Newsletter 12.05.23

Message from Headteacher Mr C Burns

I hope you and your families are well and enjoyed the Bank Holiday weekend! It’s been a short week but another busy one at St. Nicholas!

Can we continue to keep our Year 11 and Year 13 students in our thoughts and prayers as they prepare for their exams? As you know, some aspects of the exams have already started, and I’d like to congratulate our students on their positive attitudes, enthusiasm, and determination. It is an exciting but challenging time for them all, but many young people will be feeling anxious and worried. Please do not hesitate to contact us if your child needs any support or guidance; we will do all we can to help!

Thank you for your continued support.

Have a good weekend.

Best wishes,

Mr C Burns

Headteacher

Message from our Chaplain Mairie

As the exam season begins in earnest (there have been many practical and oral tests already) we remember all our students in prayer…

Prayer for Students

Father of Light and Wisdom, thank you for giving our students a knowing mind and a loving heart.
Help them to keep learning every day — no matter what the subject may be –
and help them know how to find you and love you in all the things you have made.

Encourage them when the studies are difficult and when they are tempted by distractions.
Enlighten them when thoughts come slowly and help them to grasp all they need to know.
Bless them with concentration, calm and determination to persevere.

Grant them the grace to put their knowledge to use in building the kingdom of God on earth,
Acknowledging the dignity and value of all and protecting those in need.

Amen.

Jesus at the Centre

Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and in any place: on the street, during work, on a journey.

Pope Francis – Joy of the Gospel

Sporting Success – Mid Cheshire Athletics Competition

On Wednesday over 60 St Nicholas athletes took part in the Mid Cheshire Athletics Competition at Victoria Park, Warrington.

Despite horrendous weather conditions, St Nicholas had many mid Cheshire champions and many will be selected for the Cheshire competitions Saturday 10th June.

Well done to everyone who took part and gave their best – we are proud of all our athletes!

Mrs Simms

Junior Girls:

Imogen Ward 1^st 800m

Nancy Carrington 1^st 1500m

Annabel Hunter 2^nd 100m

Elise Fawkes 2^nd 200m

Nneoma Njoku 3^rd 200m

Junior Boys:

Joe Priestley 2^nd 100m

Brandon Williams 2^nd 200m

Oliver Temple 2^nd 300m

Joe Priestly 3^rd High Jump

Zack Cocksedge 3^rd 1500m

Inter Girls:

Lana Booth 2^nd 800m

Duvessa Kiernan 3^rd 200m

Connie Shrieves 3^rd 300m

Ruby Carrington 3^rd 1500m

Connie Shrieves 3^rd Long Jump

Josie Holland 3^rd Triple Jump

Inter Boys:

Harley Metcalfe 1^st 100m

Tom Taylor 1^st 1500m

Ryan Whitlow 1^st Javelin

Harley Metcalfe 3^rd Long Jump

Jacob Cliffe 3^rd 400m

Alfie Argyros 3^rd 200m

PTFA

Dear Parents and Carers,

The PTFA will be holding their annual Summer raffle after half term on ParentPay (£1 per ticket). We are looking for raffle prizes. Do you own a business? Would you please be willing to donate a raffle prize? If you would like to donate a prize, please let school know or contact Kay Melia on our Facebook PTFA page. We would be very grateful.

Thank you in advance.

Kind regards,

Your PTFA

PTFA News

Your school lottery

This week’s jackpot winning number is: 059408

Our supporter won £13.50 in the draw.

If you haven’t signed up yet visit our lottery: https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/st-nicholas-catholic-high-school

This month all participants have the chance to win a Meta Quest 2 VR Headset bundle.

Library and Literacy

The Yoto Carnegies

Members of the book club have officially begun shadowing this year’s Yoto Carnegie awards. Please remember that everyone is welcome to join us in reading and reviewing these wonderful books. Information about the books and links to submit reviews and artwork can be found on the Carnegie dashboard of the library catalogue: https://uk.accessit.online/stn16/#!dashboard

Shadowing Group Name: St Nicholas Book Club

Pass Key: ELM

The best reviews and artwork will be in the running for prizes.

All the authors have set challenges/tasks for the Yoto Carnegie Shadowers this year. Any completed challenges can be submitted to me in the library. All submissions will win a Freddo and the best will compete for an even bigger prize. The link for the challenges can be found below.

https://yotocarnegies.co.uk/take-part/shadowers-challenges/

Ski trip 2024

If you haven’t already registered an interest in your child attending the ski trip to Austria in February 2024, there is still chance to do so.

Please can you compete the MS Form below by 9am on Monday 15^th May at the latest.

https://forms.office.com/e/z7E9pD4KDh

Please note, if you completed this form by the original deadline, there is no need to complete the form again as we have already received your request.

You will be notified on Tuesday 16^th May if your child has been successful in gaining a place on the trip. A deposit of £315 will need to be paid by 9am on Friday 19 May.

