Message from our Chaplain Mairie
Message from our Chaplain Mairie
During assemblies, all forms have been asked to collect from the food items and toiletries on the list provided and bring to the chapel by Monday 13th December. We always do really well for this appeal but the need does keep growing. Thank you in advance for your support.
We are pleased to announce that applications to St Nicholas Sixth Form 2022 is now LIVE.
Please Click here to register.
Bella Manfredi – 2018-2020
Second Year Geography Student at
Jesus College Cambridge
“I am currently studying Geography at Cambridge. I’m in my second year and have chosen papers which cover everything from volcanic eruptions to
cultural erosion to development/ economics. Throughout my A Levels my teachers really helped me to grasp the subject, helping me find my feet and apply to universities to study it further. Sixth Form had wonderful student-teacher relationships and I always felt supported in the classroom, knowing that they wanted the best for me. “
Katie Bryden 2013-2015
“St Nicholas Sixth Form had a massive part to play in getting me to where I am today. I achieved a place at the University of Cambridge following Year 13, which would not have been possible without the encouragement and guidance provided by St. Nicholas to push me to reach my full potential. More importantly, my time at St Nicholas instilled within me core values that translate beyond academia, including the importance of hard work, drive, community, consideration and purpose in all that you do. “
Click here to see what our current students say about student life and hear from other former students.
We will be holding a Christmas Carol Concert in school on 15th December at 7pm. Ticket numbers will be limited and offered to the parents and carers of those students participating in the first instance due to COVID restrictions. Further details on availability of tickets will follow shortly.
Library and Literacy
BookTok: Turning TikTokers into readers.
BookTok is an emerging corner of the video sharing social network TikTok and it’s turning our teenagers into readers. BookTokers use the 3 minute time limit to produce engaging book related content. This has expanded from simple book reviews to recommendation lists pairing books with appropriate popular tracks from the app (i.e. break-up novels against the backdrop of Olivia Rodrigo’s angsty Good For You ), or “What your Favorite Book Says About You” videos. The BookTok trend has gained such traction that publishers report huge spikes in book sales after trending posts (Madeline Miller’s 2012 book The Song of Achilles sold 1,500 copies in one week in the UK after a rise in posts about it). Our own school library has noticed a huge increase in requests for books this year and, when asked, most students say they heard about the book on TikTok.
TikTok requires users to be at least 13 years old, but there’s nothing stopping parents creating their own accounts and sharing appropriate content with younger children. Those of you who already share your house with ardent TikTokers could take the opportunity to share an interest in their favourite platform and direct them to book related content. You may even find some interesting titles for yourself.
Sporting Success
This week Year 11 student Nathan Morano was offered a 2 year scholarship with Liverpool Football Club.
We are absolutely delighted and proud of this fantastic achievement. He has worked so hard and made many sacrifices to get to where he is.
Well done Nathan!
School closes (no co-curricular clubs)
Girls Football in Northwich
Year 9 Curriculum Choices Deadline – Monday 13th December 2021 (9am)
Year 11 Art Mocks – Monday 13th December 2021 & Wednesday 15th December 2021
Year 7 Residential Information Evening – 5pm and 5.30pm Click here for letter
Christmas Carol Concert – Wednesday 15th December 2021 (7pm)
Year 11 Reports to Parents – Friday 17th December 2021
SCHOOL CLOSES – Friday 17th December 2021
BANK HOLIDAY – SCHOOL CLOSED TO PUPILS – Monday 3rd January 2022
INSET DAY – SCHOOL CLOSED TO PUPILS – Tuesday 4th January 2022
SCHOOL REOPENS – Wednesday 5th January 2022
Year 12 & 13 Exams commence – Wednesday 5th January 2022
Year 10 Parents’ Evening Virtual – Thursday 6th January 2022 (4.15 – 7.30pm)
For future dates click here
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