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A prayer to share

Loving God,
We thank you for the gift of sport, which brings people together from every nation and culture.
As the World Cup begins, help us to respect the dignity of every person,
to celebrate our shared humanity, and to seek the common good in all that we do.
Bless all who take part. May competition be marked by fairness, friendship, and peace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

A Message from our Chaplain, Mairie

The World Cup Begins: Sport, Human Dignity, and the Common Good
As the World Cup begins, millions of people around the world will come together to celebrate the joy, skill, and unity that sport can inspire. While teams compete on the field, the tournament also reminds us that we belong to one human family, that is beyond national, cultural, and linguistic differences.
Catholic Social Teaching emphasises both the dignity of every human person and the importance of the common good. The World Cup offers a powerful example of these values in action. Every player, coach, official, and supporter possesses dignity and deserves respect, regardless of the result of any match. At the same time, sport encourages cooperation, fair play, solidarity, and friendship – qualities that help build communities where all can flourish.
As we enjoy the excitement of the tournament, we are invited to celebrate our successes and also remember that true success is measured not only by victory, but also by character, respect, and concern for others. We hope that the World Cup will inspire us to be good teammates, gracious competitors, and people who work for the good of all.

Year 11 Prom 2026

 

Year 11 Prom 2026

Last Friday, our Year 11 students celebrated their Prom at Vale Royal Abbey, and what a wonderful evening it was. We are incredibly proud of our students and the way they marked the end of their time with us.

The venue provided a stunning setting for a memorable night filled with laughter, friendship, and celebration. It was a fitting way to recognise all that this year group has achieved.

A huge thank you goes to our PTFA and the amazing Year 11 team, whose hard work, dedication, and attention to detail made the event such a success. Their efforts ensured that our students enjoyed a truly special evening that they will remember for years to come.

Check out our Facebook page for more photos.

Yorkshire Three Peaks

 

Yorkshire Three Peaks

Good luck to all to all staff taking part in the the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge – aiming to conquer three highest points in Yorkshire on Friday 19th June.

This year 23 members of staff will be donning their walking boots to raise money for Pseudomyxoma Survivors, Parkinson’s UK, St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice, and Bethlehem Care & Hospice Trust.

Please support us if you can – Click here to donate

Geography Field Trip

Geography Field Trip
This week we had the pleasure of taking our KS4 and KS5 geographers to Loggerheads Country Park in Mold, North Wales. The pupils were investigating changes in the River Alyn as it flows downstream – using their wide range of geographical knowledge and skills to measure the size of the river, the speed of the water travelling in it, how much water it is able to carry and the size of the bedload found along the way – as well as having lots of fun!
This was a great opportunity for the pupils not only to experience geography in action but to enjoy a fantastic day in nature! Even in the rain we had lots of happy faces! Being in nature really is great medicine! We also had time to practise for the throwing events on sports day on the Loggerheads green!
A great couple of days had by all, and the pupils really were a fantastic credit to our school – they made our geography department exceptionally proud!
Check our Facebook page for further pictures.

Library and Literacy

New Book Haul
We have NEW BOOKS hitting the shelves this week. Students will have to be quick off the mark if they see something they like as we already have waiting lists for some titles. If your child is likely to be interested in any of the books below, you know where to send them (hint – the LIBRARY).

After meeting author Sophie Jo at The Storyhouse, we decided to add more of her novels and some of her recommendations to our to our acquisitions list.

Cringe Club by Emily-Jane Clark is written entirely in text messages so is nice and accessible for anyone who finds reading a challenge.

We have also picked up a lovely Dianna Wynn Jones Box set and some more titles of a firm favourite of the lower school … Dog Man.

For students taking on the 16 before 16 challenge, we have bought some extra copies of some of the titles on the list.

And finally, to please the masses, we now have volume 3 – 5 of Demon Slayer, volume 6 – 10 of Tokyo Ghoul and Volume 4 – 6 of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun.

Sporting Succes

Trampolining Success

Well done to Tilda and Peyton – they have both qualified for the level 3 English Trampoline finals in July in both the individual and synchro categories. Tilda is also going to trampoline regional finals next month representing the Northwest.

Brilliant achievements – well done to you both!

PTFA Summer Raffle

PTFA Summer Raffle – Win a Dream Holiday! 
Fancy a getaway? Our PTFA raffle is now live, with an incredible one-week Eurocamp holiday up for grabs as our main prize!
And that’s not all—even more fantastic prizes will be announced soon, so keep an eye out!
Tickets are available now on ParentPay
Don’t miss your chance to win while supporting our school—every ticket makes a difference.
Good luck!

Vacancy at St Nicholas

Cleaner Vacancy

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable cleaner to provide an effective and efficient service in helping to maintain student facilities to an excellent standard within school.

