections work. We got to tour the Parliamentary Estate and go inside the House of Commons. In the evening we - [Boteler Basketball Team Dominant In Warrington Schools U16 League](https://www.boteler.org.uk/boteler-basketball-team-dominant-in-warrington-schools-u16-league/) - We are now at the halfway stage in the Warrington Schools U16 League Competition for 2013/14 and the Boteler team, who are the current champions in this age bracket, lead the competition with three wins out of three following the recent round of matches at the Ball Hall. Seven schools are competing in this league, - [Netball](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/sport/netball/) - Every year there are competitive matches between all Warrington Schools during the Autumn Term. We have teams in the year 7, 8 and 9 leagues this year and whilst not yet up to the standard of the Netball Super League teams, there are definite signs of progress and some potential stars of the future. Poppy - [Football](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/sport/football/) - 18th October 2013: The Year 7 football team continue to go from strength to strength. Following on from last weeks draw against a strong Culcheth team, confidence continues to grow after a resounding 16-2 win against University Academy Warrington. Man of the match, Liam Blackburn, stole the show with 7 goals in an outstanding display - [Badminton](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/sport/badminton/) - Badminton offers lots of different opportunities for you. It allows you to interact with people older and younger than you. It also helps to keep you active and motivate you into taking part in sports. Key stage four competitions take place after school 3:00pm till 5:00pm in the Ball Hall on Monday 18th November for - [Handball](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/sport/handball/) - Handball Referee! ..But No Penalty This Time Most parents will not have had the opportunity to play handball when they were at school. Since Mr Leonard introduced competitive handball to our school a couple of years ago, our students have enjoyed considerable success in this dynamic sport. Handball has been very popular in continental Europe - [Cross Country](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/sport/cross-country/) - — It’s not how fast you run, but how long you run fast. ...and 3 of our year 9 pupils have most certainly being doing that. The boys competed on Saturday 16th November and Saturday 30th November in the Warrington School’s Cross Country Championship heats at Walton Gardens. From left to right; Luke Gamble, Jack - [Table tennis](https://www.boteler.org.uk/table-tennis/) - This years table tennis club is running Friday after school from 3pm to 5pm, with all pupils welcome. Boteler again have had success at table tennis with Qualification for the Cheshire School Games, to represent Warrington in the u13s category. This is a mixed competition (two boys, two girls) for new and none graded players, this - [Young Achievers appear in Solvay Connects paper](https://www.boteler.org.uk/young-achievers-appear-in-solvay-connects-paper/) - Solvay sponsored our Achievements' Evening in June 2013, and we have appeared here on page 18 of their newsletter. Click here to view the newsletter. - [Passage to India](https://www.boteler.org.uk/passage-to-india/) - Following the hosting of a party of guests from Kaushayla World School in Greater Noida, India by Sir Thomas Boteler, Assistant Head Mr Horrigan spent last week visiting our newest partner school as part of the British Council connecting classrooms programme. The visit enabled Mr Horrigan to visit a number of Indian schools in the - [England Schools Basketball Campaign Starts With Convincing Away Win](https://www.boteler.org.uk/england-schools-basketball-campaign-starts-with-convincing-away-win/) - When the fixture list for this season’s matches arrived in September and I saw we were in the same pool as King’s School Macclesfield, an initial search of their website revealed little mention of basketball but I did notice that their rugby union team for this year group had reached the final stages of the - [The Gospel According to Star Trek - The Undiscovered Country](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/the-gospel-according-to-star-trek-the-undiscovered-country/) - The sixth film in the Star Trek franchise was set within the context of the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall. As East and West came together, seeking to put aside the differences of the past to build a new future founded on trust and openness, the directors asked - [Vote for your Teacher of the Month](https://www.boteler.org.uk/vote-for-your-teacher-of-the-month/) - The Warrington Guardian is launching a new award called Teacher of the Month. Each month, they are looking to honour a teacher within the community who brings their energy, enthusiasm and creativity to the classroom. They are looking for deserving teachers to be crowned as their Teacher of the Month but they need your help in - [Rememberence Service 