Bootham Celebrates Community Spirit with a Vibrant Parents’ Day
Published by Bootham School on Monday 30th of June 2025
Bootham School opened its gates this past Saturday to welcome parents, students and staff for a joyful and action-packed Parents’ Day, celebrating the close of another successful academic year.
The day began with a moment of reflection during the school’s traditional Quaker Meeting for Worship, setting a calm and thoughtful tone for the festivities ahead. Head, Deneal Smith, then addressed the gathered families with an inspiring speech highlighting the many achievements and memorable moments of the school year. Parents also heard from the Head Reeves, who offered valuable insight into life at Bootham from a student perspective.
From there, the site buzzed with activity as families dispersed to explore a wide variety of workshops, performances and hands-on sessions – all designed to showcase student talents and provide opportunities for families to connect. From cricket to coding, poetry to physics and music to mock trials, there was no shortage of things to experience and enjoy.
Some of the day’s highlights included:
- Bootham Flight School
- Global Bake Off Competition
- Dragon’s Den business challenge
- Roman York and History Quiz
- Improvised Musical performances
- Creative arts exhibitions and drama plays
- Sports activities like netball, cricket, tennis, and a biathlon
- STEM showcases in chemistry, biology, physics, and code club
- Politics, geography, and English presentations
The school’s talented Jazz Band opened the event with a lively performance, while throughout the day, pupils showcased their talents across a wide range of disciplines. Whether experimenting in science labs, exploring medieval law courts, or crafting handmade bookmarks, every corner of Bootham was alive with learning and laughter.
As the day drew to a close, families gathered outside for a delicious barbecue and enjoyed a range of international cuisine provided by food stalls. The Junior Brass Band brought the day to a close with a final musical performance, ending the event on a high note.
Parents’ Day 2025 was a heartwarming celebration of Bootham’s strong community, creativity and spirit. A big thank you goes out to the staff, students and families who made the day such a memorable success.
