Newsletter 07.07.23

Newsletter 07.07.23

Message from our Chaplain Mairie
This article from our students who attended the recent Annual Schools Mass.
Last week some students from Year 9 and Year 7 attended the Annual Schools Mass with Mairie, our chaplain. The Mass was at Holy Angels Church in Hale Barns. When we first arrived, we had the chance to meet with other students from other high schools and get to know them better by playing some games organised by the Youth Mission Team. We thought that this was fun and a good way to get to know other people. 
We then went to celebrate Mass with Bishop Mark. We had been chosen to read the Universal prayers and that helped a lot to make us more confident to read in front of so many people. It was a lovely Mass that gave us the chance to reflect on all that has happened this year. Mr Burns came with us, and it was his first Schools Mass as our headteacher. We really enjoyed the day and were glad we were able to attend.
Year 9 Reuse-Repair-Recycle
Year 9 completed many activities on Mission Day around the topic of Fast Fashion and the environmental and ethical implications around this. After studying the topic and learning about some rather shocking statistics, they worked in groups to repurpose an old t shirt. This culminated in a fashion show. Some of the items were “interesting” and some really did look like a product you would be happy to purchase! 
Well done Year 9 – you were a credit to yourselves and the world of recycling!

Sporting Success – Annabel Hunter

A massive well done to Annabel Hunter who was successful in the Cheshire School Girl trials. Annabel has made it straight onto the first team.

To top that Annabel has also signed for Blackburn Rovers. What a fantastic achievement.

Sporting Success – Tia Randle

Tia Randle has been selected for Sale Sharks Centre of Excellence Squad after recent trials.

Tia only started playing rugby two years ago at St Nicholas and is now loving the sport. She has played for Winnington Park for one season, then moved to Chester RUFC and has played two seasons with Cheshire DPP

Fantastic news Tia!

PTFA raffle

Please make sure you buy your tickets for the PTFA raffle – it closes on Wednesday 12th July at 9am.

Click here to buy yours now.

Thank you for your support!

Sports Leaders
Well done to our Year 9 Sports Leaders who helped out at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School’s Sports Day.
Across all of our feeder primary schools, we have had over 50 Sports Leaders involved this year.
It is great experience for our Leaders, a fantastic help for the Primary schools and a wonderful way for the primary school students to meet our amazing St Nicholas Ambassadors.
Also a big thank you to Mr Armstrong who is liaising with Primary Schools, organising everything and make the events run smoothly.

 

Writing Success – Tresor Nsengiyumva
Huge congratulations go to Tresor Nsengiyumva  in Year 11 whose poem ‘I want to be an artist’ was selected for publication by the writing organisation Young Writers, as part of a competition called ‘The Power of Poetry’. We are incredibly proud of Tresor’s efforts and look forward to displaying the published collection in the school library next term.
 
We regularly advertise the latest competition from Young Writers; anyone interested in the latest competition should speak to Mr Huws or look out for posters on the English corridor.
Cheshire Schools FA Newsletter

We have received copy of the Cheshire Schools FA Newsletter.

It features our talented students Annabel Hunter (U14), Emily Cole (U16) and Mikey Lawson (U16) and well as St Nicholas Boys U15 winning the Emberton cup.

Click here to see the newsletter

Sports Presentation Evening

In preparation for the Sports Presentation Evening, which will take place on Monday 17th July, the Physical Education department are kindly requesting any pictures and/or information of students competing outside of school in either club, district, regional, national or international level. The information received will be used to create a High Performance presentation that will be shared on the night.

Please can you send in any pictures and/or information of your child participating in sport outside of school to Mr Armstrong (m.armstrong@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk) by Thursday 13th July 2023.
The Sports Presentation Evening will take place on Monday 17th July 2023 at 6:00pm in the Sports Hall. Admission is free but seats need to be reserved. If you wish to reserve your tickets, please do so using the following Form: https://forms.office.com/e/2Q8jhZrRCE

Students will receive one ticket and family members/friends may wish to reserve extra using the form. The additional tickets are limited to two per student.

Sports Day – Tuesday 11th July

We are hoping that the weather will be kind and allow St Nicholas Sports Day to take place on Tuesday 11th July

All students must attend school in correct PE kits – this includes school PE socks or white socks along with trainers (no converse or similar)

The students will be outside all day so it is important they come prepared for the weather.