2013](https://www.boteler.org.uk/rememberence-service-2013/) - This letter was received by Mr Timmis, after his visit to our Remembrance Service on 11th November. As always, many thanks for inviting the BGS Old Boys to be with the school at this service. It was, as always, a poignant occasion and one that I know means a great deal to the students – - [Boteler supports Children in Need](https://www.boteler.org.uk/boteler-gets-stuck-in-for-children-in-need/) - On Friday 15th November it was Children in Need and Boteler decided to have a non-uniform day to raise funds for it. Natalie Stalmach and Tilli Johnson led the activities by requesting that onesies be worn, the theme of this year’s Children in Need being - Wear your PJs. On Friday they had a vast - [mock exams timetable](https://www.boteler.org.uk/mock-exams-timetable/) - [Basketball News 2012-2013](https://www.boteler.org.uk/basketball/basketball-news-2012-2013/) - Mixed Away Results Leave Basketball Qualification In The Balance Wednesday 13th March 2013 Before half term we played Congleton High School in our first away match of the season. Our team was familiar with the opposition’s strengths and had a game plan designed to stifle Congleton’s best two players. Strong rebounding and excellent man to - [Boteler's own Robin Hood](https://www.boteler.org.uk/botelers-own-robin-hood/) - Jack Roane, IHRI began attending the Archery Club after school on a Wednesday about a year ago. Since he began participating in this activity, Jack has developed his skills and has taken part in numerous competitions. His biggest achievement came when he was awarded first place in his first competition. Jack has progressed to becoming - [Congratulations Karlton and Shawn](https://www.boteler.org.uk/congratulations-karlton-and-shawn/) - CONGRATULATIONS to two Year 8 pupils in Tyldesley House who came first and second in the recent Cross Country competition. Karlton Bates was first with a time of 6mins 49 secs and Shawn Brodrick was second with a time of 6mins 50 secs. Not much between them! Apparently they had a ‘plan’ and that was - [The Gospel According to Star Trek - The Final Frontier](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/the-gospel-according-to-star-trek-the-final-frontier/) - Star Trek V came out to mixed reviews despite being the no. 1 box office film in it’s first week. Many regarded the plot as thin and unimaginative; it is best known for the line uttered by Kirk, ‘what does God need with a spaceship,’ which seems to sum up the film. Despite this, the - [Basketball Hall of Fame](https://www.boteler.org.uk/basketball/basketball-hall-of-fame/) - The Boteler Basketball Club The Early Years In 1977 Boteler was a grammar school with an excellent record of success in football, swimming, athletics and cricket. Rugby league was getting stronger but there was no organised basketball. There were in fact only three basketballs in the PE stock room which were not either completely smooth - [Star Trek: The Voyage Home](https://www.boteler.org.uk/the-gospel-according-to-star-trek-the-voyage-home/) - The Gospel According to Star Trek: The Voyage Home In ‘the Search for Spock’ we posed the question ‘is there life after death?’ We saw the scriptwriters endorse the biblical teaching of an eternal spirit and a physical rebirth. But what will that life be like? If we are suffering now, can we be sure - [Star Trek: The Search for Spok](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/the-gospel-according-to-star-trek-the-search-for-spok/) - The Gospel according to Star Trek: The Search for Spok The third film of the Star Trek franchise, ‘The Search for Spock,’ is the second part of a trilogy, which seeks to postulate an answer to the eternal question, ‘is there life after death?’ At the close of ‘The Wrath of Kahn,’ Spock saved the - [Artist Ian Murphy visits Boteler](https://www.boteler.org.uk/artist-ian-murphy-visits-boteler/) - This half term Year 11 GCSE Art students have been looking at buildings from different perspectives. Their new project initially made them reconsider a building that they are in everyday (our school!) as inspiration for Art work. All of the Year 11 Art students were then invited on a visit to look at different styles - [Latchford Albion Unicorns ](https://www.boteler.org.uk/latchford-albion-unicorns/) - Four of our year 11 pupils who play rugby for school also play for Latchford Albion Unicorns and on the 13th October they played in a the Lancashire Cup Final at Halton Stadium in Widnes and won the cup against a strong Widnes team. The pupils represent 3 of our houses and are Aaron O’Day, - [National Poetry Day 2013](https://www.boteler.org.uk/national-poetry-day-2013/) - The classrooms of Sir Thomas Boteler were flooded with the sound of beautiful poetry as pupils took part in this year’s ‘water’ themed National Poetry Day. Forms worked together to draft poems which were then judged by the Student Leadership Team. House Captains had a difficult task of choosing the best poems from their own - [Basketball Team Begins Preparations For New