Click here to read the letter

Mrs Simms (Trip Organiser)

Duke of Edinburgh

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award

Info for Current Years 10 & 11:

Please can all Bronze candidates in Years 10 and 11 who completed their expedition in October 2022 make sure that they have completed each of their skills, physical and volunteering sections and upload evidence and assessor’s reports onto their eDofE account. Candidates have until the age of 25 to complete these sections but the sooner they are completed, the sooner they will receive their certificate and badge. If there are any issues or queries, please come and see Miss Forsey in the PE office or email l.forsey@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk

Info for Current Year 9:

All Bronze candidates in Year 9 have now been given their login details and shown how to use eDofE. All candidates must ensure that they submit their choices of what they are completing for each section by May Half Term. If there are any issues or queries, please come and see Miss Forsey in the PE office or email l.forsey@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk

Train strike

Due to industrial action by ASLEF and RMT unions there will be disruption to train services across three weeks in May and early June. In summary the impact will be as follows:

No Northern services will operate on Wednesday 31 May and Saturday 3 June.
Disruption is also expected on 15 – 20 May, and on 1 June, Check with other train operators before travelling

We will be advising customers to ‘check before travelling’ during this entire period of industrial action, with more severe warnings for days heavily affected by strikes. A summary graphic is provided below and our website is up to date with the changes: northernrailway.co.uk/travel/strikes or https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/industrialaction

Winnington Park Rugby Club – Family Fun Day

Many of our students play rugby at Winnington Park Rugby Club. On 20th May 11am – 4pm they are hosting a family fun day to raise money for CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young. There will be stalls, circus skills, Prosecco bar, crafts, community activities, Raffle and tombola – Free entrance – Fun for all the family!

St Luke’s Colour Rush

Support a local charity and have some fun!

St Luke’s Colour Rush is coming to Hartford, Northwich, on Sunday 21st of May, and we still have tickets left! Under 5’s go FREE!
A fantastic day out for all the family, with unforgettable memories to be made.
Register your place today at www.slhospice.co.uk/takepart

Vacancy – Student Support Administrator

Due to an internal promotion we are looking to appoint a brilliant Student Support Administrator to join our helpful, positive and energetic team.

Strong communication skills, sense of humour and an ability to multi-task is key.

Click he re for details

Boys’ and Girls’ After School Sports

Tuesday 16^th May-

GCSE Paper 1 Revision night for all Year 11 Sports Science Students – 5.30 finish – includes pizza

Tennis

Wednesday 17^th May-

Athletics

Thursday 18^th May-

Tennis

Rounders

Boys’ Cricket

Friday 19^th May

Girls’ Cricket

Lunchtime and after school clubs

Monday lunch – Year 8 Technology Club in T3Monday lunch – Woodwind Ensemble in 1MMonday lunch – Art Club in A1Monday lunch – Year 7 & 8 Badminton/Table Tennis in Sports Hall (NJS/JC)Monday lunch – iMedia Support for Year 11 in C2Tuesday lunch – Computing Club in C3Tuesday lunch – Science Club (for KS3) S5Tuesday lunch – Art Club in A1
Tuesday lunch – Y11 GCSE Chemistry revision in S4Tuesday lunch – Lunchtime Mass in the ChapelTuesday lunch or Thursday after school – KS4/5 Spanish Film Club in L5Tuesday lunch – Year 9 Badminton/Table Tennis in Sports Hall (LF)Tuesday lunch- Year 11 GCSE PE Revision in PE1 (NJS)Tuesday after school 3.15 – 4.30 – Performing Arts Club in DS1Tuesday lunch – iMedia Support for Year 11 in C2Wednesday lunch – Dungeons and Dragons Club in B2Wednesday 3.15pm-4.15pm Dungeons and Dragons Club in B1Wednesday lunch – week 1 – Book Club in the LibraryWednesday 3.15-5pm Chamber Choir in the HallWednesday 3.15-4.15 GCSE Spanish Speaking Revision Club in L1Wednesday lunch – Year 10 Badminton/Table Tennis in Sports Hall (MA)Wednesday lunch – lunch – iMedia Support for Year 11 in C2Thursday lunch – String Group in 1MThursday lunch – Chess Club in M5Thursday lunch – Art Club in A2Thursday lunch – Year 11 Badminton/Table Tennis in Sports Hall (NJS/JC)Thursday lunch – Programming revision for Year 11 in C2Thursday 3.15-4.15 – Orchestra
Friday Lunch – Easy As Pi Maths Club in M1Friday Lunch ‘Everyone Aloud’ 1MFriday lunch – Art Club in A2Friday lunch – iMedia Support for Year 11 in C2Friday lunch- 6th Form Football in Sports Hall (NJS/MA)

Upcoming Dates

Friday 26^th May – SCHOOL CLOSES

June

Monday 5^thJune – SCHOOL REOPENS
Friday 23^rd June – INSET DAY

July
Thursday 20^th July – SCHOOL CLOSES

For future dates click here

Click here to download 2023-24 Holiday Dates

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