Please remember

-Plenty of water – preferably two bottles
-Sun hat
-Wear sun cream plus bring extra to re-apply
-Have Piriton before school if needed
-Bring a snack as there will be no break time but early lunch
-Bring a pen for score card
-Inhalers if needed.
-An extra top if required

Science lesson at St Vincent’s Primary School

On Tuesday, Mrs Cameron had an exciting science lesson with students at St Vincent’s. They did heart dissections as the students had been learning about the circulatory system.

Mrs Cameron was very impressed by the knowledge, interest and concentration.

Well done St Vincent’s

Free school meals

Many families in the borough are struggling to afford the basics, but lots of children who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) are not yet receiving them. 

Eligibility: 

Year 3 and above 

Your child will be able to get FSM if you receive any of the following:

  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
  • Universal Credit – if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household earnings must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

Please note: any child who becomes eligible for FSM between 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2023 will remain entitled to a FSM regardless of any change in parental income until they finish the phase of education they are in (primary or secondary) as of 31 March 2023.

Please click here for further information.
Free Sanitary Products

The school regularly receives big deliveries of sanitary products.

These are free to students and their families and we would like to encourage students to pick up a couple of packs to take home. If your daughter is uncomfortable picking up sanitary products, please contact Mrs Parkes on reception to arrange a time for an adult to collect up to six month’s supply. admin@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk

MFL language competition
Industrial Action – 5th and 7th July
Thank you to students, parents and carers for your support and understanding during the two days of industrial action.
Performing Arts Showcase

Tuesday 11th July 7pm at St Nicholas.

Please join us for our end of year Performing Arts Showcase where you can watch all your favourites from the charts and musicals performed by students from years 7-12. Rumour has it the staff choir might be reforming for this event!

No ticket required.

100% attendance vouchers
Congratulations to the winners of the attendance vouchers.
Students who have had 100% attendance the previous week are entered into the draw.
Year 7
Eva P and Harrison F
Jonathan B and Jessie M
Free course – Help your child / teenager break free from anxiety

The NHS and Triple P are hosting a free course Help your child / teenager break free from anxiety at Northwich Fire Station for two half day sessions on the 26th and 27th July

The programme is called Triple p Fear Less which is intended for parents and helps them with methods of helping their children who might have anxiety issues.

The programme comes with a manual parents so they have something for reference following the programme.

If you would like to attend this workshop please email cwp.cheshiremhstadmin@nhs.net to inform us of your attendance, your child’s name and the name of your child’s school.

Click here for further details

PTFA News

Thank you very much indeed to so many of you who have bought tickets for our summer raffle on ParentPay. Click here to buy yours now.

We are very grateful.

Good luck everyone! 🍀

Prizes:

7-night euro camp holiday
Luxury food & drink hamper
Toiletries hamper
Picnic set
Baylis & Harding gift set
Luxury candle from Chic Interiors, Knutsford
2 x 7 day passes for Brio
Vale Royal Abbey Golf prize for 4 people
Gift from Lior Home, Cheshire
Gift from Crafty Sense of fun, Northwich

And many more.

Thank you so much for your ongoing support.

Your PTFA

Boys’ and Girls’ After School Sports
Due to all the activities and trips taking place in school over the next few weeks, after school sports have finished for the Summer.
We look forward to seeing you in September.
Summer Holiday Camps in Northwich

Northwich Rugby Club are running a summer sports camp in collaboration with Northwich Council and Northwich Police.
There is a Pitch Up and Play summer camp available for ages 11-16 as well as a Multi-Sports Camp
Children in recipient of Free School Meals can book onto the camp free of charge. Those not in recipient of Free School Meals can book on for a cost of £10 per day.
Please email aaronfcollins@outlook.com to book on.

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday 11th July – Sports Day (weather permitting)
Thursday 13th July – Prize Night  6.00 – 8.30pm
Monday 17th July – Sports Presentation Evening  6 – 8.30pm
Tuesday 18th July – Year 12 Parents Evening   4.15 – 7.30pm
Thursday 20th July – SCHOOL CLOSES at 12.30pm

September

Wednesday 6th September – SCHOOL OPENS – all years

For future dates click here

Click here to download 2023-24 Holiday Dates

Attendance

Everyone matters – so attendance matters

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