World Book Day
Staff really embraced the spirit of World Book Day on Thursday, showcasing a variety of costumes inspired by characters from a wide range of books, spanning different literary genres and age ranges, from beloved figures in Roald Dahl’s novels to those in “An Inspector Calls.” Students enjoyed seeing familiar faces such as a convincing Severus Snape, a charming Gandalf the Elf, the strict Miss Trunchbull, and the whimsical Queen of Hearts. The aim was to highlight the importance of reading within our school community, and it turned out to be a highly enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Music Department News
Choir Success
The Choir had a very succesful performance at the North Wales Choir Festival in Llandudno on Saturday 2nd March. They sang their hearts out and were awarded a ‘Highly Commended’ in a competition where they were the only School Choir.
Well done to everyone who took part and to all the parents and drivers for your continued support.
Keyboard Club
Come to 2M Friday lunchtimes – For students to practice pieces they are learning in lessons or pieces that they want to learn.
Upcoming Events:
NCO Mainly Baroque Concert 10th March Storyhouse Chester GCSE and A Level
Recital Evening 25th March A Level
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please note a change of date for the RE mock exam. The change only affects the Y-band.
The next RE mock exam is Thursday, 14th March for the B band and Friday, 15th March for the Y band.
The RE department
11-year-old Elijah recently supported Northwich based engineering company Secc in February, on a major Subsea build for two of their EQD (Emergency Quick Disconnect) Turret Swivel Systems.
Secc had tasked Elijah to build a model of the Riserless Light Well Intervention (RLWI) stack, an approx. 80 tonne 30 metre+ high system used for Subsea energy operations at depths of 10,000 feet, that the two EQDs will be integrated onto.
Elijah not only built the Intervention stack, but also commissioned a bespoke ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) with another one due to be built.
Thanking Elijah for his support, the RLWI and ROV models now take pride of place in the Secc office and have provided both staff and visitors with a real understanding of the scale and detail of this equipment.
Annabel Hunter – Blackburn Contract
Well done to Annabel Hunter who has just signed a new 2 year deal for the under 16’s with Blackburn. Annabel had equally impressive offers from other clubs but chose Blackburn as it offers the best pathway for the under 21’s, which will be her next target.
Annabel also plays county football for Cheshire and she ended the season as top scorer in Cheshire’s most successful season ever. She scored in each one of her last four county fixtures. Annabel has also been put forward for England school girl trials in the summer, which is amazing for her. That puts her in the top 40 girls in the North of England for her age group.
Such a talented player and we look forward to following her as she progresses in her football career.
Year 7 win Mark Allen trophy
The Year 7 football team have had more success this week, winning the Mark Allen trophy for mid-Cheshire schools. The competition took place over two weeks and the team were unbeaten across all games. They played some fantastic football and were outstanding ambassadors to the school! Well done team.
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Dear Parents & Carers,
Thank you very much for your support of our recent Bingo Fundraiser. We will let you know amount raised in due course. 😊
Thank you also for your ongoing support of our school lottery.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Your PTFA
In the Springtime Super Draw, you have the chance to win a £1,000 Sainsbury’s voucher! Imagine the possibilities – a thousand pounds to spend on groceries, treats, household essentials, and more.
Lit-Spud Competition
Then we had our fabulous Lit-Spud competition. Our head prefects Livvy Black, Poppy Johnson and Libby Pritchard had the very difficult job of choosing the winners. We all had our favourites, and it was clear that a great deal of effort went into creating each and potato character. Here they are in all their glory!
Congratulations to Ewa Bednarz (1st place – Gangsta Granny), Chloe Smith (2nd place- Tyger) and Anna Forgiel (3rd place – Queen of Hearts).
Book Character Treasure Hunt
I’m sure you’ve heard all about the wonderful dressing up efforts of the staff at St Nicholas yesterday. We had a treasure hunt for students who had to run around school to find all the different book characters and tell us what book they were from and who the author of the book was. Rita Hall from 7 Ward was the first to hand in a completed treasure hunt and won the prize.
The Td/IPV and MenACWY vaccination programme for St Nicholas Catholic High School is scheduled for:
WEDNESDAY 13TH MARCH
The vaccination is for Year 9 plus anyone in years 10 and 11 who have missed theirs last year.
St Nicholas Catholic High School, has a unique code that you will be prompted to input into the system. The code is: CP111450
Please submit consent here https://www.cwpstartingwellimms.co.uk/Forms/DTP
by 12 NOON MONDAY 11TH MARCH to ensure that your child receives the vaccination.
Lunchtime:
Monday : Linguistics Club, Years 10,11,12,13 in E7
Monday : Memrise Club in L5
Tuesday : Science Club in S5
Tuesday: GCSE Computer Science Revision in C2
Tuesday : Chess Club in M5
Wednesday : Art club – all years in A1 and A2
Wednesday : Easy as Pi – Maths Club – in M6
Wednesday : Dungeons and Dragons in B5
Thursday : Art club -all years A1 in and A2 – KS4
Thursday : KS3 History Club – Week 2 in H1
Friday : GCSE History Film Club – Week 1 in H1
After School:
Tuesday
Performing Arts Club – 3.15 – 4.30 Drama
Food Club – Year 9 and GCSE – 3.15 – 4.30 in T6
Drama Club in Drama Studio
Wednesday
Dungeons and Dragons – in the library
Thursday
Art club for everyone in A2
Lunchtime:
Monday: Woodwind Ensemble
Tuesday : Year 9 band 1M
Wednesday : Jazz Band (GCSE and A Level)
Thursday : String Ensemble
Friday : Keyboard Club
After School:
Tuesday : GCSE Coursework/Revision
Wednesday Recording GCSE Ensemble
Thursday Orchestra
Instrumental Lessons in school
MONDAY GUITAR, PIANO and FLUTE
TUESDAY SINGING
WEDNESDAY PIANO
THURSDAY VIOLIN, CLARINET AND SAXOPHONE
FRIDAY DRUM KIT
If you are interested in learning an instrument in school, please click here
Lunchtime:
Monday : Basketball – sports Hall – Year 9
Tuesday : Basketball – sports Hall – Year 10
Wednesday : Basketball – sports Hall – Year 7&8
Thursday : Football – sports Hall – Year 9
Friday : Football – sports Hall – Sixth Form
After School:
Friday 15th Mar Y11 and Y12 Silver and Gold DofE training expedition departs
Monday 18th Mar Year 9 exams commence
Tuesday 26th Mar Y8 Parents Evening 4.15 – 7.30pm
Wednesday 27th Mar Whole School Mass
Thursday 28th Mar Stanley Igoe Cup (Y11 pm)
EASTER HOLIDAY 29TH MARCH – 14TH APRIL
29th – 31st March Silver 7 Gold DofE Qualifying/Training Expedition
Monday 15th Apr School Reopens
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