Newsletter 01.07.22

Newsletter 01.07.22

Choir Visit to Liverpool Cathedral
Mrs McKenna, music director, and the school chaplain, Mairie, were delighted to accompany a number of our musicians and choir members to Liverpool Cathedral this week. We were there to meet with Charlie Potts, a past student, who is now at Oxford and is ‘on tour’ with St Peter’s College Music and Choir. For many students, this was their first visit to this beautiful cathedral, and we were able to have a good look around and absorb the atmosphere of this prayerful place in the city. The extraordinary sound of the College choir only added to the sense of being in a sacred space. After listening to the choir in practice, we were able to attend the Vigil Mass for Ss Peter and Paul alongside other members of the congregation and hear the music in the setting of the Mass. After the Mass we spent some time with the choir talking about their experiences applying for and being at Oxford, the benefits of being in a choir and other opportunities for our students to consider. 
This was a uniquely wonderful opportunity for our students, and we thank Charlie and the College choir for the invitation and their time.

A Students’ View

I was lucky enough to be invited, along with a few other students to Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Of Christ The King (known locally as Paddy’s Wigwam). We had a tour, listened to the St Peters College Choir rehearse and sing at Mass.

The Choir is made up of students from Oxford University and we had the opportunity to speak with the Music Director about the music opportunities there. It was also interesting to speak with the students about life at Oxford University and their experiences within the choir.

The Choir, who sang in Latin were amazing and the acoustics in the Cathedral made them sound almost angelical. Their performance gave me goosebumps.

Thank you Mrs Mckenna for inviting me.

Erin Pritchard, 8 Kolbe

Music Department News

Lunchtime Interlude

A chance to entertain your friends at lunch.

Come and perform a piece of your choice.

Wednesday 6th July 12.40-1.10 in 1M

BRING A PACKED LUNCH, A FRIEND , INSTRUMENT, MUSIC/BACKING TRACK

School Closure Dates
A reminder that school is closed to students on Monday 4th July –  Bank Holiday closure in lieu of Queen’s Jubilee
Languages Memrise Competition
Calling all Year 7 students. The MFL department is running a Memrise competition between now and July 18th. There will be a prize for the person with the most points and a prize draw for all participants. See your MFL teacher or Mrs McAleenan for the link to join.
iBuena suerte! Bonne chance!
Free Course for parents and Carers

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* Join a free 5 week course specifically aimed at parents and carers.
* Starting September 2022 at New Images Youth & Community Centre, Winsford,

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Year 7 trip to the Catalyst Science Museum

60 Year 7 students had a brilliant trip to The Catalyst Science Museum in Widnes.
By working together and using our brains we built a cable-stayed bridge and constructed massive tetrahedrons.
We also explored the museum, including the observatory on the top floor and the very interactive exhibits.
All the Year 7s were well behaved and we had a great day. Thank you to Mr Barker and the Maths department for organising.

School production – ‘Bugsy Malone’

This year’s school production is the amazing 1920s musical ‘Bugsy Malone’.

We have a wonderful cast of pupils from Years 7 to 12, a live orchestra and lots of splurge guns ready to entertain!

The school production will run from Wednesday 13th July until Friday 15th July 2022 curtain up at 7.00pm in the school hall.

Tickets are £6.00 for Students and £10.00 for Adults

You can order tickets on ParentPay for the night you would like to attend. Tickets will be given to students in school to bring home. Tickets bought after Thursday 7th July can be collected at school on the night of the performance. Please book soon to avoid disappointment as tickets are limited to 200 a night.
There is no reserved seating, however if you do require any access arrangements please do contact school.

‘Anybody who is anybody will soon walk through that door at Fat Sam’s Grand Slam Speakeasy

PTFA NEWS
Thank you very much to everyone for your continued support with our summer raffle. If you haven’t bought tickets yet and wish to, it is running on ParentPay until 17th July.  There are lots of fabulous prizes to be won. Good luck.?
Congratulations! ?
Last week one of our supporters won £20 – well done! ? 
This week we have another supporter who has won & they have very kindly donated their winnings to school – thank you, Jo Roper. ?
Year 11 Prom
We wish to thank our very own Sheila Frampton-Rawlings and team for setting up the room at Vale Royal Abbey.  Your hard work was greatly appreciated and the students had a wonderful time. ???
Sports Day
The students and staff all enjoyed their ice-lollies on a very warm sports day. It was our pleasure to provide them.
Bugsy Malone
Looking forward to seeing some of you at the production of Bugsy Malone where we will be serving teas and coffees.
Have a good week.
Thank you as ever.
Your PTFA 

‘Festival on the Field’
St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School, Knutsford, are hosting Festival on the Field on Saturday 9th July at 12-4pm
There will be different stalls, food, drink and music as well as sports and other activities. Entry is £3 for adults and £1 for children.
The school has asked if any former students wish to attend and help with running any events, they are more than welcome!
Girls’ and Boys’ After School Sports
Thursday 7th July
Cricket & Rounders – all years
Friday 8th July
Tennis & Run Club
Upcoming Dates

Years 10 & 12 Exams finish  –  Friday 1st July 2022
SCHOOL CLOSED in lieu of additional bank holiday awarded for Queen’s Jubilee  –  Monday 4th July 2022
Year 10 Residential – Tuesday 5th-6th July 2022
Year 6 Summer Disco  –  Friday 8th July 2022
Year 5 Activities Day – Monday 11th July 2022
Year 12 Parents’ Evening  –  Monday 11th July 2022  (4.15 – 7.30pm)
Mission Day 2  –  Wednesday 13th July 2022
Year 9 Retreat Day  –  Thursday 14th July 2022
Years 7, 8 &9 Dorigatti / Pringle Tournament  –  Friday 15th July 2022
Year 10 Rewards Trips  –  Friday 15th July 2022
KS3 Rewards Trips  –  Monday 18th July 2022
Sports Presentation Evening  –  Monday 18th July 2022  (6.00 – 8.30pm)
Year 8 Reports to Parents  –  Tuesday 19th July 2022
SCHOOL CLOSES  –  Wednesday 20th July 2022 (Details to follow next week)

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