Newsletter 08.07.22

Year 10 Retreat

A number of staff members and Year 10 students have just arrived back from a wonderful retreat experience at Savio, Bollington and Soli House, Alton. In just a couple of days, our students have had the opportunity to spend time together in a reflective and fun-filled environment. These days give the students some space to consider the important factors in their lives and take time to deepen their spiritual life and relationship with God. The days included enjoying our wonderful countryside, trying their nerve in a forest night-line, making the (all uphill) trek to White Nancy, and lots of group and individual challenges. Quiet times of prayer and reflection were enjoyed, as well as a lively celebration of Mass. Well done to all our students for their excellent behaviour and spirit over these few days, it was a great pleasure spending time with you all.

Letter from Mr Woods

In his recent letter to parents and carers Mr Woods took time to outline all the positive events that have happened over the past few months. We have had exams, prize night, transition events for Year 6, Sports Day, trips to the theatre, Liverpool Cathedral, Oxford University, Cheshire Show and Museums. This has been followed by retreats and taster days; next week we will have Bugsy Malone and end the year with a Whole School Mass.

St Nicholas will close for students at 12.30pm on Wednesday 20th July.

If you have missed the letter, you can read it here.

Sports Presentation Evening

On Monday 18th July 2022, we celebrate the return of Sports Presentation Evening. All students who have represented the school this academic year are invited to attend and will receive a certificate for their contributions to school sport. Furthermore, those who have represented the school in four or more sports will receive a badge for their efforts.

There will also be awards for achievement and effort in school sport along with a ‘High Performance’ presentation. The evening will finish with our guest speaker, professional footballer for Crewe Alexandra FC; Rio Adebisi.

Invitations will be sent to parents next week. There will be a two ticket limit per family.

Dorigatti and Pringle

Friday 15^th July

In memory of two past students, Richard Dorigatti and Stephen Pringle who both died from cancer in the 1970’s, our Year 7, 8 & 9 students who completed 5 events on Sports Day will have the opportunity to play in a girls and boys football competition on Friday 15^th July. There will be 32 teams of 5 players in each competition and we follow the World Cup format. The teams will be given a country and the students have the freedom to dress in their country’s colours and kits.

The students involved will be out of lessons ALL DAY on the school playing fields. The usual protection from the sun and adequate hydration is expected.

Each team can have a substitute however they will arrive in uniform and remain in school and will only be used if a player is injured.

We look forward to a fabulous day.

Mrs Simms

Lockers

Please remind students to empty their lockers before end of term.

All lockers will be emptied by the site team over the summer holidays and content given to charity.

Ryman – Vouchers

For every £5 spent in-store at Ryman between 5th July and 11th September 2022 customers will receive a 50p Ryman voucher for schools.

It’s really simple. For every £5 spent in-store at Ryman between 5th July and 11th September 2022 customers will receive a 50p Ryman ‘Voucher for Teachers.’ The more vouchers collected, the more your teachers will have to spend.

At the beginning of the new school year, the vouchers should be taken to the school office. They can then spend the vouchers in any Ryman store to purchase essential stationery and supplies.

Vacancies at St Nicholas

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable teaching assistant, required to work with students who need an extra hand to help them achieve their potential – both on a one to one basis and in the classroom.

You will be part of our amazing, hard-working and very supportive TA-team.

Grade 5

31.25 hours per week – 39 weeks per year.

Closing date 9 AM Monday 18 July 2022.

Click here for further information

Apprenticeship Training Scheme

Residential Property Management are offering apprenticeships for GCSE school leavers.

Click here for further information

School production – ‘Bugsy Malone’

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

The show 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 buy your tickets on ParentPay. Tickets bought after Thursday 7th July can be collected at school on the night of the performance.

PTFA NEWS

Thank you very much to everyone for your continued support with our summer raffle which is running at £1 a ticket on ParentPay until 17^th July. There are lots of fabulous prizes to be won, with special thanks to: The Hollies Farm shop, Abbeywood, Vale Royal Golf Club, Kerry Countrywax, Crafty Sense of Fun & Poppy Rose Tea Room. Good luck everyone.?

www.schoollottery.co.uk

Congratulations! ? We have another supporter who has won this week.

We are looking forward to supporting the Year 6 Disco early on Friday evening. We also hope that Year 5 will enjoy their activities on Monday along with their ice lollies and finally, we look forward to seeing some of you at the production of Bugsy Malone where we will be serving teas and coffees.

Thank you as ever.

Your PTFA

Visit Northwich

For a guide to What is on in Northwich over the next few months, please click here

Dynamic Bingo

Friday 15^th July 2022, 7.00pm to 9.30pm at the Plaza Northwich. Organised by Cheshire Police, as well as Northwich Town Council.
Its free for young people to attend but we do ask that they register their interest via Eventbrite QR code.
There are £700 worth of prizes up for grabs on the night.

Asda Summer Holiday School Meals

Asda has announced that, in a bid to keep children fed over the summer holidays, they’ll be able to grab a meal at their in-store cafes seven days a week, with no minimum adult spend requirement.

The Kids Eat for £1 initiative is available all day, every day from July 25 until September 4 in England and Wales, as long as the café is open.

Click here for more information

Sporting Success – Ash Rose

Last week Ash Rose attended an open event for teens in Nottingham and came 3rd in the under 16 category.

Well done Ash!

He started freestyle kayaking in September and the aim is to do stunts and tricks in waves and ‘holes’.

Girls’ and Boys’ After School Sports

Wednesday 13th July

Cricket & Rounders – all years

Thursday 14th July

Year 10 Rounders Tournament @ Leftwich

Friday 15th July

No clubs due to Dorigatti/Pringle

Upcoming Dates

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 (12.30 finish)

For future dates click here

Attendance

“Everyone matters, so attendance matters”

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Newsletter 08.07.22