Season](https://www.boteler.org.uk/basketball-team-begins-preparations-for-new-season/) - We have now held two Friday evening training sessions in preparation for the forthcoming competitive basketball season. It will be very difficult to repeat last year’s successes, which saw us yet again win the Warrington School’s Title and reach the latter stages of the England Schools Basket Competition but we have a starting five who - [European Languages Day](https://www.boteler.org.uk/european-languages-day/) - Thursday 24th of September was European Languages Day. The European Day of Languages has been celebrated every year since 2001 on 26 September, as an initiative of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. Throughout Europe, 800 million Europeans represented in the Council of Europe’s 47 member states are encouraged to learn more languages, at any - [Destined for the charts](https://www.boteler.org.uk/destined-for-the-charts/) - A group of Boteler year 10 GCSE Music students have enjoyed their class performances so much that they have decided to start a band. The talented group will be performing as one of the warm-up acts at this year’s High School Warrington talent competition and are hoping to perform at events at Christmas and Boteler - [The Headteacher's Open Day Presentation](https://www.boteler.org.uk/the-headteachers-open-day-presentation/) - [Support our School](https://www.boteler.org.uk/support-our-school/) - Our orchard project which is funded by Fruit-full Schools is entering the final phase. To celebrate the fact that they have funded the planting of over 200 school orchards across the country Fruit-full Schools have launched a competition called 100,000 reasons. The idea is to collect information on why people like to buy locally grown - [Past Basketball News & Reports](https://www.boteler.org.uk/basketball/pastbasketballnews/) - 2010 Boteler Basketball Showcase: 14th January 2011 - Boteler Teams Undefeated in 2010 26th November 2010 - Victory Against Birchwood in First Match 4th March 2011 - Rampant Team Score 100 Points vs Newman 11th February 2011 - Ruthless Y9 Team Overpowers Beamont 1st October 2010 - Report on Summer Training Camp 2010 9th September - [Blooming Boteler](https://www.boteler.org.uk/blooming-boteler/) - Pupils chose the name Blooming Boteler, for our school Horticulture project. It was set up in 2007 after receiving European Social funding. The programme enables pupils to achieve a level 1 City and Guilds certificate in Work Based Horticulture. This qualification is validated and verified by Reaseheath Agricultural College. A number of pupils have progressed - [2010 - 2011 Basketball Squad](https://www.boteler.org.uk/basketball/2010-2011-basketball-squad/) - [2011 - 2012 Basketball Squad](https://www.boteler.org.uk/basketball/2011-2012-basketball-squad/) - [Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/the-wrath-of-khan/) - The Gospel According to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan This second film of the Star Trek franchise, ‘The Wrath of Khan,’ is the first part of a trilogy, including ‘The Search for Spock,’ and ‘The Voyage Home,’ which taken together exhibit close parallels with the Christian messages of sacrifice, resurrection and restoration. Following - [Star Trek: The Motion Picture](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/star-trek-the-motion-picture/) - The Gospel According to Star Trek: The Motion Picture The opening lines of the Star Trek series begins ‘to boldly go where no one has gone before.’ As I contemplated this series I thought I might be breaking new ground – but no! Someone has already produced a book apparently on this very theme. Undaunted - [Pinocchio](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/pinocchio/) - The Gospel According to Disney – life springs One of the most well known Disney Classics is the tale of Pinocchio, the wooden boy who wanted to be real. Disney’s version is highly moral with its portrayal of Pinocchio as an innocent lad trying to do his best, but constantly deceived by the world, represented - [The fox and the hound](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/the-fox-and-the-hound/) - The Gospel According to Disney – Unlikely Friends One Disney classic that isn’t so well known is the Fox and the Hound produced in 1981. It’s the story of a young red fox named Tod, adopted by widow Tweed, and an equally young Hound dog called Copper, who is owned by a farmer called Slade. - [Tangled](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/tangled/) - Gospel according to Disney – Tangled One of my daughters’ favourite Disney animations of all time is ‘Tangled,’ the story of Rapunzel. The story opens with the baby Rapunzel being abducted by an old woman because Rapunzel’s hair has magical properties that will keep her young. Rapunzel therefore grows up in seclusion in a tall - [The Jungle Book](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/the-jungle-book/) - The Gospel According to Disney - The Jungle Book One of my all time favourite Disney films is ‘The Jungle Book’ with the wonderful characters of Baloo, King Louie, Colonel Hathi and of course Mowgli. The story is of an orphan boy who is found and raised by wolves. Once he comes of age he - [The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/) - The Gospel According to Disney Following on from Easter it is no surprise that I should draw our attention to Disney’s Chronicles of Narnia and the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.’ Based on the story by C.S. Lewis, it is an allegory of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Four children, Peter, Susan, - [Aladdin](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/aladdin/) - The Gospel According to Disney - Aladdin One of the most popular Disney animations is Aladdin in which a young street-wise boy, Aladdin, discovers an old oil lamp. He rubs the lamp and a genie appears who grants him three wishes. The genie, played by Robin Williams, is awesome and gives an account of all - [Lady and the Tramp](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/lady-and-the-tramp/) - The Gospel According to Disney - Lady and the Tramp I received a request to see if I could identify the Christian message in Disney’s ‘Lady and the Tramp,’ so here goes. In the film, Lady and the Tramp are two characters that are worlds apart in every way. Most noticeable is the fact that - [Beauty and the Beast](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/beauty-and-the-beast/) - The Gospel According to Disney – Beauty & the Beast Beauty and the Beast is a wonderful tale of how love conquers everything. A handsome arrogant Prince is cruel to a witch, who turns him into a beast until one should come along who can see past his ugliness and love the person within. That - [The Lion King](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pages/gospel/the-lion-king/) - I don’t know if you have noticed how much of the Christian faith is embedded in many Disney cartons. Over the next few weeks I thought it might be instructive to see how many references we can find. In this issue I thought we could start with the Lion King. Simba has been tricked into - [Colin Parry Visits Boteler](https://www.boteler.org.uk/colin-parry-visits-boteler/) - Colin Parry, father of Tim Parry who was killed in the IRA bomb attack on Warrington twenty years ago, came in to Sir Thomas Boteler to speak to pupils. On the twentieth anniversary of the tragedy, Colin spoke to year 11 pupils to discuss his efforts in the Northern Ireland Peace Process and in the - [Inauguration Service 2013](https://www.boteler.org.uk/inauguration-service-2013/) - On Tuesday 17th September our New Year 7 students were officially welcomed into Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, through the Inauguration Service. It was a fantastic service which was attended by over three hundred family and friends and eighty of our new year 7 students. The address was given by The Reverend - [Tatton Show 2013](https://www.boteler.org.uk/tatton-show-2013/) - Sir Thomas Boteler’s school entry achieved a Distinction at the prestigious show. This is the highest award in the schools section and is the equivalent of a gold! Miss Wheeler the Horticulture teacher, would like to thank the pupils, volunteers, staff and sponsors who have all contributed to this amazing result and without whom our - [Tatton Show 2013](https://www.boteler.org.uk/tatton-show-2013-2/) - Sir Thomas Boteler’s school entry achieved a Distinction at the prestigious show. This is the highest award in the schools section and is the equivalent of a gold! Miss Wheeler the Horticulture teacher, would like to thank the pupils, volunteers, staff and sponsors who have all contributed to this amazing result and without whom our - [Open Day](https://www.boteler.org.uk/open-day/) - Our Open Day takes place on Wednesday 11th September 2013, between 9.30am and 11.30am, and 6.30pm until 8.30 pm. Below is Mr Sharples' Presentation. - [The Colour Run](https://www.boteler.org.uk/the-colour-run/) - On Sunday 21st July, we successfully completed the 5k Colour Run in Manchester. Although Hannah still had pink hair for several weeks later, it was a great event and everyone enjoyed taking part! We managed to help raise £720 for Millie’s Trust. We would like to thank everyone for their support and donations: we are - [Tatton Show 2013](https://www.boteler.org.uk/tatton-show-2013/) - Sir Thomas Boteler’s school entry achieved a Distinction at the prestigious show. This is the highest award in the schools section and is the equivalent of a gold! Miss Wheeler the Horticulture teacher, would like to thank the pupils, volunteers, staff and sponsors who have all contributed to this amazing result and without whom our - [Basketball Squad 2012-2013](https://www.boteler.org.uk/basketball/basketball-squad-2012-2013/) - Tom Bate Assistant Coach Priestley College TJ Woodward Assistant Coach Ben Connelly Assistant Coach Birmingham Uni Danny Cox Assistant Coach Priestley College James Griffiths Assistant Coach Liverpool JM Uni Renz Kae Agpoon Forward Team Captain Y11 Kyle Sutton Assistant Coach Sagar Hussain Guard Y11 Reece Watts Guard Y9 Paul Hogden Guard Y10 Nathan