Primary Times North & East Yorkshire Feb 17

SCHOOLS AND TUITION
Junior School
“On visiting Bootham Junior School you will be struck immediately by its family approach…
there is a warm, friendly atmosphere from the head teacher down to the youngest pupils.
This provides an excellent environment for the vital early years of your child’s education. Its
warm, friendly atmosphere enables children to reach their full potential, a rigorous education
produces outstanding achievement and its caring ethos provides a model for learning, good
citizenship and self-confidence.
“Outdoor learning is taken to another level with the forest school in the grounds (racks of
wellies in evidence). All take part in a residential experience (right from reception, which is
very rare). It’s a gentle start with the youngest children pitching tents in the school hall for an
overnight stay, complete with head-torches for a night walk and hot chocolate before bed.
“The school’s extensive facilities are enhanced by the link with Bootham Senior School, one
of the leading secondary, independent schools in the country. A short walk away, pupils can
take advantage of its amenities including a fully equipped theatre, design and technology
departments and an observatory. “ Good Schools Guide
Senior School
A Bootham education is about more than knowledge, skills and paper qualifications.
Bootham School encourages its students to be creative thinkers, peacemakers and confident
humanitarians. We hope that, while they are at School, and afterwards, they will contribute to
responsive and responsible public leadership in the world.
“The pupils’ personal development is excellent at all ages. Their spiritual development is
outstanding. They have extremely high levels of moral and social awareness and a strong
sense of right and wrong. They demonstrate a high degree of mutual respect and support.
Pupils of all ages willingly take on responsibility and service both within and beyond the school
community, and take seriously the need to play their part in working towards a better world, in
line with Quaker testimonies. The arrangements for pastoral care and for welfare, health and
safety are excellent and play a significant part in promoting the pupils’ all-round development.
The quality of boarding is excellent and boarders gain much from the experience.”
Independent Schools Inspectorate
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