A prayer to share
A Message from our Chaplain, Mairie
Summer Holiday Support for Families
Families receiving Free School Meals (FSM) can apply for summer holiday food support through Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF). Applications open on 30 June 2026 and close on 31 August 2026. Click here
The current FSM support arrangements will continue over the summer. From September 2026, CRF support will focus on households facing an unexpected financial crisis and applicants will need to explain their circumstances.
Also from September, all children in households receiving Universal Credit will qualify for FSM, extending eligibility to more families. Click here
The CRF can also help with emergency, housing and heating costs.
The Green Uniform and Babybank in Winsford can help with School Uniform
Summer Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme
Bookings for the Summer HAF Programme open at 4pm on 25 June 2026. Families can browse activities and register interest now via EEQU: https://eequ.org/cheshirewestandchesterhaf
Free places are available for children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals, subject to availability. Many providers also offer paid places so more children can take part.
This summer, 87 clubs across Cheshire West and Chester will provide activities, food and opportunities to learn new skills, make friends and try something new.
For other holiday activities, visit: https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/schoolholidays
For support, email HAF@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.
Year 7 Readathon
Library and Literacy
Reading on the Three Peaks
As you’ve probably already been made aware, 26 members of staff bravely took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge last weekend. I decided to take the opportunity to catch up with everyone and find out what they’re currently reading.
Mrs Hill is currently reading Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. A beautiful story and now also a Netflix film.
Mrs Buckley is currently listening to the IT audio book. At 45 hours long, she could listen to it whilst doing the Three Peaks four times over!
Mr Brown has gone for a thriller with Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay. Could’ve done with an elevator last Friday. Maybe not this one though!
Four people board an elevator in Manhattan. Each presses the button for their floor, but the elevator climbs, non-stop, to the top where it pauses for a few seconds, before dropping.
Right to the bottom of the shaft.
Mrs Aston has just finished reading The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. It’s an amazing read and Mrs Aston has loved all of Kristin Hannah’s books so far.
Ms. Roberts is on a re-read of all the books in the Sarah J. Maas universe before the release of the new ACOTAR books in October. Three down, FIFTEEN to go!
Next up is Mr Martin with the slightly more highbrow pick of Man Booker prize winner Wolf Hall
Mrs Miller is currently reading The Names by Florence Kemp. After a great storm, Cora goes to register the birth of her son. Her controlling husband expects her to name their son after him – but she hesitates. What’s in a name? The story then splits into three different timelines as the chosen names take three versions of Cora’s son in different directions.
Mrs Mckenna has recently finished My Friends by Fredrik Backman. She was gutted when it finished and is now eager to read some more of Backman’s books.
There’s still time to sponsor the remarkably brave people who took on The Yorkshire Three Peaks last weekend. Here’s the link in case you missed it the first time https://gvwhl.com/3ZS1P
St Nicholas Art & Design Exhibition 2026
We are delighted to showcase the creativity, talent and hard work of our students at the St Nicholas Art & Design Exhibition 2026.
Join us to view an inspiring collection of GCSE and A Level Art & Design work, celebrating the achievements of our young artists.
Thursday 16th July
4:00pm – 7:00pm
A1 Art Room
We look forward to welcoming students, families and friends to this special exhibition.
Vacancies at St Nicholas
PTFA Summer Raffle
Outgrown Uniform and PE kit
If your child is leaving school or has outgrown their uniform or PE kit, please send it in to school where we will reuse it for students who need it or pass it on to the Green Uniform and Babybank. This can also be sent in after the exams have finished.
Thank you for your help
Community Notices
Barnton Cricket are looking for new players
Hartford Hurricanes U16 Football
Recruiting new players
Co-Curricular Activities
PE Co-Curricular
Music Co-Curricular
Lunchtime Clubs
Tuesday lunchtime English Homework Club
Wednesday lunchtime Writing and Poetry Club E1
Wednesday lunchtime English Homework Club
Wednesday lunchtime Beyblading – Bring your own BeyBlades – in R1
After School Clubs
Tuesday After School – Performing Arts Club – 3.15 – 4.30
Attendance
Upcoming dates
Wednesday 1st July Year 8 vaccinations
Monday 6th July Year 10 Residential departs to Savio / Year 6 Transition Day – Non Feeder schools
Tuesday 7th July Year 10 Residential returns / Year 6 Transition Day – All schools
Wednesday 8th July Year 6 Transition Day – All schools
Thursday 9th July Year 10 Residential departs to Savio / New Year 7 Intake Parents’ Information Evening 5pm
Friday 10th July Year 10 Residential returns / Dorigatti/Pringle (Years 7, 8 & 9)
Monday 13th July Mission Day /Year 12 retreat
Tuesday 14th Lucas Briscoe Rounders Tournament (Year 10)
Wednesday 15th July Prize Night 6.00–7.30pm
Thursday 16th July Whole School Jubilee Mass/Sports Presentation Evening 6.00–8.00pm / Art Exhibition 4–7pm
Friday 17th July Years 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12 Rewards Trips/ Sixth Form Expedition to Morocco departs
Monday 20th July Year 10 Post 16 Fair / Year 12 Parents’ Evening 4.15–7.30pm
Wednesday 22nd July SCHOOL CLOSES – 12.30pm
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Thursday 3rd September School Opens to all students
Thursday 24th September Open Evening 4-6pm
Tuesday 20th October Sixth Form Open Evening 5-7pm