10 hours per week, 43 weeks per year (Term-time plus 4 weeks during the school holidays).
Shift to start after 3.30pm

Actual salary: 10 hours per week £6,373
Closing date: 9am Monday 29th June

Job Vacancies

PTFA News

PTFA 

Thank you to everyone who supports the school and the PTFA by taking part in Your School Lottery

Outgrown Uniform and PE kit

If your child is leaving school or has outgrown their uniform or PE kit, please send it in to school where we will reuse it for students who need it or pass it on to the Green Uniform and Babybank. This can also be sent in after the exams have finished.

Thank you for your help

Careers

Creative Work Experience Opportunities. Gaming, Print, Marketing, Film + much more

Click here – Futures for all

Discover the world of science communication in “Think Like a Scientist, Write Like a Journalist: Careers in Science Journalism”
Explore fast-paced problem-solving careers in “Think Fast, Move Smart: Problem-Solving Careers in Logistics” with Generation Logistics.

Transform Business With AI + Veran
Discover how AI is shaping the future of business with Veran. Students will hear from experts, build AI-centric business ideas & present them in teams.

Careers in Beauty & Skincare

Discover beauty careers with the British Beauty Council. Explore branding, product creation and teamwork in beauty.

Logistics, Robots, Tech + Sustainability

Introduce students to the fast-moving world of logistics with GXO. Explore robotics, sustainability and workplace skills through interactive challenges.

Community Notices

Barnton Cricket are looking for new players

Hartford Hurricanes U16 Football

Recruiting new players

Armed Forces Day event

Winsford Town Council is holding its first Armed Forces Day event on Sunday 28 June 2026 at Wharton Recreation Ground, Winsford.

Free Teen tickets to Womanifest

Womanifest: The Wellbeing & Empowerment Festival for Women & Teen Girls

If you have a teen daughter, granddaughter, niece, or know a young person who could benefit from a weekend filled with confidence, connection, creativity, and inspiration, this is for you.

Womanifest takes place on 4th–5th July 2026 in Oakmere, Northwich.
The Resilient Teen Team will be hosting the Teen Tent throughout the weekend, delivering workshops designed to help young people build confidence, understand their emotions, navigate friendships, and develop practical wellbeing skills.
So, if you know any teens who’d love to come along, just share this code with them:

RESILIENTTEEN – click here to book

Co-Curricular Activities

PE Co-Curricular

Week commencing 15th June
Fixtures
Tuesday: Sports Day
Wednesday : Year 5 activity day
Clubs:
Monday N/A
Tuesday– N/A – Sports Day
Wednesday– Tennis & Softball
Thursday– Cricket & Rounders
Friday– N/A – INSET Day

Music Co-Curricular

Week commencing 15th June

Wednesday Cheshire Show

Lunchtime Clubs

Monday lunchtime : Musical Mondays –  watch musicals in H1 – bring your lunch
Tuesday lunchtime Chess Club in M5 – all years
Tuesday lunchtime English Homework Club
Wednesday lunchtime  Writing and Poetry Club E1
Wednesday lunchtime  English Homework Club
Wednesday lunchtime Beyblading – Bring your own BeyBlades – in R1
Friday lunchtime – Dance Club DS1 – 12.35 – 1.10 – Lunch passes available – bring lunch with you.

After School Clubs

Tuesday After School – Performing Arts Club –  3.15 – 4.30

Tuesday After School – GCSE DT ‘catch up’ session on Tuesdays 3.15 – 4.15 in T3

Wednesdays after school  – Dungeons & Dragons – 3.15 to 4.30pm – In the Library.

Attendance

Upcoming dates


Tuesday 16th June Sports Day
Friday 19th June INSET Day / Year 13 Ball
Monday 22nd June Year 10 and 12 Exams commence /Year 11 Sixth Form Day


July 2026

Wednesday 1st July Year 12 Retreat
Monday 6th July Year 10 Residential departs to Savio / Year 6 Transition Day – non feeder primaries
Tuesday 7th July Year 10 Residential returns / Year 6 Transition Day – All schools
Wednesday 8th July Year 6 Transition Day – All schools
Thursday 9th July Year 10 Residential departs to Savio / New Year 7 Intake Parents’ Information Evening 5pm
Friday 10th July Year 10 Residential returns / Dorigatti/Pringle (Years 7, 8 & 9)
Monday 13th July Mission Day
Wednesday 15th July Whole School Jubilee Mass  / Prize Night 6.00–7.30pm
Thursday 16th July Sports Presentation Evening 6.00–8.00pm / Art Exhibition 4–7pm
Friday 17th July Years 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12 Rewards Trips
Monday 20th July Year 10 Post 16 Fair / Year 12 Parents’ Evening 4.15–7.30pm
Tuesday 21st July Lucas Briscoe Rounders Tournament (Year 10) / Sixth Form Expedition to Morocco departs
Wednesday 22nd July SCHOOL CLOSES – 12.30pm

Click here for future dates

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