Newsletter 13.11.2023
Newsletter 14.11.2023
Message from our Chaplain Mairie
Last week we commemorated Remembrance Day with the whole school coming together on the yard for a Two minute silence. We are always impressed with the respectful attitude of our students at this time. A short video including the prayer is here https://youtu.be/maAqeN5ay6g
This week is Anti-bullying Week with the theme of Make Some Noise. Speaking out against bullying is important for change to happen. Our Catholic Social Teaching talks about the dignity of every human being which means that everyone is unique and deserving of respect. Catholic Social Teaching also refer to the support of, and for, the wellbeing of the community. We work together to create a supporting community, filled with kindness and compassion for ourselves and for others. Change happens when people speak out.
Chess Competition
Northwich Schools’ Chess Competition
Last Saturday saw the inaugural Northwich Schools’ Chess Competition. Four local schools (Weaverham, Hartford, St Nicholas and The Grange) and two local chess clubs (Northwich Juniors and Stockton Heath Juniors) entered a team of 5 players. It was an all-play-all format where the players are ranked from board 1 to 5 and play the equivalent player on the opposing team.
The St Nicholas team was Alex Bickerton (year 11), Joe Smith (year 10), Harry Cope (year 9), Harry Mitchell (year 11) and Finn Scott (year 11). Isaac Dixon (year 11) also played but was seconded to Weaverham who were short of players. We finished second overall, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, being beaten by Stockton Heath Chess Club who had a perfect record of 5 wins. Alex Bickerton won the prize for best player overall, winning 4 out of his 5 games.
Chess Club is on Tuesday lunchtimes in M5, with occasional after school coaching sessions (see noticeboard outside M5 for details). All ages and abilities are welcome. We would like to give a special mention to the PTFA who have supported us over the past 2 years by purchasing boards, pieces and chess clocks for the club.
There was also a chess puzzle competition, which was won by Henry Morley of The Grange, who solved all 10 puzzles correctly.
You can have a go at one of the puzzles.
Black to play and win.
Year 11 Mock Exams
Year 11 have now finished their mock exams.
We have been very pleased with how the students have tackled the exams – most of them have risen to the occasion and spent time revising and concentrated well in this new situation.
We were all reminded that learning is never easy – and that with a bit of determination a lot of hard work, help and practice we can get to where we need to be.
Well done Year 11
Sixth Form Applications Open
Sixth Form Applications are OPEN – Please click on this link to complete your application. Deadline for St Nicholas students is 1st December:
Sixth Form Application Form 2024
Odd Socks Day
ODD SOCKS DAY AND ANTI BULLYING WEEK
It has been great to see so many students with odd socks in school today. We are so pleased that students are embracing the idea and reflecting on the message of Anti-Bullying.
Trip to Manchester City
We had a thorough guided tour of the stadium, looked at the difference between the home and away teams’ changing rooms, awed at the facilities and even got to do a press conference with a (virtual) Pep Guardiola.
We finished with lunch and a trip to the shop.
The students were perfect ambassadors for the school, asking and answering questions and showing their appreciation.
A brilliant day, where everyone learned a lot.
Music News
Music Festival
We are looking forward to welcoming our feeder primary schools to our Music Festival which will take place on Wednesday 15th November and Thursday 16th November.
On Wednesday we will hear from St Luke’s, St Bede’s and St Wilfrid’s Primary Schools and Thursday will be St Joseph’s, St Vincent’s and St Mary’s Primary Schools.
The evening will begin at 6pm and should finish at approximately 7pm. It will include performances from all our extra-curricular ensembles as well as pieces performed by each of the primary schools.
We are asking that all St Nicholas students who will be performing stay in school at 3.15pm to rehearse with the primary schools and then to act as ambassadors. We will provide tea for all students during which we will ask them to sit with our primary students and chat to them about life at St Nicholas`
We are not charging for this event but would be grateful if you could complete this form so that we have an idea of audience numbers.
Flu Vaccinations in school
Flu immunisation will take place in school on Wednesday 22nd November and is open to years 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11.
Please submit consent here https://www.cwpstartingwellimms.co.uk/Forms/Flu by
12 NOON MONDAY 20TH NOVEMBER to ensure that your child receives the vaccination.
The school code is: CP111450
PTFA News
Vacancies at St Nicholas
Exam Invigilators
g.hardman@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk
Community
Does your child/young person receive SEND Support or have an EHCP?
Are you in the process of apply for an EHCP?
Would you like the opportunity to understand how the SEND Team looks after its reshuffle?
Do you have any experiences of school exclusions you would like to feedback?
Would you like to meet the SEND Leadership Team?
If so, this is your opportunity to talk to the decision makers of additional support….
A FREE event for all Parents and Carers of children/young people who have any Special Educational
Needs &/or Disabilities (SEND)
Wednesday 22nd November⋅10:00am – 2:00pm
At:
Vicars Cross Golf Club
Chester, Tarvin Rd, Christleton, Chester CH3 7HN, UK
At the meeting – You will get to hear about and have your say on the following topics:
SEND Team – Roles and Responsibilities
Attendance and Exclusion
Alternative Provision – What is it
Marketplace – Stands & Information on activities, groups and services in your area will also be available.
Click here to read the rest of the PCF CWaC Newsletter
Lunchtime and after school Clubs
Lunchtime:
Monday : Script Reading Club in Drama Studio
Monday : Linguistics Club, Years 10,11,12,13 in E7
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
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
Wednesday
Dungeons and Dragons – in the library
Thursday
Art club for KS4 and 5 in A2
Music - lunchtime and after school clubs
Lunchtime:
Monday : Altos sectional
Monday : Woodwind Ensemble in 1M
Tuesday : Ukulele Club
Tuesday : Singformers in 2M
Wednesday : Jazz Band (GCSE and A Level)
Thursday : String Ensemble
Thursday : Tenors and Basses sectional 2M
After School:
Music Festival
PE - lunchtime and after school clubs
Lunchtime:
Monday : Football – sports Hall – Year 9
Tuesday : Football – sports Hall – Year 10
Wednesday : Football – sports Hall – Year 7&8
Thursday : Football – sports Hall – Year 9
Friday : Football – sports Hall – Year 9
After School:
Year 10 Boys Football Festival @ Hartford
Cup Match Away v All Hallows
Upcoming dates
Wednesday 15th November Partner Primary School’s Music Festival – St Luke’s, St Bede’s and St Wilfrid’s
Thursday 16th November Partner Primary School’s Music Festival – St Joseph’s, St Vincent’s and St Mary’s
Wednesday 22nd November Nasal Flu vaccinations for years 7-11
Friday 24th November – INSET DAY – school closed
Thursday 23rd November Year 11 Alliance Francaise trip
Tuesdays 28th November Year 9 Parents’ Evening 4.15 – 7.30pm
Thursday 7th December Year 9 Options Evening 5–6.30pm
Friday 8th December Chamber Choir Performance at Tatton Park Concert (School Day, Post School & Evening)
Monday 18th December Christmas Carol Concert 6.30pm
Tuesday 19th December SCHOOL CLOSES – 12.30pm
Tuesday 2nd January – INSET day
Wednesday 3rd January – STUDENTS BACK IN SCHOOL
Click here for future dates
Attendance
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