Weaver Forward - [The Governing Body](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/the-governing-body/) - The school’s Governors are responsible for the way the school is run. The Governing Body meets at least once a term but there are also committees which deal with certain aspects of the running of the school. All governors can be contacted via the school. LEA Representatives Councillor S Wright Mrs G Whitfield Staff - [test for dims](https://www.boteler.org.uk/test-for-dims/) - [Sports Day 2013](https://www.boteler.org.uk/sports-day-2013/) - This year’s sports day was a huge success, with the whole event taking place on the school field owing to the development work taking place at Victoria Park. The day started with the field events producing a number of outstanding throwing and jumping performances. The track races were run in the afternoon in front of - [Governing Body](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/governing-body/) - The school’s Governors are responsible for the way the school is run. The Governing Body meets at least once a term but there are also committees which deal with certain aspects of the running of the school. All governors can be contacted via the school. LEA Representatives Councillor S Wright Mrs G Whitfield Foundation Governors - [Pupils call for Action on Hunger at No. 10](https://www.boteler.org.uk/pupils-call-for-action-on-hunger-at-no-10/) - On Thursday 6th June, Pupils from Boteler joined ‘Enough Food for Everyone IF’ supporter, David Walliams, for a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday and call for action to tackle global hunger. Boteler pupils who attended were Lucy Meakin, Jake Singleton-Bennike, Dominique Haughton, Erica Griffiths and Ozan Gulan. Sir - [school news old buttons](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-news-old-buttons/) - [GCSE Results 2013](https://www.boteler.org.uk/gcse-results-2013/) - There were smiles all round at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, with 57% of students gaining 5A*-C grades including English and Maths, 7% up on last year’s figure, and once again, these were the best ever results for the school! Highest points overall scorer this year with 773 points from her 15 - [Mr Wood nominated for Teaching Award](https://www.boteler.org.uk/mr-wood-nominated-for-teaching-award/) - Andy Wood from Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School has been selected as a finalist for the 2013 Pearson Teaching Awards. He joins a list of exceptional teachers who are the stars of education this year.The finalists will receive the results… when they are announced by the Pearson Teaching Awards on Thank a Teacher Day, - [Testhomebox](https://www.boteler.org.uk/testhomebox/) - fvaetbgrtbnrs - [Boteler’s Designer Volunteers in Ghana school](https://www.boteler.org.uk/botelers-designer-volunteers-in-ghana-school/) - On the 4th May, I flew out to Ghana for two weeks to join a voluntary project near Mpraeso, in the Kwahu region in south Ghana. The project was at a school in a rural village. The people lived in mud huts, and only a few of the village buildings had mains power. The school - [Boteler schoolgirls raise money for the YMCA](https://www.boteler.org.uk/boteler-schoolgirls-raise-money-for-the-ymca/) - On Saturday 15th June, three year 10 school girls from Sir Thomas Boteler High School, Alicia Bennett, Hannah Jones and Holly Mannering spent the whole day ‘bag packing’ at Iceland to raise much needed funding for the YMCA charity in Warrington. This charity is there to help and support the homeless of Warrington and the - [test with tp gallery](https://www.boteler.org.uk/test-with-tp-gallery/) - [tp_gallery post_id="1536"] - [Basketball Archive Gallery](https://www.boteler.org.uk/basketball/basketball-archive-gallery/) - [Great strides with China partnership](https://www.boteler.org.uk/great-strides-with-china-partnership/) - In June 2013 we saw some significant developments in our partnership with the High School Affiliated to the University of Architecture and Technology in Xi’an, China. Firstly, we bade a very fond farewell to Mr Zhang Yi, or Roy as we all affectionately know him, our Chinese Language Assistant from our partner school. He has worked - [cat page test](https://www.boteler.org.uk/test-page/cat-page-test/) - [Safety](https://www.boteler.org.uk/school-information/safety/) - Your Child’s Safety At the heart of the government’s “Every Child Matters” agenda lies the aim that children at school should “stay safe”. Child Protection Parents should be aware that the school will take any reasonable action to secure the safety of its pupils. Where there is reason to be concerned that a child may - [Sports Day 2013](https://www.boteler.org.uk/sports-day-2013/sports-day-2013/) - [Main Slider](https://www.boteler.org.uk/main-slider/) - [Test page](https://www.boteler.org.uk/test-page/) - Sir Thomas Boteler’s school entry achieved a Distinction at the prestigious show. This is the highest award in the schools section and is the equivalent of a gold! 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